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Strange and enchanting
My review is for the Absolus Allegoria reformulation (? - I found conflicting information). I did not know the previous scent.
I tried this in the Guerlain store.
It opens nicely - hypnotizing, with an off-putting note that I could not help but come back to it, and the dry down is the oud that was promised with a leathery envelope ornate with a hint of roses.
I totally disagree with the previous commenters which have said it smells like Santal Royal. Santal Royal's rose is way more prominent and much sweeter and smoother. This is a punch to the face followed by a woody caress.
Performance wise it is totally performing with long longevity and massive projection, very well blended - pricing wise, I would pay Spanish retail price (150 euros), but not the $240 of the online store. On discounters I see it at $130~. If it drops below 100, I would snatch this up, but I would rather take Santal Royal or Rose Amira over it.
Give it a shot. You may enjoy it.
I tried this in the Guerlain store.
It opens nicely - hypnotizing, with an off-putting note that I could not help but come back to it, and the dry down is the oud that was promised with a leathery envelope ornate with a hint of roses.
I totally disagree with the previous commenters which have said it smells like Santal Royal. Santal Royal's rose is way more prominent and much sweeter and smoother. This is a punch to the face followed by a woody caress.
Performance wise it is totally performing with long longevity and massive projection, very well blended - pricing wise, I would pay Spanish retail price (150 euros), but not the $240 of the online store. On discounters I see it at $130~. If it drops below 100, I would snatch this up, but I would rather take Santal Royal or Rose Amira over it.
Give it a shot. You may enjoy it.