Cypriol

Sorry, but the comment from my predecessor simply could not remain at the top. That would not do justice to the fragrance. Yes, I admit, in terms of the scent pyramid, it may be a façade, as none of that is actually in the bottle. For me, this fragrance is 100% synthetic, but that doesn't make it bad. However, anyone looking for a nice vetiver scent will certainly not end their search here. Apicius should definitely steer clear of this, as real vetiver is not discernible. Rather, there is a lot of Vetiveryl Acetate or Cedryl Acetate.
I suspect that they wanted to hop on the success train of Terre de Hermes. What can I say? The train has left.
The fragrance starts fresh and clear with artificial bergamot and cardamom (possibly Linalyl Acetate and Stemone), and there is a hint of pepper as well. The perfumers must have only dreamed of mahogany, as what follows is another variation of the popular vetiver/cedar combination. It reminded me of Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford, which I found to be similar (towards the end).
All in all, NV is as bright and crystal clear as the bottle. Very linear and without any actual scent progression. Fresh, clear, and gray-spicy. This is a vetiver scent for suit wearers.
The sillage is also office-appropriate, present but not overwhelming. Longevity for me was at least 6-7 hours. However, I also didn't bid on it on eBay ;)

This perfume starts wonderfully citrusy-fruity, with lime and pomelo dominating. It makes your mouth water, especially since it doesn’t smell artificial, but rather like a freshly prepared fruit platter. Sure, melon wouldn’t be bad either. Soon after, ylang-ylang joins in along with lavender. Jasmine and gardenia serve mainly as brighteners and are otherwise subordinate. Overall, everything is very closely knit, likely due to the sage. Amber then elongates the scent. Occasionally, I think I perceive coconut, but very discreetly. After just over an hour, the base comes in, seamlessly taking over the sour-citrusy signature. Tamarind is still new in the perfume world, which might be why it comes across as so bitter. Tonka bean is supposed to soften this a bit, but it doesn’t really work. In summary, this is a sporty/elegant citrus scent without edges or corners. The ingredients are well intertwined, nothing stands out. Those looking for "something fresh, please" might enjoy this scent. However, it’s not for me. Longevity is unfortunately also only in the lower midfield.

We start the appetizer very fresh with a little lemon water, garnished with a sprig of vervain.
This seems to have been bluntly taken 1:1 from the predecessor A Scent and may be fitting on a hot day like today, but it is nothing special.
But back to the action: The waiter makes us wait a bit before he comes with the main course. Well, on this sunny day, that doesn’t bother us much. He promises us a creation from the house, garnished with all sorts of flowers. Sounds good, I think, when Mr. Garcon accidentally spills our delicious lemon water while serving, which immediately pours over the main dish, what a shame! Of course, we don’t let it show and eat what is brought to us. Hmmm... was that hyacinth? Probably, but it’s hard to make it out through all the lemon broth. The rose has meanwhile faded away and gives a quiet sigh as a farewell. No matter, dessert is coming soon. Lo and behold, ylang-ylang now takes over the bitter-sour accord, but I still have the taste of the lemon water on my tongue. Quickly paid (no tip given) and then off we go. By the way, it was served on a wooden table made from originally dry cedar. We are already on our way out when a couple comes in wanting to sit down. I advise them against it, as you can get something like this cheaper at the Indian place.
Speaking of Indians, somehow this whole thing reminds me of Al-Oudh by l'Artisan, just without the rough smell of sweat. I almost wished for it now. Although, with the heat today, that could still happen. The similarity, although the pyramid is so different, I attribute to the Garcon ..uh.. galbanum. Bon appétit!