Hotscent89

I know this fragrance does not enjoy a particularly good reputation here, a circumstance I can only partially understand.

I think this situation is mainly due to the fact that this eau de toilette is not particularly high-quality and, on the other hand, comes across as very synthetic. Moreover, it is a very inexpensive drugstore scent, which further emphasizes the cheap touch.

But I would like to briefly share my story about this EDT.

I wore this scent during the first meetings with my now-girlfriend.

It was early May 2013, and she loved the scent from the very beginning. Especially when we were walking by the harbor and the wind gently carried the fragrance to her, she was smitten.

Shortly thereafter, I wore fragrances like Dior Homme Intense, Annayake Tomo, and Midnight in Paris, all of which she mentioned she loves to smell.

However, a few days ago, I decided to wear this scent again after months and surprise her on a special evening.

She recognized the scent immediately, and when I held her in my arms, emotions overflowed, and a few tears were shed. This is, of course, due to the fact that she associates this fragrance with a very special time.

But I also understand what she loves about this scent.

The opening of artemisia, bergamot, and cardamom is very spicy and masculine.

Artemisia and cardamom give the fragrance its intense aroma as well as a bitter undertone. The bergamot enhances all this with a subtle freshness that, in my opinion, prevents the scent from losing itself in that "intense aroma" described above right from the start.

Just seconds after spraying, a hint of lavender comes in, but it is only very faintly noticeable and is completely overrun by the extremely strong cinnamon.

After a few minutes, this fragrance is a real pleasure for me.

It becomes very sweet as described by others, but for me, it loses none of its masculine character.

The base notes slowly come in after a while, but they mainly allow the cinnamon to hold its place until the end.

Longevity and sillage are, of course, the big topic here and a strong point of criticism, but for me, it does not pose a particular problem.
Since fragrances seem to unfold and hold well on my skin.

For about 4-5 hours, it smells relatively intense, but then quickly fades.
The base notes mixed with cinnamon linger for a good while longer.

The sillage is satisfactory and, as mentioned above, quite usable with a gentle breeze ;)

The similarity to Le Male is clearly noticeable due to part of the top and heart notes.

However, Le Male has a character that is too boring for me and does not particularly excite me.

For me, this is a special scent that can somehow captivate me despite the clearly higher-quality fragrances in my collection.

I would be happy to one day hold a similarly scented, high-quality perfume in my hands.

I recommend it for purchase.

At this price, I recommend everyone to give it a short test.

I apologize that a short story turned into a novel, but everyone enjoys a story with a happy ending ;)

I purchased this fragrance a few days ago and I am really satisfied so far.

I had seen it many times while strolling through stores, and during a perfume test, a friend mentioned after a brief sniff that the scent was good. However, we both didn’t pay much attention to it, and the rather low price didn’t hint at the fact that a truly quality fragrance with decades of success history was hidden behind it.

I then sprayed the fragrance during a proper test and immediately sensed an extreme feeling of freshness with a somewhat sharp citrus note at first. I wasn’t overly impressed yet and wandered through a few more shops, curious to see how the story would unfold. After a few minutes, the scent changes quite significantly and becomes floral through the heart notes. However, it is more subtle than one might expect at first glance of the heart notes. Because relatively quickly, the base notes come into play and connect all the notes into a skillfully crafted whole.

The amber gives the fragrance a slight oriental touch, accompanied by the warm spiciness of tonka bean and rounded off by the dry masculine note of cedar.

Sillage and longevity are okay but nothing special. About 4-5 hours of enjoyment can be had with this fragrance; when applied to clothing, it lasts very intensely and definitely twice as long.

For me, it’s a summery fresh scent that also finds its rightful place in other seasons.

For me, it’s a good fragrance for clubs/discos and also very suitable for sports.

For quite some time, I have been using Parfumo as a source of inspiration.

Some fragrances have already found their way into my collection thanks to this site.

Now I would like to write my first comment about a very special scent.

I read a lot of positive things here, went to a perfume store, and smelled our "Intensive" friend for the first time. I must admit that what my nose perceived did not really excite me, and my experiences with high-quality perfumes had been nonexistent until then. So, I couldn't imagine that a fragrance could transform and change so dramatically.

Some time later, I dared to give it a try.
The opening is very intense and powdery, and this lasts for a few minutes but quickly transforms into an increasingly elegant scent for me.

After about 30-60 minutes, the fragrance has turned into the wonderful smell that I love so much. It simply smells extremely elegant, refined, and seductive.

For me, it's definitely a scent for dates, going out, or spending time with one's beloved lady.

The fragrance lasts what feels like an eternity, the sillage is very good but not too monstrous.

And regarding the positive feedback from my surroundings, there's nothing to complain about.

My girlfriend loves it, as do many of my female colleagues and acquaintances.

Clear recommendation to buy and 100% from me.