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This time it's less about my vacation connection to a fragrance as in my last and first review.
 
My dear colleagues gifted me a voucher from my favorite perfumery for my 20th birthday, which is located nearby.. Parfümerie Liebe for anyone interested! :-)
 
There, I came across "Shooting Stars - Uden | XerJoff." I had heard of the fragrance through Marc Gebauer, as it was often promoted. Rightly so!
It is often said that this fragrance DNA is nothing new, that may be true, but "Shooting Stars - Uden | XerJoff" has a certain uniqueness that I find so beautiful.
 
Starting with the absolutely high-quality presentation of the packaging. A chic leather box with a kind of microfiber-like coating on the inside. But that’s not all; there’s even a meteorite stone from Siberia from the year 1947. Sikhote-Alin, as it is called.
The "Shooting Stars - Uden | XerJoff" comes in a very elegant bottle, adorned with a very luxurious-looking golden cap.
The packaging and design are very luxurious and perfectly match the character of the fragrance.
 
Now to the fragrance itself ...
It begins with a lively combination of citrus notes (lemon and grapefruit), which makes the scent feel fresh and invigorating.
The top notes blend into a soft and sensual heart note of rose and sandalwood, along with a very nicely subtle rum note that can be sensed throughout the fragrance.
The base note of "Shooting Stars - Uden | XerJoff" is a perfectly harmonized mix of amber, vanilla, subtle coffee, and musk.
The combination of the fresh citrus, the woody, and slightly sweet note gives, as described above, the uniqueness that I admire in this fragrance.
 
The longevity of Xerjoff Uden is very impressive. It lasts all day (10 -12 h+) and remains present in clothing for a long time. The sillage of the perfume is strong but not overwhelming, making it a perfect fragrance for daily wear or special occasions.
 
All in all, "Shooting Stars - Uden | XerJoff" is an extraordinary perfume that is equally suitable for men and women. It is a perfect fragrance for spring and summer, as it has a fresh scent that is suitable for both day and evening. Although it is an expensive perfume, in my opinion, it is worth the price and a must-have for any fragrance lover looking for a unique and sophisticated scent.
 
Thank you for reading, and I hope to have inspired you with the fragrance as much as I am. ;-)

I dedicate my very first review to the fragrance that stuck in my memory from the first spray and convinced me so much.

I had seen and heard about several collections from the house of Widian through various influencers on YouTube, but I had never had the opportunity to test them anywhere, especially since I was relatively new to the niche area.

Then, during my vacation last year in Florence, I happened to wander through a side street, where a perfumery and its corresponding window display immediately caught my eye.
Niche... My first thought was "Awesome, I have to go in!".
Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed, and as soon as the consultation began...
I took a quick look around and saw the shelf with the Widian fragrances.
I asked the nice consultant what he would recommend from the house, and he promptly came back with the beautiful bottle of "Sapphire Collection - Aswan | Widian / AJ Arabia".

As soon as I sprayed it, I immediately caught a hint of the little scent cloud. I was speechless...
The first thing I could immediately smell was the dreamy raspberry with a very subtle note of bergamot. The speechlessness was literally written all over my face.
The consultant immediately noticed that he had hit the nail on the head with his suggestion.

After a while, the leather emerged, but very subtly; the raspberry, on the other hand, was still very present.
After about 20 minutes, the scent profile changed, the leather was fully there and dominant.
The consultant suggested that I step outside and let the scent develop a bit. So I did, and I walked through the streets of Florence for about half an hour...
I kept sniffing my wrist and was still thrilled, as the scent profile kept evolving.
Towards the end of the day, the fragrance was characterized by a beautiful subtle raspberry, a nicely dominant leather, as well as vanilla and some woody notes.
And so the scent remained on my skin for at least 10 hours.
Ultimately, I was so convinced that I couldn't help but take it with me.

I hope I was able to give you a good impression of how I came across the fragrance and what it did to me.

I sincerely thank you for reading my first review.