Emerald Reign House of Sillage 2012

What do I expect from a fragrance whose bottle resembles the muffins one loves to bake for children's birthday parties?
That calls itself "Emerald Reign" and immediately triggers verbal associations in me with the headache-inducing "Diamonds and Emeralds"?

Before I sprayed it on, I cautiously sniffed the sample just to be safe and immediately thought of "L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême," which I really enjoy at this time of year. So, I boldly applied a spray to my skin.

After evaporation, a slightly oily, tinted film remains on the skin, indicating a high fixative content and potentially leaving stains on clothing. I also immediately detect the fragrant benzoin resin, which beautifully binds spices and vanilla. Patchouli is used here very subtly for my taste and adds a slightly earthy, smoky note in the background, which could also come from incense.

The scent impression is warm, resinous, balsamic, enveloping, and triggers an immediate want-to-have effect in me, which can only be restrained by the rather high price. In line with the resin content, longevity and sillage are very good, but manageable for the environment with moderate use.

The direct comparison with "L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême" reveals some parallels, but overall I find "Emerald Reign" to be darker, with better-balanced spices, and I would definitely prefer this addictive black tartlet. For me, it’s more of a unisex fragrance that could also appeal to fans of "M7 Oud Absolu" and "Black Afgano."