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Admittedly, I was never a huge fan of Louis Vuitton Imagination. I thought the scent was good, but I couldn't quite get on board with the incredible hype surrounding it. Slowly, I'm finding a bit more enjoyment in the fragrance, and this particular alternative, the Hawas Kobra, surprisingly appeals to me a lot! So far, it's the best scent of this type of DNA for me.

Upon spraying the Hawas Kobra, you immediately feel those Imagination vibes. Citrusy notes, a maritime flair, and tea create these associations. It’s genuinely enjoyable to smell this type of fragrance, especially as we move towards the warmer days of the year; it works really, really well.

In comparison to the LV, which I haven't smelled in a long time, I find the Hawas Kobra to be a bit soapier and also "spicier." I'm not sure if "spicy" is the right word, but it has a twist that, in my opinion, elevates the citrus notes a bit.

The longer the fragrance sits on the skin, the more it develops subtle woody nuances. The citrus gradually recedes and doesn't feel as dominant anymore. I can still catch hints of tea all the way to the end.

All in all, the Hawas Kobra is a truly great fragrance that surprisingly lasts a long time for its composition. The longevity on my skin is around eight to nine hours. In terms of projection, it's also completely solid. Especially at the beginning, it radiates really well. The Hawas Kobra is also wonderfully unisex.

Marrakesh is a type of fragrance that I personally always enjoy.
I like it when a scent comes across as pleasantly earthy and combines that with a citrus component. This is exactly the case here in the top note, and that alone already hits my taste. It's a lovely thing and a type of fragrance that you don't smell on every corner.

The scent starts right away with this slightly citrusy facet that plays with spicy, earthy accents.
However, this should not be misunderstood in the sense that we have a "citrusy" fragrance here.
That is certainly not the case. Overall, we have an earthy, slightly spicy, and oriental-tinged fragrance.
The citrus impression present in the top note comes, of course, from the lemon, but also from the petitgrain.
Petitgrain always brings a bitter, woody citrus note with it.
Here, this note comes across really well and I like it.

Over time, this bitter citrus fades more and more, and the fragrance relies on its spicy, earthy, and warm, oriental side.
It does indeed have certain parallels to Marocain by Tauer here and there. Generally, this fragrance could also be by Tauer. It fits the style of Tauer fragrances.
I really like it, and anyone who is into this kind of thing should definitely give this fragrance a try.

The longevity on my skin is about a good eight hours, and the sillage is perfectly solid. The fragrance is also well-suited for unisex wear.
However, I think it will appeal more to men.

I have had Santal Austral on my wishlist for a very long time, and now I have finally gotten around to testing this fragrance.
I kept coming across Santal Austral thanks to a lovely person, dear Luisa, on social media.
After her many and consistently praising words about the scent, I had to finally test it, and yes, I like it just as much. I can understand the enthusiasm.

Santal Austral is a wonderful sandalwood scent that exudes a certain elegance and warmth.
It feels like a second skin and brings a truly lovely feeling throughout.
You feel comfortable, smelling good, elegant, and noble.

The fragrance has a perfectly balanced sweetness, creamy nuances, wonderful woody elements, and also a certain spiciness. The spiciness has a warm character and comes across as slightly resinous.
Additionally, the scent also has slight powdery hints.
It’s simply enjoyable to smell and wear this fragrance.
Right from the first time wearing it, I actually received a compliment.
So it seems to be well received externally as well.

Santal Austral starts off pleasantly sweet, and you can immediately sense that wonderful and creamy sandalwood. Relatively quickly, the lily joins in, likely providing that powdery touch. After a few moments, the Siam benzoin comes in, bringing that spicy, resinous touch into the fragrance. Over time, it becomes more intense on my skin in this regard, although it does ease off a bit towards the end.

Santal Austral lasts about eight hours on my skin, and the sillage is also completely sufficient. It’s just enjoyable to smell this fragrance throughout its entire duration. Additionally, the scent is wonderfully unisex.

In my opinion, Paris Édimbourg is totally underestimated and flying under the radar. I used to really enjoy this scent, and after not having it around for a long time, I had to get a decant again. What can I say? The positive feelings I had back then are still present, and it is definitely a candidate for purchase for me personally.

The fragrance has a certain elegance, a maturity, a distinctly masculine vein, and it brings me subtle old-school vibes without ever feeling outdated or no longer modern.
The scent has a green thread that runs throughout its entire development. It possesses fresh, citrusy elements that come across as slightly "juicy" and "sparkling." Additionally, the fragrance has herbal nuances. All in all, everything harmonizes super well together! This thing is just fun all year round, especially as we head into spring/summer.

You start off here with a citrusy, slightly spicy, and green/herbal opening.
The citrus elements, as mentioned above, come across pleasantly sparkling.
The spice and the green/herbal touch give the fragrance those old-school vibes. During the development, not much happens, except that the citrus elements recede more and a wonderful vetiver note comes increasingly to the forefront. Woody nuances also play a little part.

Regarding performance, it should be noted that this is one of those fragrances that tend to be on the fresher side, radiate great elegance, and do not project particularly strongly.
However, it doesn't hide either.
That suits me perfectly!
Is the fragrance unisex?
Definitely. It is not too masculine. Nevertheless, I personally see it more on us men, and I think it works even a bit better there. Women will certainly have a lot of fun with it too!

I have the older version of Sun Song as a sample. Personally, I like the scent, but somehow this Neroli and Orange Blossom dominance is a bit too much for me. I managed better with it for a while, but nowadays it's not really my thing anymore.

The fragrance starts off directly with these Neroli and Orange Blossom vibes.
Fresh, elegant, and slightly floral.
Over time, the scent also takes on a rather creamy touch. Other than that, not much else happens. The progression is quite linear. I actually like that a lot, but in this case, I would have wished for a variation. Just to tone down the overly dominant presence of Neroli and Orange Blossom for me.

By the way, Sun Song has certain parallels to the Pride Edition by Jean Paul Gaultier for me.
Possibly also to On The Beach by Louis Vuitton, but I have never been able to test that one.
In any case, the JPG Pride Edition has similar Neroli and Orange Blossom nuances. However, it features wonderful citrusy, fruity notes as well. It also has woody undertones, which is why I prefer the scent from Jean Paul Gaultier.

All in all, Sun Song is a great fragrance that truly shines in the summer.
It swims a bit under the radar of Louis Vuitton. Nevertheless, it has many fans and will surely gain more.
On my skin, the scent actually lasts a good eight hours. That's really great for a summer fragrance!
The sillage is also perfectly fine. Moreover, the scent is wonderfully unisex wearable.