Geco Zeromolecole 2012

Just like the previously tested "Straight to Heaven," this one also starts with a lot of rum and patchouli. However, the rum here feels more refined, like a high-quality drop and not some second-rate swill for Caribbean pirates. I also prefer the patchouli here; it is not dry and scratchy, but rather soft, earthy, and slightly chocolatey. The rum and patchouli together create a warm, sensual blend, without any one part overshadowing the other. The dry down is distinctly woody, just like in "Straight to Heaven," but here it is sandalwood that defines the lingering note. I really like all of this!

If you find the price-performance ratio of the by Kilian fragrance too skewed and the patchouli there too dry and scratchy, I recommend his gentler, more sensual brother. In terms of longevity, both play in the same league; however, "Geco" is more expansive and offers greater projection. If I had to choose between the two fragrances, I would opt for this one. I am offered a fantastic rum-patchouli mix here!