Bold, overwhelming note of spicy rum followed by a mellowing tobacco and vanilla
The beginning is very strong and pretty bold. There's an overwhelming blast of rum: liquorish, boozy, spicy and very masculine-leaning. I was really turned off by it (and it's the main reason why I won't be adding it to my collection). As the perfume moves on, it starts to mellow out (thankfully). I start getting a resinous warmth and some woodiness from the tobacco. In this fragrance, it's not a note I enjoy so much (there's only one fragrance with tobacco that has earned a place in my heart as of now) since it's pretty acrid and bitter before smoothening itself out. Vanilla starts to rise up accompanied by cinnamon which is lovely for the colder seasons. Sandalwood gives off woodiness to support the tobacco, but also a deep creaminess that complements the vanilla that keeps gaining power.
I do get why people love it, but unfortunately, the beginning is a real turn-off for me. I'm usually not a fan of boozy notes and tobacco and in this one, both are present and not blended as well as I thoguht they'd be. As it dries down, it becomes a very lovely scent (I will admit it), but not enough for me to add it to my collection. It's also more masculine-leaning to me than unisex or feminine. Not a blind-buy for sure!
