A couple of months ago, I wrote a statement about the scent after a brand sample test. It was a small manufacturer sample, which of course doesn't spray as well as a bottle.
Even though I initially had issues with the longevity of the scent, I treated myself to a 16 ml mini bottle and was able to experience the fragrance properly now.
It starts with a full blast of tobacco and spices and at first moment is similar to "Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) | Tom Ford." However, a few minutes later, you can notice the differences as
Top Secret contains significantly more clove, which makes it slightly sour, while Tom Ford becomes much sweeter and more aromatic. Some say it's because there's honey in it.
The tobacco-clove phase lasts about 1-2 hours, during this time the scent radiates really well.
After 2 hours, the tobacco completely fades away and sweet cocoa begins to dominate. I also no longer get any trace of clove. The scent becomes very sweet (but not overly sweet) and gourmand, but you can only smell it up close.
So it remains until the end (about 8 hours of longevity in total).
