I first bought it at Barney's on Madison ave. I remember smelling it from afar, then making a beeline to the fragrance counter. I never-ever buy a fragrance on the spot. Like ever! But this one I had to have immediately! Fast forward to 20 years later and I can tell you that this is the one perfume I've gotten the most compliments when I wear it. I once had someone literally follow me on the street to ask what I was wearing, LOL. And then, when I ran out of my tenth bottle I scoured half of Rome looking for it.