Nici97

The only difference I perceive compared to Intense Cafe is that this one is a bit less bitter, less coffee (which isn’t listed anyway)
But otherwise, they smell 95% the same, I even find Dahaab Saafi better at the moment.
What surprised me right after the first spray is that this one doesn’t have an alcoholic opening, as I usually know from cheap perfumes. You immediately get this wonderfully rosy intense Cafe DNA.
I don’t know how high the fragrance oil content is, probably less than one might think, because it really smells strong and lasts long.
I was so happy to finally have a blind buy that didn’t flop!
For the price, it wouldn’t have been a big deal, but I will definitely keep repurchasing this scent over and over again
It smells so high-quality and for so little money!

...or why do I not smell anything of what others describe?
To me, it smells very much like Guidance Eau de Parfum, not a twin sister, but definitely a close relative.
And both have this (to my nose) unbearable moldy nut note.
I can't perceive anything fresh, fruity, or floral at all.
Allegedly, this type of fragrance is supposed to bring many compliments, but unfortunately, I can't stand it and will have to forgo those compliments :(
Longevity is top! The scent doesn't let go of me even after multiple washes...

Tried it on a strip next to Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum and after half an hour I could hardly tell the difference anymore. On the skin, however, it was different: the scent was initially very unpleasantly chemical, somewhat piercing/scratchy (that base note you often smell in La Rive)
But if you give it some time, it develops nicely.
You can definitely smell the difference in quality, but for the price, I think the scent is quite successful. So I can't really understand the negative review.

Most cherry fragrances don't appeal to me, but when I smelled Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum on a lady in a café, I was totally surprised by how wonderful the sillage can be. Since then, I've liked the scent and bought a small decant.
In the drugstore, I then tested this variant, which is supposed to be a dupe. And what can I say? It really smells very, very similar to me and is totally delicious, and it also lasted a long time on my skin. I could perceive the scent all day, but I can't judge how it was for my surroundings. I also usually don't apply much, as my nose is very sensitive.
But at that price, you can easily reapply!

At first, the scent immediately reminds me of those mini perfume bottles of my mother's that I found so terrible as a child, associating them with grandma and incense.
But then comes a 180° turn, orange blossom clearly takes center stage and the mustiness completely fades away - the fragrance becomes beautiful and acquires a honey-like sweetness that is creamy and not sticky at all.
At the same time, a gentle, citrusy freshness remains, giving the scent clarity. On my skin, it develops such depth and harmony that I couldn't stop sniffing it all evening.
I have never smelled anything comparable; Eau des Sens is truly unique and has now become one of my favorites.