Just got a sample vial of this in from Microperfumes (love!) and the first time I swabbed this on I didn't catch it, possibly because I also got vials of Naxos and Le Beau, which I was absolutely intoxicated by.
They possibly overpowered SMW in it's fresh and fleeting manner, but I can feel the similarities to CK One now. This might be one of my first "Oh my Gosh I can smell the notes!" moments. I put it on this morning and thought it had some sort of similarity to CK One and I went to compare the notes, and what I think I'm smelling is the bergamot/tea combination, and then of course the musky base.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that of course. I love CK One, and so far I am enjoying SMW. I don't think I will ever make a full size purchase from Creed, but this is definitely going in a travel size sprayer or maybe split category. Very enjoyable, very fresh, good for the hot summers I experience here in the midwestern United States. Will definitely be wearing again.
Edit: Of course, as SMW dries down (maybe too much…) it becomes something much warmer and more complex than CK One. Both have similar DNA but serve different purposes. Love both!!
MagicMeiko 6 months ago
