Dankop77

I’ll sponsor the first review for Infinity, as it is definitely worth it.
It starts with a herbaceous spicy freshness. I think ginger is in pole position when it comes to the top note. A good dose of synthetics is present from the start, but it’s not unpleasant. The top note is not nearly as citrusy as it reads on paper. The spiciness really dominates here. The scent definitely leans masculine from second one. I would even say it’s quite old school. Relatively quickly, cardamom pushes to the forefront, and the spicy impression intensifies even more. No trace of apple for me. I also don’t find it floral at all throughout the entire progression. I miss the sweetness. Here you simply get a whole lot of spice with a bit of freshness. The freshness gradually fades away, and it becomes a pure spice bomb. I also get some pepper here, even though none is listed.
I also have certain flashbacks to Sauvage EdT, without them smelling identical. But both have that spicy synthetic note. I found Sauvage unpleasant and stinky back then, but I quite like this one. As it develops, more and more woods come through, but it remains true to its spicy line.

The scent is already a statement in terms of its DNA. I see a successful businessman in a suit wanting to make a certain statement. Or someone in a high position in the office. As a party, gym, or casual scent, I find it almost too strict. However, I wear it when I feel like it; it’s just what I primarily associate with Infinity in my mind's eye. The perfect wearing time, in my opinion, is spring and autumn.

The bottle is visually a feast for the eyes. I haven’t seen one with a hole in the middle like this before. The sprayer could be improved; it’s a bit difficult to dose. The cap doesn’t hold properly already. This will surely get worse the more you use it. The dream design was implemented with cheap materials. Unfortunately, this has cost the bottle a better rating, which is a shame.

I find the sillage very good, significantly better than what was evident from the reviews here. It really lingers well in the room and around me.
I’ll report on longevity later.

Overall, I can definitely give a recommendation here. Anyone looking for a potent, pleasant, spicy fresh woody scent for business and wanting to let their masculine side show a bit is in the right place here.
Unfortunately, I can’t make comparisons to L'Homme Ultime, as I don’t know it.

The opening somewhat reminds me of Kirke. Not 1:1 but a fruit mix, like there, I perceive here as well. The mango is in the foreground. The other fruits accompany it, making the mango seem a bit washed out. Plum is completely missing for me, or it gets lost in the mix. After 60 minutes, I'm still stuck in the top note. The fruits are now a bit overripe. Nutmeg, saffron, sandalwood...huhu, where are you? I somehow miss the entire heart note. The fruits are now no longer fresh sweet, but slightly fermented, a bit darker. That's the only difference from the top note. Oud (thankfully) is also not present, I would smell it, believe me. There is also zero, really zero animalic notes in here.
Well, what else should I write? This is a scent that starts off fresh fruity, then becomes just fruity. It's nothing groundbreaking new. Kirke and Oud Maracuja already embody this DNA. The pyramid promised an interesting journey. That was definitely not the case, making it somewhat disappointing.
Definitely suitable for both genders, with a slight lean towards the feminine. Best suited for summer or warm spring days. Since I only had a sample, I won't rate the bottle. The sillage is not overwhelming, but you are well perceived at first. The longevity of just over 4 hours is also not very impressive.
I wouldn't buy it because it's nothing special, but that's always a matter of taste.

...to blame for buying this perfume based on promotional videos and reviews. Not that I fundamentally dislike it, not at all. But more on that later. What annoys me is the publisher's portrayal, claiming he has created, quote: "a crazy scent that you've never smelled before." People, this is Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum 95%. The oud, which was already not very strong in the Atkinsons, is even a bit weaker here, but present from the start. This makes it wearable for me. Oud and I are not exactly best friends. I sold the Atkinsons back then for this reason. I should have been warned. Similar scents are listed here alongside the Atkinsons, and that fits. As I said, the Oridion is not bad in itself and well composed, but it is indeed copied.
Unfortunately, I don't get any plum, just a dollop of almond, a lot of sandalwood, even more vanilla, and a bit of oud. Towards the end, it becomes increasingly vanilla-like.
However, I can positively highlight the performance. Here, it’s all about power and not subtlety. Applied yesterday at 6 PM. Today at 1 PM, it is still clearly detectable on my wrist. It really projected well last night for a solid 4 hours. One of the most potent scents in my collection. Price-wise, one could argue. Atkinsons can be found here in the souk for around 100€/100ml. The Orodion cost me 50€ for just under 50ml. I don't even want to talk about the original price of 100€. I see no price advantage there. You might as well go straight for the original.
Can I recommend it? Only conditionally. It smells good, performs well, but is neither new nor innovative and is priced a bit too high.
In the end, I will keep it anyway. I like it better than the Atkinsons due to the tamed oud. And maybe the disappointment of having a scent I've already sold back in my collection will fade.

