This perfume was my signature scent for years and is one of my absolute favorite fragrances for feeling good. From the very first sniff, I was in love with it.
At the beginning, it smells sharp with mint and saffron combined with cold incense, but immediately a softer note mixes in, probably the mandarin, which softens the sharpness that fades away after just a few minutes. Luckily, the scent does not become fruity due to the mandarin.
Pretty quickly, the nutmeg comes through, and I can now smell something soft and velvety "floral." The musk is waving.
It should be noted that the incense gives the fragrance composition the perfect spicy depth, never comes off as musty, and becomes more beautiful as it develops.
As the dry down progresses, the scent becomes increasingly warm-woody and oriental, thanks to sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and incense.
For me, it is an absolute feel-good scent, quite heavy but not overwhelming or exhausting, rather it wraps you in a warm embrace.
Sillage and longevity are above average, depending on how much you spray. It lasts on my clothes for a whole day and longer.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think it might be that slightly sharp coldness of the incense? I smell it especially right after spraying. But then it fades into the background. Maybe it really is pepper, as you described; not everything that’s noticeable has to be listed.
Dave85 3 months ago
Pianistrick 3 months ago