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After watching many videos about this inexpensive fragrance, curiosity got the better of me and I ordered it.
Price? 18 euros at the drugstore, snagged online for 13 bucks.

When the fragrance arrived, the anticipation was high.
What can I really expect for 13 euros?

And here we are at a point where I must write this review - WOW!

After the first sprays, a lovely raspberry/apple mix lies on the skin - a hint of cardamom, slightly peppery - though this does not dominate.

After a few minutes, the scent becomes really beautifully boozy. The bourbon whiskey noted here is outstanding - no cheap rotgut.
Alongside it unfolds a truly beautiful leather note, but we’re not talking about an old leather jacket that has been gathering dust in the closet for months.

More like John Travolta in a leather jacket than Jack Sparrow below deck.

After jasmine, orris root, and juniper complement each other, the lovely woods reveal themselves - sandalwood and cedar.
Superbly complemented with musk and a hint of moss.

Long story short - Blind buy!

I am totally thrilled by how good such an inexpensive fragrance can be.
I wouldn’t say it smells like a high three-digit price, but the fragrance notes used here are of such high quality that one might think you need a three-digit amount to smell this good.

So, for those who don’t want to dig deep into their pockets yet still want to smell delicious, boozy, and luxurious, this is definitely the right choice.

In my opinion, the nicest fragrance available online for this price.

Sillage is also perfectly fine. 4-6 hours noticeable - depending on the number of sprays.

Better worn in winter.

Enough reading, finally send off your order.

After writing a review about the EDP, I must express my thoughts on the Extrait once again.

First of all, about the bottle - like the fragrance, there are different opinions about the bottle, but for me, it is a beautiful model.
The old batch with the red liquid is certainly more visually striking, but the new batch is also proudly displayed.

As for the scent, I can only repeat myself - incredibly good!

From the very first spray, a freshly cut peach unfolds, accompanied by a touch of a juicy green apple.
The rum note within adds a fruity depth to the fragrance.

A few minutes later, tonka bean and patchouli complement the scent.
After a while, sandalwood, vanilla, and amber join in.

It is hard to put into words how perfectly this fragrance develops.

The scent affects everyone differently, yet my surroundings were unanimously thrilled.

I don't need to say much about longevity - at least 12 hours of intense wear.
The Extrait is a bit stronger and longer-lasting than the EDP.

For fragrance lovers, it is a must to experience this at least once.

Triumph of Bacchus presents itself as an opulent, warm-spicy amber fragrance with a clearly recognizable, high-quality signature.
The opening combines a soft rum note with gentle sweetness, instantly creating a feeling of warmth and fullness without becoming overwhelming.

In the heart, a harmonious blend of dried fruits, fine saffron, and balsamic accents unfolds.
This phase feels particularly balanced: rich, yet controlled; intense, but never demanding.

The base is elegantly structured - vanilla, amber, and woods provide depth and a long-lasting, creamy-warm aura.

Il Padrino enters the room before you do - with an aura of power, discipline, and untouchable class.
The opening is strong and confident: dark spices, dry woods, and a hint of sweet tobacco rise like the smoke of a freshly lit Cohiba cigarillo.

After a while, a creamy, almost velvety note pushes forward - vanilla and amber, gently embraced by leather and patchouli -
Warm, dignified, but never old-fashioned.

At its heart, Il Padrino carries an underlying sweetness, reminiscent of honey and rum, yet beneath it always lies this masculine, slightly animalistic depth - like a tailored suit made of dark cashmere against bare skin.

Over time, it becomes a bit calmer, rounder, more elegant - a trace of musk, a hint of smoke, soft as silk.

A fragrance like a golden sunset over the dunes of Dubai - warm, majestic, and with captivating depth.
From the very first moment, spicy notes of saffron and nutmeg unfold, finely interwoven with a sweet-resinous warmth reminiscent of liquid amber.

A short while later, the heart opens: creamy rose and dark oud meet a hint of vanilla and smoky woods - elegant, yet powerful.

As it develops, Dubai Rimal becomes softer, more balsamic - a blend of fine leather, amber, and light musk. On the skin, it leaves a sensual veil, warm like desert sand, weightless like a whisper of incense in the evening breeze.