Megaboss

I had the pleasure of testing the fragrance multiple times in different situations thanks to a sample. First of all, it must be said that this scent does not reinvent the wheel. It is oriented towards existing fragrances, with strong similarities to Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum especially at the beginning. So, soapy rose on a light oud base. A distinct caramel note accompanies it, making the fragrance more feminine. In my opinion, however, a man can also wear this scent, especially if the outfit is a bit more elegant.
As for the fragrance itself, I can only say that it remains quite linear and does not develop significantly. Individual notes, such as the very light oud accord, become less prominent over time. In the end, a not unharmonious and by no means cheap-smelling sweet and slightly powdery/creamy scent remains.
All in all, I cannot understand the fragrance rating of 7.2 (as of 06.24). Similar fragrances, like the aforementioned OSM, have a fragrance rating of 8.5 at the same time.
Where Born from Fire has to make compromises is in the H/S. This is by no means bad, but it doesn't hit as hard as comparable rose/oud fragrances. After 8 hours, I could still perceive the scent, and it naturally lasts much longer on clothing.
If you are into this type of perfume (rose/oud) that tends to lean feminine, I can definitely recommend it. The price for 100 ml is really fair.

I was tempted to buy this fragrance by the many very good reviews, both here on Parfumo and from all the well-known perfume YouTubers. It should be noted that I bought it blind.

When the fragrance arrived and I sprayed the first few pumps on my arm, I was initially overwhelmed. You can smell many spices (I especially perceive the pepper, cinnamon, and saffron), which are embedded in a vanilla note. One might think you are standing in a spice shop at the Christmas market. I can hardly smell the cumin, which is a bit more challenging for many. The grapefruit is also hardly noticeable. In summary, the opening is very successful for what the fragrance is supposed to represent.

After 15-30 minutes, the fragrance calms down a bit; the spices diminish, it becomes creamier, and the tobacco note increasingly comes to the fore. And it is exactly from this point that I no longer find the fragrance as successful. Maybe it's just me, but the combination of vanilla, tobacco, and amber I only perceive as a mush. The fragrance has no edges or corners anymore, but rather blurs.

Regarding longevity, I can say that the fragrance lasts very long on my skin. I spray it on in the evening, and the next morning I can still smell it. The projection, especially at the beginning, is also very strong.

In summary: If you like the drydown, then this is really a very good fragrance, especially for the price you pay for it. However, I would not buy it again.