MisterX95

Asked the Mexican in the dense jungle of the Yucatan. The answer is probably: Simone Andreoli.

For me, Tulum Junglescape is so far the fragrance that most embodies green tea. With Imagination, Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum and co, the tea only comes to the fore for me in the course of the fragrance - with Junglescape it is there immediately.

A blend of green tea with light, tropical fruits, not overly sweetened and infused with fresh green leaves.

For me, the fragrance doesn't scream summer at all, but is very universally applicable.

Sillage and longevity are okay and fall somewhere in the standard range (7-8 points). But more is not to be expected.

For me all in all a very successful release and a great addition to the mostly refreshing collection by Simone Andreoli!

The bottle says it all. It comes in bright yellow, but doesn't look cheap at all - Kinetic remains true to its line and has simply fallen into the color pot

After the first videos of Exsence 2025 and the fragrance bunker, I was impressed - and that didn't change when the fragrance arrived

You won't find any toilet stone vibes here. What so often stands out in the top notes of fresh, lemony fragrances is simply not there.

Instead, the fragrance is much more like a creamy lemon ice cream, not at all tangy, simply delicious.

Now, at 15 degrees, it doesn't feel wrong to wear the fragrance - so what will it be like in summer? For me, it's very universally wearable, everyday, sports, in the office in summer, on the beach - maybe even in the club.

The fragrance remains very gentle and soft over the course of the fragrance, it is less radiant and is simply a nose flatterer.

Longevity on my skin not unearthly, but very solid 8h perceptible.

Probably one of the best releases for summer 2025 and the Kinetic brand!

I tested both fragrances at the same time and on different days, as I was sure that the DNA bottle would have to move in with me. I would like to share my subjective experiences with you:

Fragrance (progression):
Both fragrances are characterized by teen notes and citrus. With Wūlóng Chá (original), I notice a much more pungent citrus and much more green notes than with the version with the X. Overall, the X seems a little fruitier, milder and more rounded than the original, making it more wearable in spring and cooler summer days, as well as in the evenings.

Longevity and sillage:
Due to the greater depth of the X and the stronger tea and base notes, it lasts a little longer on my skin than the original. However, both are perfectly okay for a summer fragrance with 5-7 hours of longevity, although not outstanding. The sillage is a little stronger at the beginning with the OG, as the citrus-green notes "jump out" at you much more. In general, however, neither of these fragrances fill rooms and are rather discreet and perceptible close to the skin.

Conclusion:
For me it has become the Wūlóng Chá X. The fragrances have an unmistakable similarity, but the X simply seems more mature, more grown-up and also more expensive, which is definitely worth the price difference. However, if you are looking for something for the really hot summer days, you definitely can't go wrong with Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum!

First of all: The Spectre Malachite is a fragrance from the Maison Alhambra series by Lattafa and therefore currently not available on Parfumo.

A comparison:
The God of Fire has a special citric quality, yet it is very gentle and rather close to the skin right from the start. The mango vibes feel like drinking a mango spritzer without extra sugar in an Italian garden in the early summer months. Nestled in nature, with lemon trees and the aroma of fresh spices that are anything but penetrating on the nose. The fragrance develops gently and the fruitiness slowly fades over time.

The Spectre Malachite is often seen as a dupe of the GoF. When you look at the fragrance notes, you immediately think: Why, is the mango missing? In fact, in my opinion, Spectre Malachite smells much more intensely of mango than the GoF itself. It smells more like a really sweet, fruity mango lassi. Creamier, fruitier, more intense - much more forward. The development is much more linear, it remains sweeter and fruitier on the skin.

For me, two different fragrances with initially similar DNA. The GoF is definitely the more wearable fragrance throughout the day, but if you want to smell something more in the direction of Kirke, Erba Pura or other creamy-fruity fragrances, the Spectre Malachite is certainly an exciting alternative.

I swapped the Amore Caffè here in the Souk as a bottling. As a passionate non-coffee drinker, I certainly don't have the best nose for coffee notes. But this fragrance took me right back to the early 2000s.

The first thing that popped into my head was Krüger Instant Cappuccino. That's exactly how I remember the smell of the powder that my parents used to spoon into their cups every now and then on a Sunday. After more than 15 years, the last time I had the smell in my nose, it's really nice to indulge in nostalgia!

The comparison is of course in no way intended to insult the fragrance (or the cappuccino) - I just couldn't get it out of my head.