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Sometimes you encounter a fragrance completely by chance, without expectation, without intention, and that’s what makes the discovery so special. This was the case with this perfume. I sprayed it on quite unceremoniously while passing by, actually without much hope. But what happened next really surprised me.

Even the first breath catapulted me back to my childhood:
To the mountains of my homeland, where wild mountain tea grows. This unique aroma of sun-dried herbs, warm hay, and that slightly sweet, balsamic note that you never forget. It’s the scent that arises when mountain tea is steeped in hot water and the air fills with an almost sacred calm. A calm that you feel before you comprehend it.

Officially, we’re talking about hay, patchouli, black pepper, tobacco, cedar, and jasmine, but there’s so much more behind it. Between the lines, you smell something wild, honest, earthy. Something that cannot be artificially composed. It’s as if someone captured the soul of this mountain tea and poured it into a bottle.

And here lies the greatest contradiction: The bottle itself: modern, almost interchangeable, too present, does not fit at all with what’s inside. Even the name is completely misleading. I would never have expected such a profound, emotional scent from this brand. If someone had told me this was a limited release from a small, avant-garde niche house, I would have believed it immediately.

I have tested everything; from drugstore classics to the most expensive artisan creations, but such an experience, such an honest surprise, happens rarely. This fragrance has a soul. And every time I wear it, I feel for a moment like I’m back there - up on the mountain, where the wind smells of hay, tea, and freedom.

PS: The drydown brings a surprising fresh note that gives the entire fragrance a very mass-friendly DNA.

I have been searching for a good coffee scent for a very long time and have tried really a lot of different ones. Unfortunately, most coffee fragrances have always been either too sweet, barely noticeable, or just a supporting role in the compositions.
When this fragrance was released and I caught wind of it, I felt a great joy, as I was very optimistic based on the previous reviews and comments. Above all, I was very pleased that cardamom was incorporated here, as I really appreciate the combination of coffee with cardamom. Additionally, the notes only mentioned coffee and cardamom, so I assumed that this time it would truly be a clear coffee scent. Unfortunately, I was disappointed this time as well; this fragrance disappointed me the most out of all the previous "coffee" scents. The opening is the only interesting and beautiful part of the entire composition. It really starts with a powerful cloud of cardamom, and immediately afterwards, the coffee note comes to the forefront. Up to this point, everything was really good, and I eagerly awaited the progression of the fragrance.
However, the coffee note gradually receded into the background, and the cardamom note also slowly but surely disappeared, replaced by an unexpectedly synthetic sharp component that was very disturbing and surprising.
I was told that it might come from the cardamom, but that wasn’t it. Since I am well acquainted with individual notes, I was sure after a while that this was Ambroxan or something similar. That’s when my optimism began to fade, and I no longer looked forward to the dry down. When the dry down finally approached and I sniffed the fragrance again, the disappointment was immense.

Conclusion:
Anyone expecting a coffee scent or something similar should definitely get a sample beforehand. It is not a blind buy candidate and definitely not recommended as a coffee fragrance.
If you want a synthetic scent with a bit of coffee and cardamom character, then go ahead. But if you want an authentic beautiful coffee scent that is also long-lasting and carries the coffee note, you should stay away from this one.

In search of a good coffee scent, I stumbled upon Coffee Break. Just the name made me really curious, and then it’s from the house of Xerjoff. When the sample arrived, it was time. Sprayed and tested. My first thought: Very spicy gourmand, not bad at all, but where is the coffee note? Set the test strip aside and smelled it again after about 1-2 hours. Hoping that the scent would unfold and live up to its name. Unfortunately in vain... The coffee note came through very slightly, but the scent was still very gourmand and spicy, with the exotic spices and tonka bean very prominent, accompanied by cocoa and hazelnut. I really liked it and understood why many enjoy it. However, I was slightly disappointed, as I expected a coffee scent, especially with the name "Coffee Break," to have a distinct coffee aroma.
Conclusion:
The scent is really nice in itself, has good longevity and sillage. However, in my opinion, the scent is very far from its name. Those expecting an intense coffee fragrance will unfortunately be disappointed. For everyone looking for gourmand scents with a certain something, this fragrance will be appreciated :)

Where do I best begin..
I ordered 4 samples directly from the official MFK site. Among them were Petit Matin, Baccarat, and Baccarat Extrait. They were all amazing and really impressed me. But what captivated me the most was Masculin Pluriel... It smells exactly like how I have always wished or imagined a Fougère fragrance to smell. I didn't know the scent beforehand and intentionally didn't look at or read any reviews about it because I wanted to be surprised. Even though it has a typical Fougère touch, for me it is not a typical Fougère fragrance. Despite its simplicity, it has that certain something. It almost sounds paradoxical since it is too simple, but in a way, it really isn't :).
I would claim that the grapefruit and the citron beautifully round everything off and give the lavender a harmonious accompaniment, making the scent very pleasant. In contrast to other Fougère fragrances, the lavender here is used quite smoothly. It smells best in the drydown! Beautifully creamy fresh... simply heavenly. I received more than enough compliments. The longevity and sillage are also great. I find all the bottles from MFK very well designed, simple yet elegant and expressive.
Masculin Pluriel is one of the few expensive Fougère fragrances for which I am happy to pay the proud price.

Many have described the scent here quite well. You can really smell, as the name suggests, a lot of tobacco and vanilla. Of course, you can also detect the spices in the background, and the tonka bean says "Hello" from far behind. But overall, the scent is nothing more than that. I enjoy smelling it in the air or on others, but I personally wouldn't wear it, as it lacks that certain something for me. Even after 5-6 hours, it hasn't really developed or changed.. Non Stop Vanilla Tobacco... In the end, I would say the tobacco won, yet it still harmonizes very well.
Conclusion: It is very sweet with a nice hint of spice. It's already unisex, but leans a bit more towards the masculine side. The sillage is incredibly strong! You will smell this scent throughout the entire club. The longevity is also very good!
Conclusion: For me, it's definitely too sweet and would see too little use, so I wouldn't add it to my collection. But it's a scent that I would love to smell on others or in the air! :)