Wow, this is so powerful and complex in the opening moments. There’s a noticeable oud accord, a beaut of a coffee note, and a familiar cardamom and nutmeg combo all lifted by spicy black pepper. It’s dense and woody before the magnolia enters and there on in, it turns into a sparkly, ambery, woody, pretty thing. Very wearable, quite universal gender-wise and it feels special. The presentation is also first class. Follow me on Instagram: @TheScentiest