I would adjust and rearrange the fragrance pyramid
Top note with a surprising opening… the listed notes definitely do not correspond to the first impression of the scent. Presumably, the "Spiced" refers to the cardamom that flies around your nose at the beginning. Completely unexpected but for me as a cardamom lover, a lovely surprise. In fact, this fragrance reminds me of a less intense, less resinous but equally beautiful version of Lustre …I like!
The heart note arrives after about 15-20 minutes with the promised apricot and a playful sweetness (perhaps from the vanilla). Generally, the scent now becomes (unfortunately) a bit less spiced and a bit more tame. Still beautiful but more intimate.
After about 1.5 to 2 hours, the sandalwood along with the vanilla breaks through in the base note. Very creamy, very embracing, but unfortunately remaining quiet.
All in all, a very beautiful fragrance with a great transformation. Those who do not like cardamom will have to hold their nose during the opening.
I find it unfortunate that after the first half hour it becomes a quiet scent and stays that way, and spraying on clothing did not help in this case. Cardamom was nice to sniff, but somehow the rest of the scent development gets lost on clothing. It simply ends after the top note. I have no idea where the remaining notes have gone on the clothing. Therefore, it is more of a scent for the skin with a few more sprays than one might usually do. At the latest after 5 hours, I really perceive nothing of it anymore, but of course, it is just a cologne.
Whether the price for a bottle is justified by its longevity and sillage… I am still undecided at the moment. Maybe there will be an Intense version someday?
