Altruismus

Well, after reading the review by *FreyaFall*, I was somehow hooked.
Especially the "green notes and tea" in the heart note captivated me.
I love the scent of green tea.
So I quickly got my ordering finger ready and.....you know how it goes.....
Eagerly unpacked the fragrance and sprayed it on. Wait.....you know this one.....thinking....some former scent from your collection smells similar....yes, the "L'arc | Al Haramain / الحرمين" or the one not listed in the database "Musk VIP" by Fragrance World.
The opening of Musk Blend is alcoholic, synthetically green, diffusely floral, and somehow fruity.
Unfortunately, I can't smell the tea that is praised in the heart note; it probably gets lost in the dominant synthetic green note.
The musk reveals itself very quickly and is so dry that even the Sahara could get jealous. Unfortunately, the musk here is not cuddly, but rather like the powder on grandma's makeup table: dry, almost crunchy between the scent molecules. You really have to like this to not say it's an acquired taste. On top of that, this penetrating green, diffusely fruity note is really challenging.
The overall scent progression unfortunately changes very little; the fragrance remains largely linear.
In the base, alongside the dominant musk and diffusely green fruit, a bit of spicy tobacco joins in. Unfortunately, this doesn't save the dryness either.
The longevity is easily 12 hours or more. On clothing, possibly even longer. The sillage is also not to be underestimated. I would attribute a certain opulence to it.
I have to say, an extraordinary fragrance, definitely synthetic and really NOT a blind buy candidate.

Calone and Tiare start as a strong duet in the top note. It vaguely, almost abstractly, reminds one of the beach, sunscreen, and sea breeze: distinctly piercing aquatic and slightly creamy floral musty.
This top note lasts a long time for me and remains present throughout the entire fragrance progression. Later, slightly spicy nuances try to announce their presence but unfortunately get lost in the top note. Only the base flatters me again with soft warm, subtly sweet woody notes. Overall, I find the fragrance thematically misplaced. I would associate something different with "Mediterranée." One must endure or like the strong opening that almost overshadows everything else. Longevity for me is about 4-5 hours with moderate sillage. On clothing, it lasts 12+ hours and is thus significantly more enduring. The bottle is, like all others in the line, very beautifully designed.

I am increasingly getting the impression that peony, as a proclaimed ingredient, unfortunately has nothing to do with the real peony. Thus, 4711 unfortunately fails to convey the authentic scent of the peony.
Certainly, the lovely floral-fresh ensemble is pleasingly designed and will delight many noses, but it lacks authenticity. The little sandalwood in the base counters the floral splendor a bit, but unfortunately only manages to appear as a mere background player. A slightly powdery note accompanies the sea of flowers into the base.
As is typical for colognes, the whole experience unfolds relatively quickly, so you can perceive something for 2-3 hours before it becomes more intimate.
As a floral summer freshener or refresher, it is certainly usable, but without a wow or aha effect.
Those seeking authenticity should look elsewhere.

Myth Bloom starts with a distinctly dominant wild rose note that feels rather neglected. This impression comes off a bit old-fashioned. However, the clover beautifully softens this with its subtly herbaceous green and herb-fresh elements in the background, so that the start can be described as fresh-herb-rosy overall.
The mint seems to be well woven in, as I cannot identify it directly. However, it certainly supports the fresh impression.
Apple blossom, to my knowledge, does not have a very strong scent and thus plays, if at all, only a delicately soft floral role in the background. Here too, it is more supportive as a quiet companion rather than a dominant presence.
After about 2-3 hours, the base with cedar and light woods fades out subtly, woody-dry and close to the skin.
For me, there is nothing mystical about this fragrance as the name might suggest. I mean, it is nicely composed, although there is a slight synthetic note present.
Aside from poor longevity and sillage, the fragrance is certainly a pleasant everyday companion in spring/summer if you like the scent of wild roses. However, reapplication is necessary, as the scent does not last through a workday, which is probably bearable given the price of well under €20.

Arabian Nights, the perverse little bitch. Jacques' personal Dark Room.
Varnished leather chaps, chiseled male bodies, darkness, intense spice, sweaty-moist, stuffy, sweet, sultry, urinous, enveloping, relentless, and dirty.
Desire and longing, the curiosity of the unknown, repulsively attractive.
The glow of spent lust, the wicked remnants of unrestrained sex,
the leftovers after an ecstatic night (in the sheets).
More Tom of Finland than Arabian Nights.