In the prelude it smells like caramel / honey but that evaporates very quickly and remains simply the typical oud smell as a base. Much does not do there more, very linear fragrance. In my opinion, H / S could be better

The bitter almond harmonizes perfectly with the tonka bean - a friend once said to me "You smell just rich!" and that is what this fragrance is - noble and rich. What does this fragrance care if a newbie doesn't like in? The connoisseur will continue...