The Iceberg Man is already a bit older, now discontinued and little noticed here. It's really a shame that it was taken off the market because it has a very interesting scent profile. And especially for the bargain price at which it was almost given away, it should actually be more well-known. I'm not overly enthusiastic about the brand, but here they really delivered.

At first, I get a lot of nutmeg. It's nicely spicy with a subtle tartness from the lemon. It's also a bit boozy, even though no alcoholic notes are listed. The top note then takes its well-deserved break after about half an hour, and the scent becomes purely sweet and resinous. I must also say during the intensive test that the sillage is significantly nicer than when you smell close to the spray point. The sillage is warm, soft, and slightly ambered. Right at the spray point, I get a bitter, resinous impression. I believe that amber and benzoin contribute quite quickly in the heart. Everything blends into a sweet-spicy-resinous mélange. Individual scent notes are really hard for me to define. It gradually shifts more into the sweet ambered territory without becoming sticky or intrusive. In the end, the sandalwood comes through nicely. However, it's already almost skin-close by then.
It also reminds me a bit of Ambre Noir Of course, this very beautiful scent was also discontinued.

The bottle looks stylish, somewhat reminiscent of Hypnôse Homme Eau de Toilette with its twisted shape. Unfortunately, the sprayer is not good. It's hard to dose, and it leaks a bit for me. Here you can really notice the low price. The cap holds on so-so. If I hold the bottle by the cap and shake it, it falls off. However, it does lift from the shelf by the cap.

It has a good presence and doesn't hold back at first. I applied it this morning and then accompanied my dear dog for an hour around the area. It kept coming back strongly to my nose whenever I stopped.
It lasted a little over 7 hours on me.

Conclusion: I can confidently recommend the scent because it is very pleasant to wear, has no cloying or artificial sweetness, but rather feels very natural. Even in my large collection, it will hold its place. Give it a try if you can still find it somewhere.

My batch is from 07/16

Today, I want to say a few words about a somewhat overlooked fragrance.
It flies a bit under the radar, hence the title above.
Whether that's justified or not, I want to clarify for myself.

At first, I get a lovely apple-whiskey note that mentally transports me to a dimly lit, slightly shady bar. A bit of leather also comes up quite quickly, which enhances the impression of a bar. Everything is framed by a pleasant, unobtrusive fruity sweetness.
As it develops, the leather becomes the main character, accompanied by the fruity sweetness. The sweetness then diminishes a bit, and the amber becomes increasingly leathery. Now, it's more business than smoky bar. To be honest, I can't really smell any violet here. Towards the end, it fades out sweetly woody.

After an hour, the sillage noticeably weakens, and the fragrance becomes close to the skin. That's a shame and actually a bit too quick. This is my biggest criticism. If you want to enjoy it throughout the day, you'll need to carry it in your bag and reapply it often.
It lasted a little over 6 hours on me.

The bottle is not ugly, but also nothing outstanding. The cap clicks in securely and holds well. However, the sprayer is a topic in itself. Either mine is slightly defective or it's a design flaw. With each spray, a different amount comes out, and you end up spraying more than you intended.

Conclusion: The amber certainly doesn't play in the top league. But it is a practical, uncomplicated, and pleasant companion, and thus has its rightful place. It also only costs between €20 and €30, so one should be fair in the evaluation. I don't have a DNA like this in my collection a second time. Therefore, it will surely stay and will be worn from time to time, even if I have to take it with me.