Let's be clear about this, the strongest note here is a soapy aldehyde very akin to Chanel No 5, but where the Chanel EDT is harsh, dated and difficult to wear, this is joyous and fresh. My initial reaction was EURGH aldehydes EURGH, but a couple of days later I kept thinking about it. The aldehydes don't mask the other notes, nor do they seem abrasive or metallic. They're giving me finely milled, expensive soap, which, on a crisp or warm sunny day, is a treat to experience. It's expert perfumery from the past which still holds up in 2024. By the way, performance here is insanity levels, I cannot accept this is an EDC. One tiny spray to a wrist, then dab other wrist and neck, that's enough for me. A few wears in and I'm completely in love with this, it's magical.