This is a great, simple vanillic iris fragrance. It showcases the rooty, leathery, bitter, crystalline iris with vegetal undertones. I also detect something oily and buttery, like a sesame seed smell.
It is slightly powdery, and the Shalimar DNA is muted. The citrus notes are prominent in the opening. The drydown is just musky, watery vanilla. The fragrance is not gourmand / edible; it's clean and sweet.
Performance is not amazing, maybe it needs to macerate and mature.
I'm somewhat disappointed. I guess I expected more. Millesime Tonka was fantastic; it could rival the vintage extraits that I adore.
It's very wearable, an everyday type of scent. Not special enough for the limited edition hype and the price.
Not my favorite Shalimar flanker.
Bummer! I love Shalimar and iris/orris notes. This scent is underwhelming, for me...
