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What it says on the tin, but.......
So like many others, I jumped on the gift set when it suddenly popped up on the site discounted right before the holidays and was delighted to see this included with the 100 mL edt re-release. Similar sets were issued for Vibrant Leather and RWA that sold out faster than this one - which magically reappeared during the end of year clearance at an even lower price than I paid. It is what it is.
Thought it was a pressurized can...nope. Although you wouldn't know it from the atomizer! Nevertheless, it's exactly what you think it is - an EDC version of the edt that sprays a remarkable amount of juice, and comes in an aluminum can that weighs practically nothing. In fact, I think the first words out of my mouth were, "whhhoa that feels like a Montale." lol Anyway, despite the practical presentation, the scent is actually not identical to the edt, putting less emphasis on the syrupy orange in the opening and more on the earthy cassis. It's simply better balanced imo, despite the sh*tty performance.
The weirdest part - the scent actually morphs when it's filtered through clothing. Couldn't believe it. Par example, if you douse yourself fully clothed, you'll get the super synthetic orange and gingery cassis to the point that you may even get rhubarb vibes. It's fresh, but more fruity, linear and fun. HOWEVER, if you douse yourself naked and THEN put clothing on, suddenly a wonderful black tea note magically appears in the mid. Don't care what the notes say, it's definitely there. And here is where the comparisons to the LV come.
Despite the original edt getting compared with Imagination, imagine my surprise at discovering that this edc actually comes a bit closer (at the cost of having to douse yourself to get any longevity of course). To be sure, the magically appearing tea effect also occurs in the edt, but to a far lesser extent and feels incredibly syrupy by comparison. My diagnosis - I prefer the can. So much so, that I went through 50 mL in just a few weeks before finally deciding to give it away. My finger was just getting too tired. Plus I don't need any superfluous bottles lying around. But it certainly is an excellent exercise companion, featuring respectable projection when the body heats up.
Don't know if they'll ever bring the body sprays or gift sets back - because they literally came out of the blue and vanished just as quickly - but I'm glad to have had a go. Six sprays will get you 3 hours tops, so go double at least. Otherwise, I'd stick with the edts and edps. It's just a nice feeling when you get 200 mL of anything perfumey for half the price of 100. :) But I suppose value is what Zara's all about. Interesting stuff.
Thought it was a pressurized can...nope. Although you wouldn't know it from the atomizer! Nevertheless, it's exactly what you think it is - an EDC version of the edt that sprays a remarkable amount of juice, and comes in an aluminum can that weighs practically nothing. In fact, I think the first words out of my mouth were, "whhhoa that feels like a Montale." lol Anyway, despite the practical presentation, the scent is actually not identical to the edt, putting less emphasis on the syrupy orange in the opening and more on the earthy cassis. It's simply better balanced imo, despite the sh*tty performance.
The weirdest part - the scent actually morphs when it's filtered through clothing. Couldn't believe it. Par example, if you douse yourself fully clothed, you'll get the super synthetic orange and gingery cassis to the point that you may even get rhubarb vibes. It's fresh, but more fruity, linear and fun. HOWEVER, if you douse yourself naked and THEN put clothing on, suddenly a wonderful black tea note magically appears in the mid. Don't care what the notes say, it's definitely there. And here is where the comparisons to the LV come.
Despite the original edt getting compared with Imagination, imagine my surprise at discovering that this edc actually comes a bit closer (at the cost of having to douse yourself to get any longevity of course). To be sure, the magically appearing tea effect also occurs in the edt, but to a far lesser extent and feels incredibly syrupy by comparison. My diagnosis - I prefer the can. So much so, that I went through 50 mL in just a few weeks before finally deciding to give it away. My finger was just getting too tired. Plus I don't need any superfluous bottles lying around. But it certainly is an excellent exercise companion, featuring respectable projection when the body heats up.
Don't know if they'll ever bring the body sprays or gift sets back - because they literally came out of the blue and vanished just as quickly - but I'm glad to have had a go. Six sprays will get you 3 hours tops, so go double at least. Otherwise, I'd stick with the edts and edps. It's just a nice feeling when you get 200 mL of anything perfumey for half the price of 100. :) But I suppose value is what Zara's all about. Interesting stuff.
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