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My step daughter has a 10ml sample that I gave her and I just wish those 10ml would be just become 0ml so i would not have to smell this scent again!

Don't get me wrong, this scent is not bad smelling or anything....on the contrary, it actually smells nice. But, it is way too intense and too powdery for my liking. Every time she wears it i just cant stop sneezing! It irritates my nostrils so bad that i just want to leave or go outside or something. Even my newborn bothered by the smell. I hope she does not consider buying a full bottle after she goes through her 10ml sample

I do not understand the name. so i hate that name... but ,.....Ok, forget all the fragrances listed above as reminders. This smells like none of the fragrances mentioned, especially not like Versace Dylan blue. I have no idea how this reminds people of Dylan blue...because that one smells very similar to Dior sauvage. PLR ocean smells nothing like sauvage.

This is a unique take on a blue fragrance. it is in a league of its own. Its a smooth lavender and musk bomb but in a blue bottle. Don't let the color fool you, I actually believe this should not have been marketed as a blue fragrance and the name ocean? Smells nothing like the ocean. If you can manage to bypass all the marketing B.S and the presentation of this wonderful scent, then you be able to really enjoy and appreciate its quality.

This is a gorgeous floral woody with an animalic undertones(only up close-on skin). There is one note not mentioned here, which is JASMINE! Which if used in high doses, could potentially give off an animalic scent. It reminds a tad bit of la religieus by serge lutens but that one is more musky animalic jasmine that leans feminine and has an old school vibe. This one though, is a true gem!


Forget about the nee sayers! People on fragrantica are going mad! They complain about how the fragrance world is becoming generic and alike but once an opportunity presents its self to stand out from the mainstream, they cower away and hide behind ralph' club, aventus cloning and invictus type of smells.... Haven't we had enough of those blue mass pleasing, mainstream, very generic and money grabbing fragrances already? Flanker after flanker MASS PRUDICING...like freaking bugs......Le parfum this, parfum that, elixir this elixir that....for twats?

Ok...yes, that was a little rant, those of you reading this and got triggered, you deserved it xD

Ok, enough fun.... Yes! The opening is tough! For about 5mins.. I am talking about the initial spray! I sprayed once on my forehand, the juice is super oily! It basically took up to 15 minutes for my skin to actually absorb some of the essential oils used in this mega concentrated juice! It is mega in performance and it is one of those fragrances that smell better in the air than up close, not to mention, fills up a room! Maybe if you mildly spray in the air and walk through(MAKING A SCENT BUBBLE IN THE AIR) for best up close result. Try it...you'll thank me someday! And do not spray it on your neck...it will choke you out or might completely become nose blind to it.

After 15 mins is where the magic happens. It takes me on a satisfying floral (that is not rose) journey of which i longed for a long time... This one leans masculine for the first 30 mins then begins to settle a bit into a nice sensual floral woody (no oud here) scent with ambary nuances. It smells like an early morning walk through a wet green zone(garden-forest) filled with all sorts of different varieties of trees, flowers, plants and damp leaves everywhere. You can still smell the rain from the night before. The sun is rising, the greens are drying up! Just beautiful! You must at least sample it.

Don't mind the hate, i learned that people on fragrantica have nothing to do with i am actually experiencing. So many fragrances i turned a blind eye to because of reviewers and they turned out to be amazing fragrances once i actually smelled them my self! So discouraging, specifically in the niche community! According to fragrantica niche snobs, no scent is ever good.

I rest my case

I don't understand how this one is targeted towards women? I find this fragrance to be completely unisex.

It smells like you just opened a herbs and spices cabinet while pealing some fresh citrusy fruits. A very lovely scent, the guerlain quality is there, just wish it lasted a bit longer.

This retails at 145 euros for 125ml. I think it is way too overly priced for what it is. If you can find it heavily discounted... In the 50 to 60 range? Then go for it.. other than that, just buy acqua colonia mandarine & basil and call it a day. Almost identical with only a fraction of the price.

It starts off really smooth. it has nothing to do with the original which i do not like much. check! . Spicy cardamom with a touch of neroli lingering in the air from the initial spray, check!
very well balanced perfumery here. check!

Nice creaminess and has just the right amount of sweetness, which is not too sickeningly sweet like the likes of stronger with you or million or by the fire place. Check!
performance is great on my skin. check!
presentation looks really nice. check!
It is intended for night time, dark bottle meaning a dark theme. it is sexy and refined. check!

i really do not understand, i think this is a hidden gem as it does not get talked about as much in the fragrance community. i think this is a solid release from D&G!