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So now I dare to tackle this fragrance, which I have owned for a few months, and dedicate a comment to it.

In general, opinions on the scents from La Martina are quite divided, as they have often managed to successfully copy fragrances from successful brands, sometimes well, sometimes less so. However, I must also say that I find all the fragrances from this house very special. They may not appeal to everyone, but I don't think they are poorly made. Especially the men's fragrances are all very masculine, not for women, leaving out Pampamia. Moreover, they are not for the masses, which I find good and appreciate! It should stay that way!

But now to Sueno:

The bottle is by far my favorite among all La Martina fragrances!
If I had to describe it in two words, "high-quality" and "noble" would fit best. A heavy glass bottle made of transparent, brownish glass. I particularly like the light brown "saddled" leather with the embedded logo! It is real leather and smells like it! Wonderful! Nothing made of plastic, as is the case with the entire bottle. With the elaborately looking, hand-stitched seam made of white thread, attention has also been paid to details. It gives the bottle a completely different touch. One could think the leather is sewn to the glass! Classy! The heavy metallic cap, which has the name embedded in real leather on top, fits well with the rest of the bottle! The bottle also feels very good in the hand! I also think the spray head is great! Not cheap, and it releases just the right amount of mist!
I give the bottle an overall grade of 1.

Now to the scent:

It starts very citrusy-fruity! You don't perceive the apple much, but it is there, and it makes the lemon really juicy and fruity. You would want to bite into it! Definitely not a toilet block! After about a quarter of an hour, the citrus notes recede, and the conifers come to the forefront. However, the citrus notes are still there! It no longer smells citrusy but simply fresh and woody! But what does "simply" even mean? It smells really, really good! As if you were walking through the woods on a warm spring day after a short rain shower! Simply delightful! This phase of the scent is also my favorite part of this fragrance. After one to two hours, the citrus notes have completely disappeared, and it becomes woodier, and with the oak moss and patchouli, it also has a slightly mossy/herbal quality but above all, it becomes more robust and masculine! However, it still remains fresh! The unsweetened tonka bean makes the scent feel a bit warmer.
A sensually pleasant fragrance for spring and summer! It is definitely well-received in my surroundings!

The longevity is quite good for a fresh scent! It lasts about 6 - 8 hours on me. However, the sillage is more summery. In the first 2 hours, it is well noticeable, then it becomes increasingly close to the skin.

Conclusion: This fragrance is perfect if you want to experience something, if you want to go out and do something! Experience adventures! It lifts my mood, and I feel really comfortable with it! An absolute leisure fragrance with a great scent progression, in my opinion! I'm surprised it has remained so unnoticed until now. I can highly recommend it, and it is definitely worth a test!

First of all, "Hello" dear Parfumo community!

This is my first comment that I will leave here in the community. I have been thinking for a long time about when and especially for which fragrance I would take the time... It was clear to me from the beginning that it would not be a mainstream fragrance that I would comment on first. I thought it should be a perfume that truly deserves it! Well, and then I somehow ended up with this one... *Happy feelings*

But let's start with the "appearance" of this fragrance:

The bottle doesn't immediately catch the eye when passing by, but upon closer inspection, it definitely stands out from the crowd. I don't know any bottle that is so special and yet so elegant. The faceted glass is very elaborately made and may not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. The gold-bronze cap and the golden "Valentino" inscription fit perfectly with the contents and the rest of the bottle. The engraved name makes the bottle appear even more noble. For some, the bottle may seem "old-fashioned" or "tacky," but I really like it!

Now let's finally get to the scent:

I don't even know how to start.. It is clear: The scent is an absolute masterpiece!
Please do not test this fragrance on a test strip, as it does not smell nearly as good! So spray a little on your skin. The fresh top note is not noticeable for long, as the heart note quickly takes over. But with this fragrance, you don't even need to notice it, as it absolutely lives off the coffee and the sweet Gianduja cream! These two components together are simply heavenly! The cream gives the coffee this unique sweetness! A creamy gourmand sweetness that comes off slightly powdery, but is by no means sharp, rather very, very elegant and pleasant! "Mr. Gold Bar" can go back down into his mine and pack up! Later in the base, a little leather comes into play. Cedar is kept very subtle. Everything just harmonizes perfectly, nothing bothers me! A very elegant fragrance with a slight heaviness, simply melting away! I would wear this for a cozy dinner for two!

The longevity is good! I perceive it on my skin for a long time, although I think for a sweet gourmand fragrance, it could last a bit longer. On clothing, it lasts forever! The next morning, my sweater still smells good and noticeable! The sillage is also good. You are definitely noticed! However, it does decrease over time. It could be better. But that is also the only downside!

Conclusion: This fragrance is simple yet in a unique class of its own! It doesn't need to be complicated because it is perfect just as it is! Moreover, the appearance of the bottle confirms the contents 100%! For me, an absolute dream fragrance!