I tested the UAE Exclusives and was extremely curious about how so many fruity notes would smell combined with vanilla, leather, and oud. Then the moment came, and I sprayed the fragrance on my skin for the first time. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed right away, as the scent initially seemed quite synthetic to me and bore striking similarities to a toilet block. This smell didn't change at first, but then after about 2 hours, it developed into a really solid perfume. Suddenly, the leather came out more, the oud added some depth to it, and overall, it turned into a good olfactory experience.
Moreover, I must say that many friends perceived the scent as pleasant right from the start, so it might just be a personal issue with the fragrance; after all, every nose is different. :)
