Herrminator

So, I have been surrounding myself with the CNIM Limited Edition for the past few months and have tested it extensively.

It is important to give the perfume its time. It won't blow you away with the first spray. Here comes the much-quoted citrus note, and in my perception, also the smoky side of the perfume comes into play right away. The pineapple is something I only perceive faintly. This combination has the potential to maintain its level with the smoky citrus for a good while.

After that, it elegantly showcases its strengths. The citrus gradually recedes into the background but never completely disappears. My nose now picks up many powerful elements like pepper/leather and the lingering smoky note.

I don't need to say much more about longevity and sillage; your surroundings will smell you.

Also, the price for 100 ml is a joke when you consider the classics it can be compared to.

I too am just at the beginning of my perfume journey. For years, only one or another designer fragrance found its way into my collection. So I set out to search for something new.

My requirements were quite simple ;-)
Good/affordable/niche/multifunctional/best worn all year round.

In the end, I landed on Mancera and Cedrat Boise.

Spring/Summer:
Authentic citrus notes and fresh marine notes transform the fragrance into a real freshness kick in summer. Unlike many other summer fragrances, this one is a true long-lasting scent that lasts 4-5 hours on me.

Autumn:
Here, the warm woody notes and, in the end, the slight sweetness from the vanilla stand out to my nose.
Thus, it can be used without hesitation even in cooler temperatures. Personally, I can easily get through my workday with it. Still, I would consider 1-2 sprays after 6+ hours as ideal to get the maximum out of it.

Conclusion: I'm not saying anything new here. For me, in terms of price/performance (in the souk sometimes under 1 Euro per ml), it belongs in every cabinet.

Here is my assessment since I have used the predecessor Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette and this fragrance for several years.
I don't want to bore you with any top notes or other subtleties as I simply lack the nose for that. What I can say is that it remains a truly fresh, light scent like its original, only with a pleasantly woody note in the background for me.

Personally, I can smell it for about 4-6 hours. When I spray it in the morning and come home in the evening, it is definitely still noticeable to my wife, but not really to my surroundings (about 1-2 meters away).

What I have taken away over the years is that really no one finds this perfume unpleasant. I still get the same comments as before, like "Wow, you smell good," and that's enough for most of us. (without having to spend hundreds of euros)
Since I feel like I've worn it on almost all occasions, it remains a versatile fragrance.