This is a lemon lover's delight. Starts with a spray of lemon juice, turns to a tart lemon peel then a buttery lemon curd. It dries down into a white floral musk with a hint of lemon. I needed more sprays than usual (6 instead of 3) but I can't be upset at this price point. Lasts on the skin for 8 hours.
Love this green but warm unique scent. Theres something about it that makes me able to focus better and enhances mental clarity for some reason. The dry down warms up but the beginning reminds me of clawing ones way out of a grave and being alive with heightened senses in a forest 😄
A nice coffee that isnt sweet. Great layering with a chocolate scent like Dark or emphasizing the coffee in Montale’s Intense Cafe which barely has any coffee notes and is mostly a rose
Love the scent but projection and longevity are bad. Pretty much gone in an hour. Because of that its a good scent to fall asleep to. Funny the line produced this to layer and its meant to be a base note. It has no structure and is too fleeting to be any kind of base note
Excellent scent but horrible performance. Does not project and is a skin scent in 1-2 hours
It seems very ozonic, with slight lavender and violet. Slightly woody, but would say ozonic and mineralic for sure. Best way to describe it is a breezy spring day right before a tornado.
Beautiful green citrus with tea with surprising longevity. Refreshing for spring and summer.
Sultan Vetiver is the vetiveriest vetiver that ever vetivered.
You must truly love all facets of vetiver to really appreciate it.
I don't know how it comes from these notes (Lime, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Orange blossom, Ginger, Cardamom, Benzoin, Tonka bean, Myrrh, Peruvian tolu balsam) but I get a huge cola/root beer blast, refreshing and delicious. It dries down to a rich ginger ale that remains crisp without turning syrupy or stale.
It’s a very intriguing oriental fragrance. The opening is powerful, almost sparkling with spices and saffron. At first, I felt as if I were standing in the middle of a Moroccan bazaar, surrounded by stalls filled with aromatic spices, colourful fabrics, and a warm, exotic scent drifting through the air. After a while, the spicy intensity begins to soften, and a woody resinous base with a delicate hint of oud comes to the forefront. The composition gains depth and elegance at this stage. In the base, I clearly detect earthy patchouli, gently warmed by a drop of golden honey, which adds softness and a subtle sweetness to the fragrance. This is definitely a composition for lovers of oriental, bold fragrances with character. On my skin, it lasts for around eight hours, and the projection is noticeable, although it gradually becomes softer and more enveloping over time.
Sunny smells like candied orange peels with a creamy jasmine dry down that lasts 8-10 hours close to skin. Isn't too sweet, just perfect.
Stepping into the world of Bortnikoff is always an experience, but Manie du Café hits differently. It’s not your average "breakfast" gourmand; it’s a sophisticated, dark-roasted journey.
The opening is a photorealistic blast of espresso—bitter, rich, and slightly smoky. But as it settles, the signature Bortnikoff DNA kicks in. The oud is clean and structural, providing a wooden counter for the sweetness of vanilla and cardamom to play on. It feels less like a coffee shop and more like a private library where someone just pulled a fresh double shot. Perfect for crisp mornings or evenings when you want something with real presence.
The opening is very blackcurrant forward and immediately reminds me of Robinsons Squash smelled straight from the bottle, juicy and distinctly fruity. After a while, delicate jasmine joins in, along with a touch of davana, which subtly enhances the sweetness of the blackcurrant and adds a light aromatic nuance to the composition. In the base, oakmoss and earthy patchouli appear, but fortunately it’s not the heavy, cellar like type, but rather soft, slightly green and elegant. The composition is very pleasant overall and has something about it that reminds me of a summer forest after the rain. Unfortunately, the fragrance is rather fleeting. Longevity is around four hours, with moderate projection for the first hour, after which it quickly becomes a skin scent. A pity, because it’s truly a very enjoyable composition.
A fragrance I simply have to keep in my collection. My bottle dates back to November 2015 and still evokes the same emotions in me. The juicy mirabelle opening, with a pinch of pink pepper, brings to mind warm summer afternoons and the taste of fruit picked straight from the tree. After a while, the composition unfolds into a floral fruity heart, delicate, sunlit and joyfully shimmering. It settles into a woody patchouli base that adds depth and elegance to the scent. Longevity is around six hours. The projection is initially quite pronounced and radiant, later becoming more intimate as the fragrance sits closer to the skin.
A light, salty aquatic that lasts 4+ hours.
It's a lightly fruited lemongrass. Longevity is terrible, less than two hours. I like it though, because I like lemongrass. Good to put on when you want something gone quickly, like before an airplane flight or a dentist appointment.
It leaves a gorgeous, head-turning sillage without choking out a room, and the vanilla clings to clothes for hours. A beautifully blended, grown-up tropical gourmand. A must-sniff for the warmer weather.
This is very similar to Amouage Lyric Man but with added spice. This has average performance and sillage.
Just get Lyric Man if you want a clean soapy rose. IMHO, it is superior in every way.
One of the most slept on from this brand. This fragrance is phenomenal. This has become my go to every day easy wear fragrance for the winter/fall. You could also pull this off on a cool spring evening as well. City rhythm rarely misses and Tempo is yet another example of solid fragrance.
Guidance 46 is an intensely powerful, long-lasting fragrance that truly makes a statement. It opens with creamy pear and hazelnut, blooms into rich florals, and settles into a warm, resinous base of sandalwood, vanilla, and ambergris. It leans feminine because of the lush floral sweetness, but anyone confident can wear it. Projection and longevity is crazy. (all day). Its is a perfume that will leave an impression and lots compliments. Its Bold, addictive and a masterpiece from Quentin Bisch.
Amber Aoud helps you test the waters of oud. As it isnt a prominent note. But beautifully blended throughout. Its is distinctly opulent. It is for someone who wants to smell powerful, confident and unmistakably expensive. Strengths: Superb quality raw materials. Good longevity. Especially on clothing. Although can stain so use with caution. It is a complex and evolving fragrance like all Roja Dove. Stunning bottle presentation
This house is about to pop off!! New Eden is easily 10/10. If you like scents like bal dafrique absolu or LV Symphony, then you’ll love this!!!
Hawaii Volcano is a sparkling coconut with a floral musk dry-down. It's linear and completely unisex. It needs more fruit or spice or something. I don't find it particularly interesting and sillage is limited so I like to layer it with something more fruity, aquatic or sweet.
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