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Musk Royal
I purchased Santal Royal at a very attractive price (under 100 euros for 125ml) and thus made a blind buy.
The listed notes and reviews were promising. The first spray on my hand confirmed that it was the right decision!
Santal Royal does not start as the name might suggest, oud, leathery, woody, but rather fruity and floral, which probably comes from the peach and jasmine. I can clearly detect both at the beginning.
After a while, the rose joins in and the musk starts to take off. The scent becomes more oriental and dense. The peach note still lingers in the background, but is increasingly overshadowed by the musk. The oud is very subtle in the background and never takes control. I believe the musk contributes to Santal Royal developing a certain animalic quality.
I cannot quite understand the name, as I can hardly smell sandalwood at all.
Overall, I find the scent very creative, potent, and dense! A perfect companion for colder evenings/nights. For me, it is not a classic rose-oud scent, but rather one of the best musk fragrances I have smelled so far!
For just under 100 euros for 125ml, it is an absolute recommendation!
The listed notes and reviews were promising. The first spray on my hand confirmed that it was the right decision!
Santal Royal does not start as the name might suggest, oud, leathery, woody, but rather fruity and floral, which probably comes from the peach and jasmine. I can clearly detect both at the beginning.
After a while, the rose joins in and the musk starts to take off. The scent becomes more oriental and dense. The peach note still lingers in the background, but is increasingly overshadowed by the musk. The oud is very subtle in the background and never takes control. I believe the musk contributes to Santal Royal developing a certain animalic quality.
I cannot quite understand the name, as I can hardly smell sandalwood at all.
Overall, I find the scent very creative, potent, and dense! A perfect companion for colder evenings/nights. For me, it is not a classic rose-oud scent, but rather one of the best musk fragrances I have smelled so far!
For just under 100 euros for 125ml, it is an absolute recommendation!
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The Unremarkable Winter Classic
I received Le Male as a gift a few years ago in the 200 ml version. Right after unpacking, however, I knew that I would either have to sell the bottle or it would stay in my collection for a very long time.
I then decided to keep the bottle. The scent is a classic and quite pleasant to wear. It doesn’t offend, projects moderately, and due to its sweetness in winter and autumn, it is certainly a usable candidate that I occasionally wear to the office on colder days.
The fragrance starts with a strong lavender and cardamom note. I notice little of the mint indicated in the top notes. Very subtly, there is a hint of citrus in the background at first. In the drydown, Le Male becomes sweeter and woodier. The cinnamon and vanilla come to the forefront and take control. Overall, the scent then becomes very dense, heavy, and pompous.
The longevity and sillage are not bad, but not exceptionally good! For the price asked, I think the H/S is acceptable.
My conclusion: I wouldn’t have added this scent to my collection myself. It’s too boring for me and too one-dimensional. For me, Le Male is wearable at temperatures up to a maximum of 10 degrees, and there are definitely more creative fragrance compositions in the perfume world that last longer!
I then decided to keep the bottle. The scent is a classic and quite pleasant to wear. It doesn’t offend, projects moderately, and due to its sweetness in winter and autumn, it is certainly a usable candidate that I occasionally wear to the office on colder days.
The fragrance starts with a strong lavender and cardamom note. I notice little of the mint indicated in the top notes. Very subtly, there is a hint of citrus in the background at first. In the drydown, Le Male becomes sweeter and woodier. The cinnamon and vanilla come to the forefront and take control. Overall, the scent then becomes very dense, heavy, and pompous.
The longevity and sillage are not bad, but not exceptionally good! For the price asked, I think the H/S is acceptable.
My conclusion: I wouldn’t have added this scent to my collection myself. It’s too boring for me and too one-dimensional. For me, Le Male is wearable at temperatures up to a maximum of 10 degrees, and there are definitely more creative fragrance compositions in the perfume world that last longer!
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Niche Quality at Designer Price!!!
The scent is for me a very well-composed winter and autumn fragrance! It starts off slightly peppery and you immediately notice the hints of cinnamon and saffron! The spices resonate throughout. After a few minutes, I perceive the cinnamon more strongly. The vanilla and tobacco give the fragrance a certain seriousness and make the perfume a true winter and autumn hit! I think you get very good quality here at a reasonable price.
For me, Spicebomb Extreme is an ideal companion for colder autumn days, as well as throughout the entire winter! I mainly wear the perfume during the day.
The scent also strongly reminds me of Initio's Rehab.....however, Spicebomb is significantly cheaper and therefore a better deal for me!
The longevity is very good. I perceive the scent for 8 - 10 hours. The sillage is also very strong in the first 3-4 hours. After that, the scent cloud around you becomes a bit softer, but still noticeable.
In summary: I can recommend the scent! Anyone looking for a winter fragrance with a punch will definitely find it here!
The only small downside: Spicebomb Extreme is not very unique anymore! But that’s also somewhat clear when a designer is offered with niche quality at a very interesting price.
For me, Spicebomb Extreme is an ideal companion for colder autumn days, as well as throughout the entire winter! I mainly wear the perfume during the day.
The scent also strongly reminds me of Initio's Rehab.....however, Spicebomb is significantly cheaper and therefore a better deal for me!
The longevity is very good. I perceive the scent for 8 - 10 hours. The sillage is also very strong in the first 3-4 hours. After that, the scent cloud around you becomes a bit softer, but still noticeable.
In summary: I can recommend the scent! Anyone looking for a winter fragrance with a punch will definitely find it here!
The only small downside: Spicebomb Extreme is not very unique anymore! But that’s also somewhat clear when a designer is offered with niche quality at a very interesting price.
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Citrusy Refreshment That Is Short-Lived!
Actually, the scent is very pleasant. It starts off citrusy and fresh. It certainly doesn’t clash and is well-suited for both women and men. An ideal companion for hot summer days! Thus, the concept of the fragrance is very well thought out and makes sense.
But if only it weren't for the poor longevity. On my skin, the scent lasts maybe 2 hours. Of course, you can't expect incredible sillage and longevity from such a fresh fragrance at such a reasonable price. But the scent is almost akin to a molecule fragrance.
In summary: Very good for a quick refreshment in between. But that's about it! Perhaps that's why it's called "One"..... actually only suitable for that!
But if only it weren't for the poor longevity. On my skin, the scent lasts maybe 2 hours. Of course, you can't expect incredible sillage and longevity from such a fresh fragrance at such a reasonable price. But the scent is almost akin to a molecule fragrance.
In summary: Very good for a quick refreshment in between. But that's about it! Perhaps that's why it's called "One"..... actually only suitable for that!
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