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Attention: the pyramid provided by the manufacturer differs from the one stated here (thanks to the beautiful letter from @Kaathi85, I have the black-gold accompanying booklet in my hands that came with the sample set, thank you!)

According to the manufacturer, the pyramid would be:

Top note: Mango & Ginger
Heart note: Sage & Autumn Crocus
Base note: Vetiver Heart

Fragrantica even lists saffron and grapefruit additionally.

How I perceive the fragrance:
the initial notes - mango seed and ginger - are absolutely clear, fresh-green. Mango seed is slightly woody, almost reminiscent of a Christmas tree - very natural. I believe I can also perceive vetiver immediately.
The overall impression is spicy, fresh-light, grassy-herbaceous, and yet enveloping and very pleasant - in the best sense of the word.

As it develops, the herbal-spicy aspect increases significantly (probably sage is to "blame" for this), the fragrance now feels more masculine to me than at the beginning. The intensity of the scent noticeably decreases after half - 3/4 hour. One only perceives a delicate veil that gently envelops you and sometimes almost disappears. At times, it feels like it completely vanishes. In the office, I thought at noon: hmmm, today it feels as if I’m not wearing anything at all - until I left my room and upon returning, I could distinctly smell an incredibly beautiful spicy-fresh scent. So one should not be too quick to judge negatively about the sillage and longevity of Treffpunkt 8 Uhr ;).

I cannot describe the base notes exactly (probably vetiver and saffron), the scent becomes denser, warm-fruity, yet remains fundamentally fresh. I find this very beautiful, fine, and elegant. I can still smell the base on my clothing the next day. For me, the fragrance is ideal for a day at the office: it is noticed from time to time but does not disturb anyone. I would say it is stylish.

Overall, I see the fragrance more on a man ;) although: if my husband had it, I would also like to wear it, probably more in winter. I like it, definitely.

As a confessed peony fan, I had to test this new peony fragrance and I had fun doing it. Sprayed on and - … wait a minute, I know you! I know you quite well!… Who remembers the discontinued fragrance Joyful by Escada?
This is its revival: just more modern and zesty. An unexpected reunion!

The pyramid doesn't suggest it, but I noticed the similarity right away.

The peony is wonderful and in full bloom. The scent is both sweet and fresh at the same time. Those looking for exactly this combination will find it here, and for a small price too.

The fragrance starts with a slightly smoky, almost masculine note, but immediately becomes sweet and feminine. It is also fruity: I sense a bit of citrus and the juicy pear first. The development is quite linear. The longevity is average.
If I continue to compare the fragrance with the Escada, I must say that there is one thing I don't miss here, but find better resolved in "Seductive Blue | Guess": it has no violet leaf and no blackcurrant - which bothered me back then with Joyful.

I must say that the blue bottle is really pretty. To me, the scent only comes across as not necessarily "expensive," if you will.

To test the fragrance, you don't have to travel far; our DM had it ;)

A scent, like a casual acquaintance, who first showers you with exaggerated compliments, roses, and jasmine blossoms over a cup of instant coffee (flavor vanilla!), and then quickly evaporates, ;) leaving behind a cloud of cigarette smoke and sweet aftershave. And you stand there laughing and shaking your head - wondering: what was that? :)))

No, this is not a full-fledged review, rather a scent association, but that's all I can muster here, sorry ;)

At first, I thought this scent could come from the Bond No. 9 line, and that it resembles, for example, "New York Amber (Extrait de Parfum) | Bond No. 9." But Bond is of course much more complex, although the notes do resemble each other. And here everything happens in fast forward and ends in cigarette smoke with a laugh. ;)

As a peony perfume collector, I had to test this scent. (Thank you, dear Surame, for the opportunity in the traveling letter!) Well, I have encountered much worse interpretations of peonies.

One must give credit to Wonderland Peony by Floral Street for not coming across as artificial or synthetic at all. On the contrary! There’s no unpleasant note to disturb, nothing scratchy or sour on the horizon. It’s summer, the sun is shining on the skin, the sky is blue, and there isn’t a cloud in sight! The raspberries are so ripe that the juice is oozing out, and the strawberries are already ready. The mood is completely carefree, it smells of sweet idleness and no guilty conscience about it ;) Wonderful! Moments like these are meant to be cherished.
No, one cannot expect profundity from this fragrance, and it doesn’t really develop. At least on my skin, it unfortunately disappears quickly before the cedarwood base can even be detected. And it stays quite close to the skin.

Now I come to the downsides. Unfortunately, it lacks depth and freshness. One shouldn’t expect any sillage from it either. Well, it’s good that it’s gone faster than one can get tired of it. Otherwise, the sweetness could become boring. After 2-3 hours, it’s gone. But at least it’s a lovely 2 hours.
And sometimes you want exactly such scents that don’t clash and are simple, but capture a moment of comfort or a memory.

My 16-year-old self would have loved it ;) I don’t really want to admit it, but I kind of like it now too. Because it fits perfectly in the midst of longing for summer. :)

Actually, I don't like amber scents, but I have to admit, this one is not bad, as the roses definitely take the lead. Despite the saffron and amber. It doesn't seem heavy or "cloying" to me at all, which I sometimes fear with Montale fragrances. It is warm, but still allows me enough air to breathe. Starts off energetic, then becomes cozy. "Crazy in Love" is not so crazy, but rather a feel-good scent, confident, zesty, modern. Naturally sweet, so for me it's girly, not unisex.

One immediately thinks that the scent is secondary - if you stay within the Montale family, it is a child of Roses Musk Eau de Parfum and Arabians Tonka. To me, it also sounds like a mix of Delina Eau de Parfum and Instant Crush.

So, my conclusion: it is a radiant, spicy rose-amber scent. Not retro at all. Definitely good for going out, even in Corona times, you will smell it through the mask.
P.S.: If it is too overpowering for you, but you like the direction, you might be happy with Explicite ;)