What a conflicting and toxic relationship I have with this fragrance right here. I want to hate it so bad, I want to make myself see how mediocre and uninspiring it actually is, yet, time and time again I spray it and stay in awe by how much I love this. Had a bottle, sold that bottle, regretted it so badly, got a new bottle.
The cardamon, saffron and mint in the opening is so alluring and spicy, overwhelming yet intriguing. Blackcurrant, fruity, green, warm cinnamon with creamy tonka. Surprisingly, no cannabis smell on my skin at all. Grab a fougere, make it more "bad boy" (I hate that term but it applies so well here), and give it an edge that makes it stand out. It is a blue fragrance, it is a fougere, it is a lot of mass appeal yet it paved its own path. It is not unique, it not groundbreaking, but it excels in what it tries to do. Versatile, elegant, sexy, long lasting, good projection (some days it is loud, others more subdued, no idea why). It is the closest thing I have found to a signature scent. If compliments matter to you, you will definitely get them here. I have been told this smells like me in a bottle (not sure how to take that but make with that what you will.)
Mediocrity refined to its fullest extent, what a love this is for me. The price on discounters is very valid, at the $150-170 range is the sweet spot for the value this will have for people who want to keep it in their collection. Will cherish this bottle, and will get another one once this one runs out.
Great review. It's a somewhat familiar sort of dna, but not easily compared or placed. It's done extremely well, and while very pleasant, does not come off basic.
Gaylon67 8 months ago
Dixieland88 10 months ago