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The notes are wrong
On the package it says Apple, Cardamom and Drywoods. Yes, the other fragrance from the series has mistakenly been marketed with those notes, but the package is right this time.
The Apple note is no doubt synthetic but enjoyable, like the hairspray gels (blue colored) in barber shops.
The cardamom just balances that synthetic freshness and sweetness creating a pleasant scent bubble.
Longevity is above Zara average, 8 hours and still noticeable on skin.
Sillage is good.
A compliment getter, approved by ladies at dinner, so what could I say more? When I went to purchase it, it was in stock on the website (indicating the store), but the store didn't display them. Asked the clerk, only two left, those quietly sold fast, so grab one when you can.
Recommended.
Oh now that I remembered, it does share a lot of similarity (in sense) with the OG Invictus, probably due to the dry down, which smells like the Bay Leaf + Guiaic Wood notes in the OG Invictus.
The Apple note is no doubt synthetic but enjoyable, like the hairspray gels (blue colored) in barber shops.
The cardamom just balances that synthetic freshness and sweetness creating a pleasant scent bubble.
Longevity is above Zara average, 8 hours and still noticeable on skin.
Sillage is good.
A compliment getter, approved by ladies at dinner, so what could I say more? When I went to purchase it, it was in stock on the website (indicating the store), but the store didn't display them. Asked the clerk, only two left, those quietly sold fast, so grab one when you can.
Recommended.
Oh now that I remembered, it does share a lot of similarity (in sense) with the OG Invictus, probably due to the dry down, which smells like the Bay Leaf + Guiaic Wood notes in the OG Invictus.
Maybe it's because of its batch
Mine is manufactured in May, 2025.
The opening immediately reminds me of Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Men, but with lesser citrusy notes and a weaker leather note.
The leather note with the woody notes would dominate the whole sensory experience.
It feels like a Zara's take on CDNIM, but even if it's given the name of Extreme, it's EDP form just can't beat the EDT form of the former, and it lost the good lemon and bamboo scent in the OG.
So maybe it is because of my nose, but if you do find the package of notes enjoyable and long lasting then probably you can give it a try. If you agree with me, then you'd either pick up/stay with the CDNIM, or just wait for a discount.
The opening immediately reminds me of Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Men, but with lesser citrusy notes and a weaker leather note.
The leather note with the woody notes would dominate the whole sensory experience.
It feels like a Zara's take on CDNIM, but even if it's given the name of Extreme, it's EDP form just can't beat the EDT form of the former, and it lost the good lemon and bamboo scent in the OG.
So maybe it is because of my nose, but if you do find the package of notes enjoyable and long lasting then probably you can give it a try. If you agree with me, then you'd either pick up/stay with the CDNIM, or just wait for a discount.
That amber crystal confectionary vibe on skin
First of all, the opening of BVL Extreme shares a similarity with the VL Winter/Intense, I think this is due to the added spices in this Extreme version.
Then the scent bubble settles down on you, noticeable and has a very sweet sensation, not nauseating sweet, but remind you of those amber colored confectionery you may find at sweet stores.
And then that sweetness just sits there illuminating.
The pineapple and whatever hint of citruses are now encapsuled in those confectionery.
Vanilla? Maybe but not the type you'd find on Zara's other vanilla fragrances.
It may not be the beast people want from EXTREME, but it gives a welcomed iteration over the OG Bogoss, the Elixir, the Summer, the Winter...suited for cooler nights and air conditioned rooms, not offensive, quietly elegant.
Then the scent bubble settles down on you, noticeable and has a very sweet sensation, not nauseating sweet, but remind you of those amber colored confectionery you may find at sweet stores.
And then that sweetness just sits there illuminating.
The pineapple and whatever hint of citruses are now encapsuled in those confectionery.
Vanilla? Maybe but not the type you'd find on Zara's other vanilla fragrances.
It may not be the beast people want from EXTREME, but it gives a welcomed iteration over the OG Bogoss, the Elixir, the Summer, the Winter...suited for cooler nights and air conditioned rooms, not offensive, quietly elegant.
