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Cola, popcorn, caramel, peanuts - these are the notes that stand out and, in my opinion, are executed really well and photorealistically! Cola is the star at the beginning, and quite quickly butter popcorn and caramel come to the forefront (for me, this DNA smells more like freshly baked butter cookies rather than popcorn :D). This part strongly reminds me of Accident à la Vanille by Jousset. In the drydown, an interesting amber-cinnamon scent with peanut remains.
The fragrance goes through a multifaceted development and has a surprising depth that becomes more pronounced as you wear it.
Really interesting and recommendable for anyone who loves photorealistic gourmand scents and is also looking for complexity.
Exciting for layering!!!

On one hand, I don't find this scent very special, somewhat synthetic with a slight woody sharpness in the drydown that bothers me somehow...

BUT then I keep smelling a (very) sweet, creamy scent cloud while wearing it, which somehow sets it apart from other 0815 sweet/caramel/marshmallow scents. I find that this roasted (candied!) sesame note remains present throughout the entire duration, which has a certain addictive quality. It reminds me of a fall fair where you get candied nuts... or marshmallows/s'mores by the campfire. In my opinion, it is the woodiest perfume from the Milk line, but the sesame note is also the most noticeable, making it my personal favorite. Those who love the marshmallow note in Princess by Kilian may also love this perfume, but they won't find the same type of marshmallow. Here, it is definitely about melted marshmallows - less powdery than those in Princess.

So in summary, the scent has something that I really appreciate. I also think it is very interesting for layering!!

I personally cannot understand the poor rating.

I find the peppery beginning of this fragrance to be a very pleasant little "pick-me-up." Quite quickly, you can recognize a dark rose, which gives the scent a mysterious and autumnal aura. As it develops further, this is probably the part that smells different to everyone, as molecular notes are known to be perceived very individually. In my perception, the fragrance evolves into a creamy-powdery direction. It also has a hint of vanilla, and in the dry down, a slight earthy patchouli note, which is beautifully framed and embedded by this special "creamy" aspect. For me, the fragrance is very rounded and soft, despite its peppery start. I tested the perfume again after a year because it stayed so vividly in my memory, and I still find it beautifully crafted.

The scent reminds me of a dentist's office. It is certainly recognizable, but definitely not a crowd-pleaser… It's a matter of taste. However, I must say that I love finding interesting fragrances that are challenging and not mainstream, so that's a clear plus point for it! Those who like clean scents with synthetic DNA might find a favorite here.

The scent reminds me of several other perfumes with mango, e.g. Valhalla by Paradis des Sens or Loewe Paula's Ibiza Cosmic. If someone is looking for a similarly photorealistic mango note as in Xerjoff Cruz del Sur 2, this is the wrong fragrance profile. Here, the mango smells like it does in most perfumes. I also find that the fragrance profile has a sharpness (perhaps from sandalwood or Ambroxan?) - creamy or rounded would not be the right description in my opinion. I would describe the scent as rather sharp, fruity-woody. It is certainly a good fragrance for anyone who likes this scent profile, just not what I was expecting.