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This is Him! It is a perfume that is already a few years old, is not and has never been overcrowded and has a more than respectable reputation in the opinion of YouTube reviewers. What is it about? exactly what it promises, with few declared notes, it evolves quickly from the sparkling almost effervescent top of grapefruit spiced by pepper, to the body of incense, light to my taste, sweetened by vanilla which then settles into a base of sandalwood also quite light. It's dark, I think the night suits it better in temperate climates. I find it curious that the great, great resemblance it has to Paco Rabanne's Pure XS is not often mentioned.
So far everything is clear, it happens that I cannot understand how my bach (March 2023) can perform so badly. I am one of those who prefer aromas to performance, I don't complain if a perfume lasts 4 hours and I have to reapply, besides the fact that generally my skin does not favor the performance of perfumes and I usually apply quite a bit, even the most powerful ones I have. But This is Him goes beyond that. I gave it the last use with about 18 degrees, and about 15 sprays. I swear that after half an hour I had to put my nose close to the back of my hand to perceive it, and after two hours it was necessary to track it with my nose against my arm.
I wouldn't recommend it, instead I suggest going with the Pure XS. This is going to be one of the very few times that I focus a comment on the duration of a perfume, because I think such poor performance is somewhat abnormal.

Bois imperial is a perfume that I never want to be without. It may have a linear development, but nobody goes unnoticed with Bois Imperial, and for various reasons. Firstly, the composition, very far from what is known and mainstream but at the same time friendly, easy and pleasant. There are many dry, shiny and robust woods that give it a personality and a unique presence, and in my taste very masculine to be unisex. Secondly, its behavior, it travels far for the first two hours, leaving a trail in its wake that someone will surely ask where the aroma comes from, and it remains on the skin for 8 to 10 hours. It can adapt to different situations, it is great for daily work, for informal outings, day and night. Even if you have to wear a distinguished suit, it doesn't clash and highlights the elegance. And for its price, no one can beat it. May it never be missing from my collection.

To be fair, it is not the aroma profile that I like the most. Starting from that basis, to date it may seem generic, perhaps 10 years ago it was more striking. It is a perfume with a typical citrus-spicy output, soapy with a marked creaminess that leaves a slightly sweet and pleasant musk as the protagonist. Extremely versatile, daytime and easy to wear. It's not something I would use to seduce, as the name "Allure" suggests, but rather something fresh, daily and enjoyable. In terms of price-quality, it is not the most convenient, having Versace pour homme or Missoni wave as very similar and cheaper alternatives. Its performance is fair, no more than 4 or 5 hours, but its first hours project more than enough.
Mature, rich and versatile, but you won't miss much if you opt for other options.

Challenging, it's not what it seems to me. Those bright colors do not represent it exactly, but be careful, this does not a negative interpretation, on the contrary, I love Paula's Ibiza. Far aquatic to my taste, green and wood notes predominate, and the big surprise is that its composition creates an accord that reminds me a lot of the fig leaf that feels great. I perceive it to be so green and woody that I think it feels better in autumn and spring than in summer, I am going to enjoy using it almost all year round. Its performance is more than satisfactory for the type of aroma, and it can be perceived at skin level after 8 hours.
It's one of those love/hate fragrances, I'm on love team . The perceived quality is high, the creation is delicate, and its uniqueness is charming.

As is repeated ad nauseam and everyone knows, Loewe Esencia is an Aventus Inspiration, and that is why we came to have it. Personally, I am interested in having a quality perfume with the Aventus gene without having to spend 400 dollars. It's just what Esencia offers, with its nuances, but come on, who in the world is going to think "it doesn't have as much pineapple or smokiness as Creeds." They are broadly similar and thats it. It has no declared citrus fruits, curious that I feel it quite citrusy at the beginning of its evolution, leaving after the prominence to lavender and vetiver. It always seemed to me that there is a point of contact between Aventus and Terre d Hermes and I think that in Esencia that contact is greater, due to a vetiver that is the protagonist.
It is a fresh, versatile composition, for daily use and on all occasions. The bottle I have has a discreet performance, but superior to Creed's current batches.
It is a classic profile that every perfumery lover falls into, and falling into Esencia seems to me to be an excellent option.