I was wearing this perfume many times before I wrote my statement and every time I experienced this scent in the same kind of way. Luckily after a couple of days a sample was still on the table and I was thinking "now I try it one more time because I can't understand my opinion which differs so much from other people's opinions". And I'm so happy I gave it one more chance. This was originally my short statement: "Sadly on my skin Clary Sage, Marigold and Curcuma dominate so it’s herbal, spicy, aromatic, a tad bitter instead of fruity, white floral beauty." I rated the scent as 5 instead of the current 9. I described the scent with the following words: sharp, spicy, herbal, aromatic, unpleasant and now it's totally opposite so please give it another chance, or even the 3rd, 4th or 5th. Suddenly subtle sophisticated Peach emerged from the scent, as did beautiful white florals on a creamy base. Peach is very realistic and juicy first but but it fades away quite quickly and stays in the background the rest of the time. Jasmine is gorgeous, it's so pretty and I like that it's prominent instead of Tuberose. This scent is primarily a velvety soft Jasmine scent. There is a little bit of same kind of vibe here than in "Tamarindo | Memo Paris" but Tamarindo is distinctly tropical because of Pineapple and it's sweeter because of Vanilla and Benzoin in the base. Madurai never gets too sweet since the base is woody with a delicate hint of Suede. In Madurai Peach is barely there after the opening whereas in Tamarindo Peach is in the middle notes and it's detectable until the dry down. This is very elegant and attractive scent, suitable for office work since it's hard to imagine it would bother anyone. About the connection between the scent itself and the place: Madurai is one of the many temple towns in India. Madurai offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Beyond the magnificent temples and bustling streets, this region is blessed with picturesque waterfalls, lush forests, majestic hills, and charming hill stations, beckoning nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Now I absolutely love this beauty and I need a bottle of it. I will get my bottle of "Flåm | Memo Paris" tomorrow so I think I will compare that one as well with Tamarindo and Madurai later. They are definitely the different kind of scents but the vibe in them is somewhat same Flåm being the most intimate one. Thank you for reading, I hope you liked my review. I would appreciate if you follow my IG: @ninamariah_perfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗
Imagine Spicebomb and BVLGARI Man In Black making love and popping out a little baby.
That baby would smell exactly like SB Dark Leather :)
I LOVE IT!
Expensive but very strong and projects wonderfully, kind of reminds me of a slight Pepsi smell
Spicy and sweet sexy fragrence
Carnal Flower is a beautiful medley of white florals, and one of the more popular releases from Frederic Malle, for good reason. Despite my enjoyment for this, I don’t find it absolutely lives up to the idea of what I imagine a ‘carnal’ floral to smell - it lacks filth and lust. A heavenly concoction of heady white florals lead the way, namely jasmine and tuberose, countered by this dry, slightly green, nuttiness likely coming from the coconut and eucalyptus; it’s a very interesting and unique smell. There’s a presence of sweetness, not only from the tuberose, but this delicious whisper of melon. It comes together beautifully. This is not a fragrance for those unsure about white florals, you have to adore them to love this. And whilst I do, love this, as I said I find it’s lacking enough filth to be labelled as carnal - some addition of animalic facets would have made this perfect.
I’m not too familiar with the original Lucky, but this new Esprit version is beautiful - like the morning sun basking its light onto a field of soft, dewy lily of the valley. It’s clean and elegant, whilst remaining perfectly simple and subtle in its beauty. This beautiful white flower, which does not naturally produce a raw material to use in perfumery, is ever so delicate in its aroma. It’s soft and soapy, like the gentle skin of a young woman, yet slightly green and stemmy, with dewy facets like yesterday’s rain settling on its drooping bells. The leather is almost non-existent to me, but I’m alright with that. It’s hard not to compare this to Diorissimo, which is arguably the greatest Lily of the valley scent ever created - this does not top it, but I don’t think anything ever would. Whilst this is lovely, for the difference in price I’d rather just stick with Diorissimo.
Tuberose is one of my all-time favourite notes, I know a good tuberose when I smell it - this is not one of them. I seriously don’t understand the hype around Maison Crivelli, everything I’ve tried has been disappointment after disappointment. It’s not terrible, but for the price I expected a lot more. To me, this highlights everything people don’t like about tuberose, usually because they’ve only smelled this sort of stuff in most mainstream releases. It’s intensely sweet, like bubblegum, with this fruity sweetness intensified and made slightly dry by the inclusion of osmanthus. Cinnamon is present, and seems awfully out of place, messing everything up. I don’t like this; as I said it’s not awful, but it smells like it costs a fifth of what it actually does. It just smells vulgar, crude, plasticky and fake - not for me at all.
Daim is a scent I expected to enjoy from the note breakdown, but unfortunately I can’t get along with this. As it settles on my skin I can feel it taking up residence in my sinuses, battering my sense of smell and leaving me with a headache. I won’t even use the rest of this sample - this doesn’t make it a bad scent though, it’s just not for me. The suede accord is what I can’t tolerate; I adore leather fragrances and consider them to be one of my favourite scent categories, but it turns me off when they smell hyperrealistic. Combine that with this weird plasticky, soapy jasmine and frangipani note and it all just becomes a bit too much. I feel like I’ve smelled this exact scent profile a few times before, but I cannot place where. Overall, I don’t enjoy this scent unfortunately, but for some I imagine it may be more than satisfying.
