...and unfortunately not for me! But let's start from the beginning: The scent opens with a strong citrus note. For me, it's too citrusy. Naysayers might dare to make a comparison to citrus cleaning milk. Fortunately, the citrus intensity quickly diminishes and the hallmark of the icon emerges. Pepper, pepper, and more pepper. The pepper note is truly very intense. I felt a bit like I was sniffing a pepper shaker. At this point, opinions will likely diverge. The intensity is really remarkable and unique, but for some (including me) it’s simply too strong. After about an hour, the pepper note relaxes a bit. The sage and lavender become noticeably prominent and remind me, despite the lack of sweetness, of strongly spiced candies. Northerners might know pepper liquorice (Turkish Pepper). That’s roughly how the icon smells to me. However, for my nose, the pepper remains clearly dominant.
A truly very intense and high-quality scent that, for all its worth, does not suit my taste. It is really special and probably cannot be worn by everyone. It’s definitely worth getting a sample instead of risking a blind buy. The sillage and longevity are fine, but nothing special. Quite different, however, is the bottle, which is undoubtedly a real eye-catcher.
Yes, it has a good amount of pepper, but I don't find it too dominant since it balances out with the strong neroli. It's undeniable that the scent is unique and needs its fans. No blind buy award :)
Fresh21 6 years ago
