I'm looking for evening and winter scents, heavy stuff if you will, so I tried this on a whim and it's not bad but it's also not for me. I've seen it described as "well-blended" and I do think that's a good description. It's nice that the smokiness fades into the rest of it. I love the smell of sandalwood but I think I might be particularly sensitive to it because most things that have just a touch of it have WAY too much sandalwood for me, and this handles the sandalwood very nicely.
The florals of it don't work well for me, though. Something is just kind of "off" for me, like tasting a sweet and delicious glass of orange juice... right after brushing my teeth. (tbc this is an analogy--I don't detect orange or anything like it.) It's better on the dry down, but it doesn't last too long on my skin.
My other issue with it is just that the "vibe" is a little off. It very much feels like an old lady perfume. Maybe I should just stop trying sandalwoods, idk.
I won't be purchasing a full bottle, but I'm glad I tried it. You should try this perfume if you're looking for something smoky and dark.