Mint caramel barbershop fougère heaven. Absolutely incredible, and OH the leather drydown, exquisite.
Very good value for money. Has s nice pleasent scent and good longevity. Scent profile is similar to PDM Leyton.
Really a fragrance that changes my mood.... For the worse...
The scent profile is just not me, and combined with how strong it is, it gives me a headache.
Also, i feel people who uses this (at this point 9 out of 10 men), often overspray it, making it impossible to be in the same room.
Hate it, don't recommend, stay clear.
Similar DNA to Acqua Di Giò Profondo. Mass appealing scent. Easy dumb reach when you want something fresh.
I bought this when it was $60 on FragranceLord. Great bargain. This is a clone of Nishane Ani and a really good one. Smells just like it.
Pretty good for the money but still not a good fragrance plus it is very basic and overused.
Masterpiece. It’s hard to put into words. The floral iris, the woods, the blend, it’s just a perfect fragrance to me. Elegant, sophisticated, yet can still be casual. Prices can be crazy trying to find this so don’t overpay. $150-$250 for a high partial or new in box is worth this masterpiece. Don’t pay anymore lol.
One of the few aquatic fragrances that works on my skin. The new 2024 Parfum gets very close to this, so it’s not really worth paying ridiculous prices for. Easy signature scent for a man 25+ and it does get complimented.
A very underrated fresh, beachy summertime scent. The reason I like this so much, is because it’s a salty coconut fragrance that doesn’t smell much like sunscreen. Longevity could be better, but it’s fine at about 6 hours. Definitely beautiful for the warm months and makes me happy when I wear it. Highly recommend even getting a travel spray from Day Three.
Excelente compra a ciegas, oscuro misterioso elegante, tanto como para ocasiones especiales como para la oficina pero siento que sería un desperdicio.. perfume 10/10
Very smooth and masculine. Perfect for fall and winter nights, but I occasionally wear it to the office. Great iris woody scent.
Dry, woody, smokey, a little Spicy, with tart fruits. A soft musk helps soften and blend.
I don't reach for this as much as I used to, but it's still an easy grab and go.
Vastly overpriced now, and would recommend a dupe instead.
Salome is unspeakably impressive. It’s hard to find the words to describe such a scent, but for this is something that can only be experienced to be understood; though even then you never might. It takes the idea of chypre to regions uncharted, and yet still retains subtle characteristics of bygone masterpieces we know and love. The scent itself is very dry, surprisingly so, a central theme of warming carnation and tobacco find themselves leaning into their spicy facets through an outrageous dose of cumin, giving the scent this almost sweaty filth. Hyrax, hay and oakmoss further this dry dirtiness, whilst the sweet, dense nature of castoreum and vanilla create what seems almost fruity in its flair when combined with the indolic charm of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. There’s so much going on in this scent, it’s impossible to find where it ends. You’ll spend hours scrambling your way through this dusty boudoir, only to find dirtier secrets within, the longer you look. If any scent defines what a modern masterpiece means, it is this one.
I think Dior did a fantastic job at resurrecting their beloved classics, and Diorling is no exception. This scent is a jasmine and leather combination to die for, a scent which seems as though it was scent down from heaven itself. I am yet to experience the original formulation of Diorling unfortunately, but I can only imagine how stunning it is. As is frequent in contemporary marketing, the notes are very much trimmed to the basics. Jasmine is the leading note, with its airy, soapy qualities mingling beautifully with an ever so delicate leather note which is brisk and mellow. There’s a touch of green sharpness, perhaps hyacinth, alongside a whisper of oakmoss. I’ve fallen in love with this scent, more than most of my recent pick ups, which is ironic because it is also one of my cheapest. For a scent that I can spray care-free without worrying about running out, Diorling is perfect. I will always own this.
Edmond Roudnitska claimed Diorella as his proudest creation and although absolutely justified, I do not think it is his best creation. That aside, I adore this scent. Roudnitska created a new type of floral chypre with Diorella, one which was inspired by the great Eau Sauvage and to a lesser degree, Eau Fraiche. The airy freshness of jasmine, along with a rindy bergamot and lemon, is a major key in this composition. But he somehow removed the sweetness and headiness of traditional jasmine, amplifying the floral heart through carnation, rose and cyclamen which are given a natural feel through the inclusion of basil - whose aniseed warmth, alongside a traditional Chypre base, stops the scent from feeling cold. Whilst the current formulation is also beautiful, the restriction of certain materials over time, namely oakmoss, means that nothing will compare to the original formulation. This is such an incredibly unique take on a floral Chypre with it’s satisfying herbal freshness, a true masterpiece.
Muscat was a total blind buy during the Black Friday sales last year, during which I secured a brand new bottle for just £65 - an insatiable steal. I did not know what to expect, but I was very surprised by what I smelled, for it was instantly recognisable - Oud For Greatness by Initio. It’s got the exact same overwhelmingly sweet saffron note, so much saffron it fills a room with ease and hangs in your nostrils endlessly. However whilst OFG goes in a slightly spicy direction, Muscat leans into the dry, incense-y facet with more prominence, as well as the oud accord being more noticeable. Oud For Greatness was a scent I used to own and love, but eventually grew tired of the DNA and sold it on. It feels good to own this scent profile again, but one that feels improved and more refined whilst still retaining its impressive performance.
