Liz13

I ordered a sample because of the many positive reviews and being "influenced," and I eagerly tested the scent. I might become unpopular now, but I primarily perceive an incredibly strong non-alcoholic cocktail here, a real fruit bomb dominated by mango. The listed woods, as well as amber and oud, almost sink into it and are hardly noticeable to me. Therefore, I believe that the price-performance ratio is not right here. However: Those who like God of Fire can enjoy a remarkable H/S. The scent easily survives a shower, which I also do not consider a plus point, even if I liked the fragrance.

The scent initially reminds me of marzipan due to the almond, but this quickly fades and transforms into a pleasant, elegant soft vanilla, not sweet, but elegant and slightly spicy. There is a very light medicinal touch, but it is by no means disturbing. I do not perceive the spritziness of the bergamot. Overall, it is a close-to-skin, absolutely unobtrusive fragrance that I find myself sniffing at my wrist repeatedly. I particularly like that the rum also remains very subtle, and you don't carry around an alcoholic smell. I do not smell whiskey. I will probably get it at least in the 15ml variant, as that is also available. I know a lot of vanilla scents, but I feel that this one is truly unlike any other for my nose.

Laundry/Clean scent, a true aldehyde cloud, which however has a strong paper note in the opening that lingers for a long time. As if a piece of paper had been lightly sprinkled with laundry perfume. I think this fragrance won't offend anyone, but it is neither (like, for example, Bal d‘Afrique) pleasing to everyone, nor does this rather soapy scent convince with an interesting development. It bothered me a bit during testing; I washed it off after two hours.

The scent gives off bakery vibes, but rather of the fine, small, elegant kind. As if one has landed in a patisserie in an upscale neighborhood in Paris. At first, I particularly enjoy the blood orange, then the progression, which indeed has a delicate floral touch, and finally allows one to catch a whiff of musk. This development sets Lira apart from many other "vanilla pastry" scents. Those looking for a very similar fragrance and wanting to spend less money will find Tendre Madeleine a great alternative - or a "layering option." H/S is similarly moderate for both fragrances.