It smells a bit like diluted Angels Share with extra musk and a good splash of... hmm... mouthwash??? Oops
It's not bad, but for 280-300 euros, one would expect a bit more.
I generally have nothing against perfumes that are a bit closer to the skin and don't overwhelm everyone in the supermarket with their scent, but this one is just a bit too shy, too quiet.
Due to its short longevity, it's also rather unsuitable as a sensual date scent... it definitely won't last through longer evenings.
At the beginning, cardamom and coffee are clearly and beautifully noticeable, but after 5 minutes, they get lost in a messy cocktail.
What I believe to be the bergamot is somehow bothersome and makes the spicy soft opening bitter on my skin, which is a shame.
Then the allspice joins in and seems to be the star of the show.
It stays.
For me, it's a bit too much; it scratches my nose, and that with the modest sillage.
Something minty also wants to chime in, but it misses the point and is just annoying.
No trace of caramel.
Something floral?? ...doesn't fit.
Every now and then, I catch a whiff of tobacco, which is actually trying to contribute something, but it's too shy and withdraws.
So, what now?
Party's over, everyone goes home.
It didn't last on me longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Really disappointing.
It also has a tiny bit of similarity to Bon Parfumeur 402 (vanilla caramel, sandalwood), but I prefer that one.
It's nothing special, but there's nothing peppery to bother you, and the price-performance ratio is simply better.
At least it works as an office or goodnight scent.
I expected something soft, warm, and sensual; unfortunately, it isn't that on me.
However, I can imagine it better on a man.
I'm curious to hear what you think of it; tastes differ, and scent perception seems to be subjective. Hehe
I'm not a fan of the YouTuber who released this fragrance in collaboration with Fdb, but I value unbiased reviews (which can't be said of others).
Since Fdb is truly an extremely luxurious house and there hasn't been a collaboration of this kind before (at least I believe so), I thought, "Come on, give it a try; the notes fit, the description fits, and it's suuuper limited."
Well, that didn't work out.
Even before it arrived in Germany, the restock was announced.
Once again, a miss for me.
My husband will use it. :D
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Edit: Oops! I found the caramel after all :)
It's really frustrating when you only get 1-2 hours of longevity, especially at that price!! I get a good sillage for 1-2 hours, but then it fades and becomes more skin close. Longevity on my skin is 4-6 hours, but on clothes/hair, it lasts several hours. Otherwise, the scent is great. It's definitely addictive ;)
@Ana95 I'm glad to hear it lasts so well for you.
It lasted for me for 1 1/2 hours too (as mentioned above), and then just a hint of nothing.
My husband couldn't smell anything on my arms and neck after 2 hours either. (Neither could I.)
Sillage 4?! My neighbor noticed my sillage in the hallway and even complimented me on it. I had already been outside for 15 minutes... (I applied 4-5 sprays an hour earlier) I will definitely test it more carefully before I submit my review.
Great report! I also found the fragrances generally overpriced. Except for New York Intense, Parisian, and Oud Noir Intense, which I really recommend, the brand doesn't have much to offer, in my opinion, especially when it comes to the prices.
@Martin23 hmm I feel pretty much the same... I've tested 4 of them and so far the only one I liked is Oud Jaune... but is the price really justified again??
Despite several attempts, I haven't warmed up to any perfume from PDB. In this price range, I expect a bit more longevity and uniqueness in the scents. For me, it's pretty much crossed off the list.
That's just extremely annoying. I have to say, I find it quite strange that such an exclusive house like FDB would let a very young YouTuber, who knows no more or less about perfume than you or I, co-create one of their scents just for promotion. The fact that she even signed the fragrance as if she were a world star gives it a bit of a "taint," in my opinion. Just for that reason, I wouldn't buy the fragrance, and the brand now seems untrustworthy to me.
I get a good sillage for 1-2 hours, but then it fades and becomes more skin close. Longevity on my skin is 4-6 hours, but on clothes/hair, it lasts several hours. Otherwise, the scent is great. It's definitely addictive ;)
It lasted for me for 1 1/2 hours too (as mentioned above), and then just a hint of nothing.
My husband couldn't smell anything on my arms and neck after 2 hours either. (Neither could I.)