The opening reminded me of a kind of sandalwood - very faint hints of fragrances like Santal 33 - but mixed with this very well made freshness that combines bergamot and ambergris. I was really astonished, because to find this special opening in a cheap perfume is a real treasure. But the second time I looked down and smelled my hand the opening got mixed up with a shower gel like perfume. Not bad, but if you’re ever coming across this fragrance you should test it, although ordering a sample is probably not worth it.