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In the opening, a full blast of coffee with a hint of licorice, which I don't like so much. After about an hour, the typical Terre d'Hermès DNA comes through, giving it a slight freshness without being fresh. Overall, the scent...

At first testing, I was disillusioned, finding the scent boring and lacking individuality as it reminded me too much of Light Blue Forever. However, while wearing it, I liked the scent more and more. At the beginning, you immediately get the grapefruit...

Gourmand dark almond leather scent. At first, the first 10-15 minutes are a bit of an adjustment (too sweet for me), then it becomes creamier. It vaguely reminds me of Sugar Leather, just darker and without cinnamon. Personally, it doesn't...

Sour and bitter citrus scent. Directly on the skin, it reminds me of Nio; in the air, it smells more floral and fruity. I can mostly smell lemon and melon with a hint of floral notes. It smells very natural, not a trace of synthetics....

Pleasant oud scent, interpreted in a velvety way. Beautifully fruity, woody, smoky but also elegant. I only perceive leather in the background, so those who don't like leather need not worry. I'm actually not a fan of overly fruity fragrances, but I like...

Due to the good reviews and my curiosity, I got a sample of Side Effect. I really like all the whites from the Hedonist collection; otherwise, I don't know any from Initio, as I'm a true Pdm fan. I sprayed the fragrance and I only smell smoky dark...