In my eyes, an underrated doppelgänger. Yes, the overall performance of the original is better, but the price-performance ratio is unbeatable!
The fruity opening with a bit of blackcurrant, more plum, and a splash of green apple is spiced with cinnamon, which runs through the entire scent development and always remains. This slightly sharp spice gives the fragrance a warming, yet grounding quality that feels very mature.
This is supported by jasmine, which takes over the fruits in the heart. Again, a bit of spice is added through thyme, which reminds me of my garden in summer when the thyme cushions release their scent upon touch.
Woody notes in the base confirm the impression of a summer evening by the Mediterranean, when the olive groves recover on the dry earth from the hot summer day, and the warm ground allows a woody-spicy, slightly herbal scent cloud to rise.
Due to the spice, the fragrance is also perfectly wearable in autumn.
