Xianthra

By chance, I discovered the fragrance in Berlin at The Different Scent and took it home on a test strip. I actually didn't want to try any more cherry scents, as I already have a bottle of Wet Cherry Liquor and a tester of Indecent Cherry at home.
Good thing I did, but I also have the self-control of a toddler in a candy store.
Cherry on Top stands out from the two previously mentioned, not through any special loudness, room-filling qualities, or the like, but through its round, soft composition.
It starts, surprisingly, with cherry, and this note remains, but it transforms from a sweet fruit to a slightly tart touch, making it fresh and by no means fermented.
The sweetness and fruitiness here are not too strong or almost biting and intrusive like in the other two mentioned fragrances, which makes it feel more mature, but not old at all. I think this comes from the black tea. I can't consciously perceive it, but I attribute this slight spiciness and fluffy cherry to it. For me, Wet Cherry Liquor and Indecent Cherry have a youthful quality with a lot of sweet fruit that remains consistent throughout.
However, the scent from Perestish transforms into a creamy, vanilla-like spice. The tobacco is light but present and harmonizes wonderfully with the vanilla. A hint of sour cherry keeps coming through.

For me, it's a great, mature cherry scent that I've really enjoyed wearing over the past few days. It lasts well on clothing, and the next day I can still perceive the remnants of tobacco and vanilla.
The sillage is rather close; it doesn't shout, but it's something for oneself and the seat neighbor.
I can easily imagine wearing it with 3 sprays in everyday life and even in the office from late summer to early spring, with more sprays for going out in the evening.
The bottle is simple and elegant, made of thick glass with a heavy cap. It gives a high-quality impression.

I would recommend Cherry on Top to someone who may not be a fan of cherry scents but wants to step out of their comfort zone, as it doesn't overwhelm you with sweetness and fruit.

I thought for a few days about whether to share my experience with Russian Tea Oud, but it was so intense and memorable that I'm now stepping out of my comfort zone.

I’m so glad I started with a test strip.
A wave of mandarin and raspberry hits me, and then something rolls over me, unexpected and never experienced before, and I literally recoil. It was an assault on my nose. It is so strong and harsh. The leather note, flanked by smoke and oud, not only overwhelms all the other components in this fragrance but also me like an avalanche, leaving nothing to breathe or develop.

That was quite a memorable experience...
The next day, I reach for the tester with masochistic curiosity because I wanted to know if anything had changed. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Briefly, I perceive fruit, raspberry, and just as the thought formed "Oh, there’s the raspberry, how beautiful-no, stop. There it is, and it stayed and is no longer the olfactory slap in the face, but still a statement. That harsh, unpleasant note.

I don’t know if I got a sample that’s no longer good or if this is actually the intended fragrance experience, but I’m not going near it again.

Unfortunately, I smell nothing here except for that one leather note. The other components are practically swallowed up, which I find terribly unfortunate. It could have been a great fragrance.
Russian Tea Oud unfortunately has no development for me and is anything but rounded. The sillage and longevity are quite good, though.

The bottle is striking and more opulently designed. The red glass should have been a warning to me ;)

The fragrance begins with a blend of blackcurrant and mate. I can immediately smell the mate, as I neither like the drink nor its scent, but fortunately it dissipates quickly here.
At first, I was not impressed, but over time it developed wonderfully. The blackcurrant not only persists, it takes center stage. Fruity and even with a slight, tangy touch, but everything feels airy. The tea note hides behind it; without a fragrance pyramid, I wouldn't have been able to say which type of tea this is.
The scent, especially this fruitiness, lingers in the nose. It doesn't fill the room, but it remains like a veil.
Somehow, Mixed Emotions also reminds me of "One Umbrella for Two | Floraïku," which to me smells like blueberry yogurt the whole time, and the scent also delicately but steadfastly holds in the air like this one.

In addition to the blackcurrant, I also perceive something slightly green, something fresh. Perhaps it's the violet leaf or the papyrus.
A solid perfume with a great idea and execution, lovely for spring and also summer, as it feels present yet always airy.

The first Kilian fragrance that I actually really like.
At first, I smell a brief hint of marshmallow and then the ginger comes sharply to the forefront.
I was a bit startled. The fragrance needs to settle first, then the overpowering note of ginger fades away and the other two notes come to the surface.
I find the marshmallow note here much better than that of the candy. Not too artificial, but sweet, fluffy, and soft, and it is an excellent counterpoint to the ginger, which now adds a slight spiciness that makes the fragrance interesting. I perceive the tea note, but more on the periphery. The fragrance doesn’t change much apart from the initially sharp and then spicy ginger, which is also nice sometimes. Here, you know what you have and what remains within the first 10 minutes.
A lovely women’s fragrance that offers something different besides floral and vanilla.
I wouldn’t buy a bottle at that price, but there is also a small 10ml version. I can imagine that one more easily.

Today, the sample finally arrived. I was looking for a special tea scent, not just green or black tea, but also spiced tea, and here it is!
When I sprayed the tester, I had the same feeling as back then with Boss Alive Eau de Parfum or Tea for Two.
The other two evoked the same feeling: this is it. It's beautiful. Excited anticipation.
Right after application, you can already smell the spices, but still lightly. That changes later.
I let the tester sit for a while. Good things take time and should develop, and it doesn't help to shove the tester right up to my nose. Patience, then.

After half an hour, I have the tester back in my hand, waited long enough!
The scent is really wonderfully beautiful. The spices, the cinnamon, a hint of vanilla, and everything is nicely creamy and not too sweet. As if I were actually holding a freshly prepared chai. The spices and cinnamon were not just thrown into the milk. They were warmed beforehand to activate the aromas. I don't really smell gingerbread here, which is fine because I don't like it.
Of course, the cinnamon and spices bring a Christmas vibe, and I think we should establish this spice blend year-round because it simply exudes something so comfortable and warm. An all-around great scent; you have to like gourmand and cinnamon, but this one I'm keeping and won't let go of.
For a tea scent, it has a decent sillage and longevity; thinking of others, this one doesn't need to hide.
The bottle is simple, maybe even boring, but the content convinces on all levels!