I brought this amazing fragrance back from vacation. Actually, I also participated in a sharing, but there seem to be frequent discrepancies or mix-ups regarding the versions. This led to delays in the sharing, as the organizer was sent the older version. So, everything went right in Italy ;)
I just returned from vacation and was able to test the listed 2023 version in a fine niche perfumery not far from Lake Garda. Well, what can I say... I didn’t hesitate for a second and bought
Wanderlust (2023).
Jesus, Mary! The scent blew me away. I have rarely smelled something so fresh and fruity. I can confirm the notes listed above. The heart note is absolutely fantastic! What a wonderful fig! Fig fans should definitely try this fragrance!
The fruity and green notes are perfectly balanced here. No bathroom cleaner citrus at the beginning and not too sweet. The fragrance doesn’t feel cloying even at high temperatures >30°C.
Longevity and sillage are also top-notch!
The bottle feels heavier in hand and the sprayer is the best I have ever experienced. Very fine mist.
The only thing that confuses me a bit... this fragrance is not labeled as unisex.
Wanderlust (2023) is definitely unisex. Neither a masculine nor a feminine impression in my opinion.
Addendum 05.11.2024 - Shopping Support:
I have received quite a few inquiries lately about how to recognize that one has received the 2023 version. I tell you, I have really become investigative and summarize my research for you here:
If you want to be 100% sure that you receive the 2023 version, it's best to buy directly from Omanluxury. Another larger online shop from Germany could not provide a member of Parfumo with information on whether their version is the 2023 one, as they were not even aware that there would be different versions. Because...
The 2023 version was initially released as a limited edition. This limited 2023 version was sold in a darker bottle. As shown in the picture above on Parfumo.
Then the limitation was lifted. The fragrance was sold again in the (originally) lighter bottle, or at least a bottle similar to the previous 2018 version.
It gets even better...
The outer box also says nothing about the contents. Because apparently, Omanluxury is still using the outer boxes of the 2018 version for the 2023 version. Bottles that have been ordered from Omanluxury recently are sometimes printed with the fragrance notes of the 2018 version, even though the 2023 version is inside. However, Omanluxury has been exclusively selling the 2023 version for some time now.
Omanluxury also does not work with batch codes. At least not anymore. Certainly not with the limited bottles (source: chat directly with Omanluxury).
I hope this helps! If you are buying here in the souk, inquire when and where the fragrance was purchased. If it was bought from Omanluxury starting in 2023 - the chances are very good that you could receive the 2023 version.
In my case, I was very lucky and was able to snag a dark green bottle in Italy, right in the middle of nowhere, at a small niche perfumery. So definitely 2023 and the limited version. (What do you learn from this?! Support small retailers from time to time. The lovely owner also contributed to my research.)
I hope this information brings some clarity.
Addendum: Version 2024 (04.01.2025)
I just chatted with Omanluxury via WhatsApp, the 2024 version corresponds to the 2023 version in terms of formulation (so identical scent), but the bottle is light again :)))) Hence version 2024.