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On a date by Maison Margiela is a beautiful scent, period. The red wine opening is to die for and I couldnt stop smelling it. That was until I couldnt smell it anymore. I thought I had gone noseblind to it, so I let it be and went along with my day. I was expecting to have wasps of scent from time to time from it, but nothing came, so I dug my nose in my arm again and all that was there was a faint woody aroma. Once the opening dries down, there is nothing to be found here sadly.

I kept the fragrance for a good while, as I was loving smelling the opening in my fragrance cupboards from time to time, but realized I was never actually wearing it due to the awful longevity. As a curiosity I would highly recommend sampling it in a store or through a decant, but I do not believe it is worth a full bottle.

Cant stop loving you is a great addition to the Love line of Kilian Fragrances and has its distinct place among its siblings. It trades the marshmallow of Love Dont be Shy for honey and a heavier dose of Orange Blossom. This creates in my view a fresher and more universal fragrance, wearable in most occasions / seasons except for winter. It almost feels like Love Dont be Shy and Woman in Gold, also by Kilian, were merged and the combination of the two brought about this fragrance. Longevity is average for me, definitely lesser than the two mentioned before, though this is less of an issue, since it's more appropriate to wear in the hotter seasons.

Overall I am happy with this purchase, as it's an easier dumb reach than love dont be shy or woman in gold, but I was secretly hoping for something with more punch. I will not be getting rid of this from the collection, maybe only if I can get my nose on Love dont be Shy Eau Fresh.

Tiger by Zoologist opens fresh and borderline refreshing thanks to the cumquat accord, creating a fun first impression. As someone who is in a complicated relationship with Vetiver, I was then hit with the note I was dreading from this fragrance and it did not work for me. It reminded me heavily of the Encre Noir line by Lalique and I couldn't shake the comparison since then. Frankincense comes in after a little while but it was not enough to mask the heavy vetiver you are presented with.

If you are a fan of vetiver in fragrances, you should consider this perfume as it has a unique opening and frankincense fills in the dry down beautifully. Personally, the note hasn't resonated with me and I have since traded away my bottle.

Hope by Orlov Paris is a great and affordable summer niche scent. It reminds me of Flower of Immortality by Kilian, as it has that same peach ice tea opening. The difference is that Hope keeps that opening longer before turning floral, as well as a better overall longevity than the Kilian. On the other hand the Kilian is noticeably higher quality, though you would need them side by side to see the difference. The other important factor to consider though is that this fragrance is about a third of the price of the Kilian. Overall highly recommend, though if you have the cash to burn and are ok with a little more floral take with slightly less longevity, give Flower of Immortality a try as well.

Sunkissed goddess is essentially Eau de Soleil Blanc by Tom Ford on steroids. The coconut note is dominant, but undercut by a floral backbone and zesty opening. As a fan of the original Soleil Blanc and being disappointed by the fresher Eau de soleil blanc release, this has scratched that itch for me that I was missing, as the performance is beyond good for a summer fragrance. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fresh coconut - suntan lotion fragrance.