El Secreto de la Alcazaba Ecuación Natur(a)l 2020

Thank you once again to MkCb for the decant of this relatively rare fragrance, which I find massively underrated here. Paul Kiler hasn't achieved any particular wonders with his own fragrance line, but he created one of my favorites - Rhinoceros by Zoologist (2014).

Right from the cap, it becomes clear to me: I won't be getting rid of this until the day after tomorrow, absolutely massive sillage around the atomizer.

In the opening, there is a very angular blend of saffron, a lot of saffron, loud saffron, the air in the room even turns orange. Coffee is absolutely nowhere to be found for me, ginger is slightly present in the undertone, but disappears immediately.

15 minutes later, tobacco and garden clove unfold for me, with loud tonka bean and benzoin - together this creates a very soapy/fougère-like vibe with dry tobacco.

Definitely not blended smoothly, you get clear edges, and for fans of the French, this will definitely be a challenge. One fragrance note, then another.

Like slaps, first with the left hand, then the right. It’s that strong, it’s that loud. It’s still in the room since this morning. After one spray, more than 16 hours, absolute top class.

Due to its extreme loudness, penetrance, and peculiarities, it’s definitely only for those who can also wear Ombré Nomade, Penhaligon's Sohan, or similar fragrances in the office.

Awesome statement fragrance, which I believe will slip into my top 20, but too intense for a signature scent.