Laertes

Bright, pithy orange up front, which then develops over the course of about 30 minutes into a more mellow orange blossom. Fades away from there. Projection is moderate while it lasts, but longevity isn’t the greatest. It’s a beautiful scent all the same; one I find simultaneously calming and cheering.

Got to admit, I’ve been curious about this one for a while. Initial spray is very sweet, then come the woods and spices (nutmeg, pine, cypress & cedar) which add a deeper, darker, more resinous vibe. As it settles, the lavender becomes the dominant note; it has a sun-bleached, faded sort of vibe that I really like, and is not as oppressive as I sometimes find lavender to be. The Sauvage DNA is there in the background, underpinning the whole experience. It becomes muskier as it fades gradually away.

Being an alcohol free formula, the initial spray is quite watery and can run down your arm. It leaves a small amount of oily residue also. Neither are complaints, just observations.

To me, this feels like a cross between the EDT and the Elixir. I would say it’s the sweetest of the line, and perhaps the most traditionally unisex (although I am a woman and will happily wear any of the range, so make of that what you will). It lasts about 6 hours on my skin, and projects moderately. It is slightly more subdued than some of its brothers, but not everything needs to be beast mode. It’s beautifully smooth and aromatic; definitely not deserving of the hate it seems to be getting, although of course everyone’s tastes vary. I enjoy this, and would consider buying a FB.

Initial spray is sweeter than I expected; mostly candied mandarin and lemon. Honestly smells a bit like bathroom cleaner to me. Some spearmint as it settles. Very musky base with woody undertones. Not as clean/refreshing as I was hoping. Tbh, a bit of a disappointment. Especially at this price point.

Powdery whipped cream up front, which quickly develops into photo-realistic vanilla ice cream and waffle cone. Fades away into ambery-vanilla musk. Lasts around 8 hours on my skin, projects moderately (arm’s length). Very similar vibes to Bianco Latte, which I already have, so not one I feel the need to add to my collection at the moment. A future contender, however!

Initial spray is photo-realistic toffee popcorn. This fades within about 90 minutes, and the “sweet notes” - reminiscent of gummy bears to me - become dominant. There are undertones of cotton candy.

I like it, but it’s definitely more of a novelty than a perfume I’d wear everyday, and it does lean a touch artificial. Projects moderately, lasts around 4-5 hours on my skin.