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I bought this fragrance almost simultaneously with Layton in the spring, driven by various YouTube videos and top ratings on Parfumo and the like. After wearing and testing it twice, I almost had to write it off and set it aside, but more on that shortly.

While in the opening it resembles Layton in its fruity-oriental sweetness, dark wood notes immediately join in, which are completely missing in Layton due to its unisex character. To put it simply: fruity sweetness with a more complex wood character. This is exactly how the fragrance was described and exactly how my nose perceives it. I don’t want to identify individual notes from the pyramid here, but my nose isn’t trained enough for that, anyway.

I don’t want to go into detail about the fragrance development here; various predecessors have already described it well. Instead, I want to share my experiences and encounters with this fragrance.

Initially, I mentioned that I had almost written off this perfume. After purchasing the scent on a Saturday in spring, I had to try it out immediately that same evening and wore it for a heated club night. Oh man, that was a mistake! Because in combination with sweat and a humid environment, the fragrance developed a very animalistic note on my skin, which I found somewhat unpleasant due to its sweetness. A bit disappointed, I reapplied it the next day after a shower; I just didn’t want to accept that it didn’t suit me well on my skin. And again the same experience: I was outside in the spring sun, slight sweating came into play, and I simply didn’t like the fragrance in its development.

Disappointed, I set it aside and told myself to try it again in winter, after all, it is more of a scent for cooler days. That’s exactly what I did, and TADAA, it works completely differently in a cold environment and unfolds its full splendor for me. I wore it yesterday at a Christmas market, enveloped in a scent-free lotion, and the fragrance just blew me away. The delectable sweetness combined with the dark woods at a rustic Christmas market, while the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine rounded off the atmosphere in the distance. A beautiful experience that will stay in my memory.

And I mean, that’s exactly why we wear perfume. It evokes emotions in us and reminds us of beautiful moments we once experienced.

Long story short: Great perfume, but it needs to be well-measured and adapted to a specific situation.

Right off the bat: This release is, for me, one of the biggest disappointments to date and thus ranks at the bottom of the Parfums de Marly fragrance collection, at least in my opinion.

Immediately after spraying, I primarily perceive one thing: plastic, latex, something chemical combined with a pronounced spiciness. At first, I thought it might just be me, but since a well-known YouTuber recognizes almost exactly the same top note, I feel quite validated in this case and don't have to doubt my sense of smell too much. Do you remember when you unwrapped a toy as a child and it smelled strongly of plastic? Kalan reminds me of that smell!

Blood orange or an orange blossom can only be detected very faintly here, although I was really looking forward to that. Unfortunately, this strange spice mix continues until the end, but it has the usual very good longevity. (Unfortunately, I wanted to get rid of it quickly)

One must give credit to the fragrance, though; it is indeed unique, and I am sure that one or two niche enthusiasts will find it appealing.

What do I aim to achieve with this review? No, I don't want to generally badmouth the fragrance, as my personal taste is irrelevant to the general public. However, one should be cautious with this perfume. It does not embody the easy-to-wear vibe that we usually associate with this house; definitely do not buy it blindly! I am quite sure it appeals to a much smaller target audience than the classics Layton, Percival, or Herod. But all the points I mention here could, for some niche lovers, be seen as something positive.

I don't really want to focus on the person behind the fragrance or judge them, because in the end, it's all about the perfume.

Scent progression and parallels to other fragrances:
What can you compare the scent to? Well, as my predecessors already mentioned, it somehow feels like a mix of Aventus, Sauvage, and Prada L'homme, without showing direct similarities to the mentioned fragrances. The opening is fruity fresh, but is immediately accompanied by a noticeable iris note for me. I don't want to explicitly recognize bergamot here; it primarily feels "fruity" to me.

After a while, the sweet note disappears, and it remains a blend of ambrox and iris, which continues for me until the end. I can't noticeably identify a prominent musk or wood note at any point in the scent progression.

Conclusion and criticism:
For me, as a lover of fruity-fresh fragrances like Aventus, Office for Men is quite successful. It's fun, performs well, and is easy to wear. An office scent? Yes, definitely, although it really makes a strong impression in the first hour and could annoy some colleagues, which is why I also consider it perfectly suitable as an everyday scent. I have even worn it in a bar in the evening. As for compliments, it seems to please almost every woman, as it definitely targets the mainstream; I don't really recognize a niche character here, which is a plus for me personally. I might have wished for a bit more risk and a more masculine undertone in the form of a prominent musk or wood note, but I think Jeremy wanted to incorporate the well-known iris note from Prada L'homme, as it is promoted as the number 1 office scent in the community.

What do I actively have to criticize? Well, I consciously direct my criticism at you, dear community.
Is the scent worth 170 €? Personally, I don't think so, but conversely, you, including me, spend 230 € on a Creed fragrance that smells like a 50€ cheap scent from Thierry Mugler. And yet, Original Vetiver is consistently rated positively because it comes from Creed. I think you know where I'm going with this: Many let their antipathy towards Jeremy influence their criticism of this fragrance. That's not fair, especially when you look at how poorly this perfume is received here and generally in communities. No one is forcing you to buy the scent at this price, nor do you have to like the person behind it. But soberly speaking, this is a nice scent that most people out there enjoy. I bought it for 85 € MSRP on eBay and do not regret it.

EDIT: How unserious and not to be taken seriously this site is, is shown to me by the suggestions of fragrance twins that users have linked. Besides "Pizza" and a fragrance named "Poop," any discussion is actually superfluous.