If you want the true scoop on this fragrance and a correct assessment of the whole OS line in general read Deadidol's review below. I totally agree that they are top loaded, with the exception of maybe Chambre Noire? So much promise in the opening notes only to lead to disappointment. Indeed there's clever notes in here and at first this was an instant hit with me, not expected either being slightly fooled by the colour of the juice. Plummy, tart strong opening with loads of resinous beauty, I'd say more benzoin warmth the olibanum but let's just call it...resins. I can definitely smell a sandalwood, papyrus note as it begins to settle, further beefing out this heavy weight oriental vibe, but adding something doey almost wheat like. (Think Jeux des peu) I don't usually like papyrus but when used sparingly in the right composition I can enjoy it. Ombre Indigo just about gets away with it and the fragrance settles to a leathery, earthy vetiver. It's actually quite the mixture of elements and as such a unique smelling perfume so it needs to be applauded for that. However, I keep coming back to the fact the drydown doesn't live up to the glory of the opening. I can't comment on the performance really as this is only the second wear (and I don't recall the performance first time) but I can tell it's fading already and I only applied it an hour and a half ago. Promising start but destined to go the way of other Olfactive Studios releases, shame really. I'm a romantic though and as such this fragrance still gets a love from me despite obviously having problems, If you discard them and judge the smell especially the opening then this perfume deserves praise.