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Okay well this one is a strange combination of pungent Lavender, deeply spiced with pepper and nutmeg. A great fragrance and although this should be right up my street I just fail to see how I could pull off wearing it. The lavender is as accurate a lavender smell as you can get, totally natural and extremely fresh like pure lavender oil. Comparisons to Luna Rossa from Prada are obvious due to the dominance of this note along with the spicing. In my opinion though this is more traditional, medicinal and reminiscent of aromatherapy oils than the more contemporary Prada. It's not just that though, the whole look of the bottle and branding give the impression of a old apothecary style product. As it dries down it mellows slightly but you do get a strength from this juice that is unrelenting then disappears. I get this fragrance I really do, unfortunately as I mentioned I just couldn't wear it myself. Very good though.
This is a fresh, aromatic fragrance with a hint of spice that captures the essence of freshness. It opens with a herbal burst of lavender, immediately evoking a clean and classic barbershop vibe. As the fragrance develops, black pepper and nutmeg add a warm, spicy touch, preventing it from being too linear or overly fresh. The dry-down is subtle and smooth, with woody and musky notes, making it feel natural and grounded rather than synthetic or overpowering. This is one of the best fresh lavender scents available. It's very versatile and smells great. It is not a crazy performer but it's performance is good for a freshie. This is one of my favorite spring and summer scents.