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Green, very intense and fresh, characteristically bitter opening of a very photorealistic mint and ivy. A heart of sea salt and washed woods, but without turning its dna into aquatic or marine, it still has a strong green character that turns from bitter to earhy salty, a very rare combination with such a realistic effect. Base of vetiver, minimal incense and earthy patchouli.
It's not a summer scent, the title could be misleading, it's too intense and heavy for summer, but ideal for spring and autum. Lasts and lasts and lasts forever, never ever leaves clothes until they are washed, which is a great thing after all

One of the most "challenging" from the previous (and best) era of the house, which I finally appreciated after a year and at least 10 testings, as a work of art. The opening is exclusively floral, with iris, reminding me the same iris that was used in black iris combined with piercing acidic chrysanthemum. During its middle phase, it is dominated by dry vetiver (slightly reminiscent of the vetiver of Gucci Guilty Absolute) with rose and rum which have been intergrated (as opposed to vetiver) at a very low intensity. However, in the drydown there is theplot twist, an 180° turn and it essentially becomes a different perfume, as it transforms its floral elements into ash and labdanum with a final base note of leather. That's exactly where you simply shout "Masterpiece!".

It starts quite spicy with intense cumin and saffron and supportive citrus in the background. Very soon a boozy and balsamic heart appears (an effect probably caused by immortelle) that reminds me of coffee liqueur (here its succession from tonka also plays a strong role). The base also appears in a short time and it includes the classic incense of the house, hand in hand with sandalwood, tonka, labdanum and various burning sticks. The cumin is still noticeable, albeit faintly and in the backseat. Flawless combination and blending of notes that rarely can be found together.

The majority votes for this as the best Amouage, in my opinion it ranks amongst the top three. Jubi starts with the very characteristic divine raspberry/frankincense/labdanum combo and gradually enters a very sweet heart of honey, cloves, immortelle, myrrh and various floral elements. But it is very thick, boozy and sweet that reaches the border of bitter. The magical contradiction at the amber base is that (especially during warm evenings) animalic auras begin to emerge although the pyramid does not mention the slightest thing about it. Musk and oakmoss are mentioned but I would bet that it definitely has hints of castoreum or something similar to it. Signature worthy.

It starts with intense lemon, red pepper, oriental incense and something sweet reminding of amber. One of Amouage's most impressive openings. But after 10 seconds, a sudden 180 degree turn and transformation of the aroma into a very intense civet with patchouli and geranium, a mixture that clearly reminds of Kuros (slight resemblance to Bat as well) without the elements of lavender, honey etc. Instead of them gradually arrives (added to the strong civet) the smell of a "moldy" floor of an old house. At this point, it becomes quite challenging. But if you have the patience to go through this stage, after 3+ hours it goes into its final phase which is a special ambery woody sandalwood.
Freshy earthy animalic, all year round scent. Very long duration. Suitable for rainy mornings or evenings, open spaces and in contact with nature. It is one of the creations that will create photorealistic images in your brain, according to your experiences.