SaPa2005

Setting: it came as a sample in a Guerlain package, and as soon as I opened it, I was greeted by a scent that I found super interesting.

Sprayed the sample: mhhh, this isn't the fragrance, is it? It starts fresh and aquatic, with a restrained hint of pear.

DryDown: Yes, this is the fragrance! It develops very creamy - I pictured myself looking out at the (not salty ;-)) sea with sunscreen in hand. In an upscale setting.

I find that the longer the fragrance develops, the more interesting it becomes. Super beautiful, pleasant, and warm to wear.

Nevertheless - personally, I wouldn't buy a bottle, as I still don't find it extraordinary enough, or there's too much designer DNA coming through for my nose.

First Sniff - yes, summery.
A few minutes later - mh, something is bothering me.
Dry Down - creamy pleasant.

So basically an experience bottle. I find it gives fruity summer vibes right at the opening, but then, for me, it takes on a somewhat dull, piercing quality that I don't like.
However, this changes the longer the scent lingers. It becomes very creamy floral and lasts on my skin super long without projecting strongly.
Not a blind buy. Initially very unisex and in the dry down tends to be feminine.

After the EdP in my collection received the "Marzipan scent label," I would simply add "+Pistachio Cream" to the Extrait.

First sniff feels lighter than the EdP - then the pistachio comes through shortly after. Here, the note feels rather milky/creamy.
Then a slight hint of leather comes in - which I personally find rather disturbing & more masculine than the EdP.

Tonka & vanilla always hovering lightly in the background.

In the dry down, I find it very similar to the EdP and do not perceive any significant differences.

My subjective conclusion: I find the EdP much more elegant, refined, harmonious and would always prefer this one.

First Sniff - Campfire, Wood, Fir, Burnt, Smoke?

It immediately gave me something burnt (woody) and I was irritated because I simply expected something different.
The date comes through after about 15 minutes and sweetens the whole thing - still, my campfire image remains throughout the entire progression.
It also has a balsamic quality.
In the dry down, it’s slightly creamier, oriental.

A date that simply doesn’t suit my taste.

Reminds me at first of Arabians Tonka - yet with a distinctly smokier tobacco note, in my opinion. Dry, not sweet, as I see it.
In the dry down, it becomes slightly creamy but remains consistently smoky.
Anyone who likes AT will surely find this one really good too - it just has nuances that differ.
I would describe it as "softer" in overall appearance, absolutely unique and for me more smoke/tobacco.