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I thought long and hard about whether I should buy Toffee or not. Although I like the DNA, I was unsure whether I needed another fragrance that went in this direction, as I already own the Eclaire and the Tiramisu Caramel
However, since it was temporarily available at a very reasonable price, I decided to make a blind purchase to finally be able to test it.

"Toffee" starts with a very delicious soft coffee note - very milky and creamy, like a cappuccino with lots of foam.
The coffee note fades slightly into the background and gives way to caramel and milk.
It smells of warm vanilla milk with lots of honey and freshly baked crispy cookies or waffles that have been doused with caramel syrup.
Very deliciously gourmand, but not too authentic.

Musk is added later on, giving the fragrance a soft and warm note.

Toffee is a very linear fragrance that does not evolve from the opening to the drydown.

Although it tends to be more feminine, men who like the DNA of Bianco Latte will certainly like it too.

At 6 hours, the longevity is moderate, but could be better.
P/L is still top, as the fragrance is sometimes available for less than 15 euros.

In summary, "Toffee" is a very beautiful, milky-sweet, creamy and delicious gourmand. The caramel note remains present throughout the entire fragrance, which I really liked.
For me personally, however, the similarity to Eclaire & Co is too great, although "Toffee" is a caramel fragrance in its own right.
However, anyone looking for another alternative to this DNA should definitely try "Toffee".

I'm actually not a big fan of leather fragrances, as the leather note is often too intense, dominant, earthy and far too masculine for me.
With Liwan, however, it's completely different.

"Liwan" starts directly fruity and leathery.
I notice a lot of davana, which I really like because the smell reminds me of prunes: sweet, with a hint of cognac and the scent of apricots.
The davana is joined by bergamot, which gives it a certain freshness.
At the same time, the leather is present. It is soft, gentle, natural and subtly woody.
I also perceive oud, but it is not animalistic, but warm and spicy.
It gives the fragrance a very nice oriental touch.

Davana and leather are the most present notes right up to the drydown, which can also be clearly perceived throughout the fragrance, with Davana slightly in the foreground.

For me, Liwan is very similar to "Laathani /للاثاني | Ahmed Al Maghribi" as well as to Marj Eau de Parfum, although the oud is much more prominent in "Marj".

The longevity is very good. I perceive it for about 8 hours, on clothes even the next day.
P/L is top, as it is sometimes available for less than 20 euros.

For me, it is a unisex fragrance that has a slight masculine tendency due to the leather-oud combination, but it also goes very well with a woman because of its fruity sweetness.

It is a fragrance for spring and summer, except on very hot days of over 30° it would be a bit too much for me due to the woody spiciness.

Liwan is a fruity, not too sweet oriental fragrance to which the leather note fits very well and both harmonize beautifully with each other.
I am happy that I could test "Liwan" and thank Garnele who was once again so kind and gave me the opportunity to test this fragrance.
I liked it so much that a bottle was already allowed to move into my collection some time ago.

I had already tested Infrad Luxe some time ago and I basically liked the fragrance, but I noticed a strange note that I couldn't determine and that bothered me
A few weeks later I tested "Infrad Luxe" again ... and what can I say?
The disturbing note had disappeared..
Maybe it was me or maybe the fragrance has matured even further over time.

Infrad Luxe starts with vanilla and lots of Palo Santo, which immediately gives the fragrance a woody note. The palo santo is warm, slightly sweet and very pleasantly woody with a minimal citrusy nuance.
This is joined by coconut, which is fresh, sweet and subtly creamy, albeit with a hint of synthetics.

As the fragrance progresses, Palo Santo fades into the background and makes way for sandalwood. The fragrance remains woody, but becomes softer and warmer.
The vanilla and coconut remain in the foreground throughout the fragrance, with the vanilla playing the main role for me.

Infrad Luxe is supposed to be an alternative to Vanilla Powder Eau de Parfum, which I have unfortunately not tested and therefore cannot draw a comparison. For me, however, the fragrance is very similar to Blooming Bliss with the difference that "Infrad Luxe" is sweeter for me and the coconut note comes out more clearly.

The longevity is good at around 8 hours. I notice it on clothes for over 12 hours.
P/L is top, as it performs well and is available at a very good price.

For me, "Infrad Luxe" is a unisex fragrance that can also be worn very well by a man, although it has a slight feminine tendency.
Due to its woody character, I would rather wear the fragrance in spring or fall because it is too heavy for me in summer.

I am glad that I tested Infrad Luxe again, because I really like it now.
Sometimes it's worth giving a fragrance a second chance.

... was my first thought when I sprayed Opus Magnum for the first time. It can't possibly be that intentional... what is it?
A pungent, spicy smell of Maggi hit my nose. Somehow salty, chemical and also reminiscent of lovage.

The unpleasant note disappears after a few seconds and basil comes very clearly to the fore. This is joined by cardamom, which smells spicy-fresh and slightly ethereal, almost like eucalyptus oil. Frankincense also joins in, making the fragrance even spicier and slightly smoky.

A few minutes later, "Opus Magnum" develops further. Lavender is added, which smells slightly sweet but mainly herbaceous. I also briefly notice fenugreek, which gives the fragrance a slightly bitter and pungent nuance.
Tobacco also makes an appearance, but remains discreetly in the background.

The fragrance changes again in the drydown.
Licorice and aniseed emerge clearly and give Opus Magnum its typical liquorice scent. The licorice note continues to be accompanied by tobacco and cardamom, with which the fragrance also fades out.

The longevity is good. I perceive "Opus Magnum" for about eight hours, a little longer on clothing.

For me, Opus Magnum is clearly a masculine fragrance that I personally can't imagine on a woman.

At first, the fragrance irritated and overwhelmed me. There's a lot going on and nothing really fits together. The opening takes a lot of getting used to and is even exhausting at times.
The licorice note in the drydown is very nice and I like it, but getting there is long and challenging.

French Avenue has many very beautiful fragrances. But since my focus is more on sweet gourmand fragrances, I was completely unaware of Miraj Exclusif.
But since I am always curious about fragrances that go in a completely different direction and I test everything that comes under my nose, I was curious about the fragrance.

Miraj Exclusif opens with a mixture of coffee and cardamom, whereby the coffee note remains rather subtle and the cardamom dominates. The cardamom is very sweet and spicy, slightly fresh, with a subtle hint of eucalyptus.
After a short time, the cardamom fades into the background and it becomes greener.
Fir comes to the fore and gives the fragrance a resinous, woody and slightly ethereal touch.
I only notice jasmine on the fringes and it plays a subordinate role.

Vanilla and incense emerge in the drydown. Unfortunately, I don't find the vanilla very intense; instead, the incense dominates and gives the fragrance a very smoky, warm and slightly earthy character.
Finally, the cardamom reappears and combines with the incense, bringing the fragrance to a close.

The durability is good. I perceive "Miraj Exclusif" on clothing for about 8 hours, after which it becomes softer and gentler.

Although Miraj Exclusif is declared as a feminine fragrance, I find it more masculine due to its spicy notes and strong incense.
As I don't like cardamom or incense, I'm afraid I'll pass here.
However, anyone looking for an oriental, not too sweet, smoky fragrance should give "Miraj Exclusif" a try.