Nice, beautiful fruity mix, really fresh but not so extraordinary. There is A LOT OF fruity scents out there. Quite weak performance and because of the weak performance this would be good to use at the gym. Anyway I choose to buy FB of Tiziana Terenzi Kirke instead of Erba Pura. Kirke is like deeper and finished version of Erba Pura and would be beautiful during the summertime. But if you like fruity scents, you should try this because I think it’s worth the price anyway if compared to some synthetic ones.

I would have never ever sampled scent with this kind of main accords and notes if I wouldn’t have got the 7,5ml travel size from Kilian for free. My first reaction was like “terrible, watery, boring, what the hell is this, definitely not for me etc.” it was summer time and something made me anyway pull it off again and again and after weeks I had to admit that I was totally hooked in this scent! I sprayed more and more and the more I sprayed the more I wanted FB. This scent is perfect on the beach, at the gym or wherever when needed to smell really fresh and clean. This really is like a fresh Gin Tonic in the beautiful bottle. This is not for cold days, it definitely doesn’t work at all. That I can tell because I live in Finland. Longevity is poor and if you are few hours somewhere you really need to spray more on the go so the travel size is practical. FB is really heavy. I’m the wrong person to tell if this is unique or not because like I told this category is not my cup of tea normally. I just can say that this is unique in my collection and I have tested parfumes a lot (many which I haven’t choose) and something which would remind me of this I haven’t met.

I bought this original one in 1993 and since that I haven’t wanted to be without this in my collection. That was my signature scent for years, at least 7 years and I never got bored. I have owned MANY bottles. Now as I have this Collector 2017 edition I don’t love it as much as the original one back in the days. This is like watered down and more sweet. There is missing that intoxicating a little bit powdery feeling which I got from the og Classique. Actually when I bought it I didn’t know that the scent is not the same. So now I have og Classique parfum which has been macerated well many years and the scent is amazing and this Collector version as well. Since I felt in love with niche world I haven’t been wearing this so often and I wanted to have that original Classique. It has always the place in my heart and on the shelf. Since this scent is a legendary I just wanted to share history with this scent, I don’t think so many needs the scent it self analyzed. I give this 5/10, it’s still sexy and seductive, but it’s not deep and addictive like I wanted it to be and it’s a little bit cloying. Anyway it has a great projection, sillage and longevity.

This is SOFT AND NICE ON THE SKIN, you can wear this everywhere, this is a really good skin scent and I think no one will be offended by this. I wore this while travelling couple of weeks ago and this was nice because I smelt that clean, soft, a little bit creamy scent all the time but in the same time I knew that I’m not the one who smells that heavy perfume from most of the people on the airplane gets headaches. 😅 The opening is sophisticated citrus, not sharp and after that it’s a soft skin scent, not projection so much but longevity is good. Some day I will buy FB but now I have bought so many so this can wait. Anyway I would only use this while traveling or as sleeing scent. Edit after FB and few weeks: this is my favorite scent if I’m in hurry and I don’t have time to think what would be the best with my clothes, where I go etc. this is just so perfect in every occasion.

Richwood is a woody chypre unisex perfume but not in a traditional Chypre way imo. There is a little bit citrusy in the opening but it’s gone quickly and the middle notes seems to be hidden. This is a rich and creamy soft musky Sandalwood scent with a Patchouli bringing even more woody edge and a slightly sweet Vanilla wraps the other notes together. The name Richwood is well deserved. The blend is really well done, it’s quite much a skin scent but it works well in this scent and it lasts many hours. For some occasions it’s a little a bit too boring since it’s quite linear perfume without any surprises from the opening until the last hints of the scent. But in the same time I find it really beautiful, sophisticated and luxurious with irresistible sensual undertone. It’s easy to approach and very wearable in the places where you don’t want to bother people with too load and strongly projecting scent. It’s very pleasant and calming which is the reason why it has became my favorite scent during a flights especially in the autumn and winter time. ❗️ There is not Sandalwood listed in the notes anymore but Xerjoff has confirmed that it’s not removed nor reformulated they just wanted to change the list of the notes. I really wonder why since the Sandalwood plays a major role in this inviting blend (at least my batch) of Chris Maurice. Difficult to believe it’s not reformulated. Top: Mandarine Peel, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Bourgeons Cassis Middle: Rose Absolute, Geranium Leaves Base: Patchouli, Musks, Cistus Labdanum, Amber Coumarin, Vanilla, Sandalwood (not mentioned anymore) Thank you for reading and if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes

This is a unique, beautiful, soft, woody and powdery oud scent with roses. This is not a traditional rose oud, it feels like some well known scent profile- in this case rose oud - is covered with a huge amount of powder which is scented with Lavender. In the opening there is soft Palisander Rosewood, Lavender and Cinnamon. Lavender gives a fresh aromatic feeling and I think it’s the note which gives a soapy vibe for some people. For me it’s not soapy, it’s just clean. Cinnamon is difficult to separate as a note in any kind of way but it brings warm spicy vibe which I like a lot. Since there is Cedar in the middle notes and Sandalwood in the base notes, this is really woody but in the soft creamy way. And the whole point of this perfume: Oud. There is Laotian Oud and Thailand Oud and the last one with Musk give very sensual nuances to this concoction which I adore. Vanilla is impossible to detect as a note but it brings more soft touch to the scent. Beautiful sophisticated Rose is lingering in the background and it’s perfectly blended. Everytime I wear this it’s getting more addictive. Now the common question: how this differs from Alexandria II ? Since the main accords and notes are almost same it’s easy to think that these two are similar. It was somehow too boring for me and I felt that there is missing something. That was soapy for me but not a vintage style soapy which I love. I’m so glad that I gave a chance for III but that wasn’t love at the first sight either. I was testing this scent for a couple of weeks and after that I was totally in love. I tried to give many opportunity to II as well - but that wasn’t for me. I’M still IN LOVE with Alexandria III 😍 💯 Beautifully blended, totally unisex creation! Pretty overly sweet Honey together with Caramel and that combination is made wonderfully. It's smooth, soft and it has slightly baby wipes vibe which makes it velvety and a little bit powdery. In overall this is sweeter that Ceylon but the opening in Ceylon is much much sweeter that this one. If you like honey, this is definitely your choice and this is very easy concoction, Oud on my skin is totally hidden and Honey as well is pleasant. This short review is based on a sample. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes

Unisex I made one review earlier and those was my first vibes of Alexandria III I wanted to post the more detailed review. This is unique beautiful, soft, woody, powdery oud scent with a hint with rose. This is definitely not a traditional rose oud, this is different and very complex, nice, round and mysterious (which I like always) blend. In the opening there is soft Palisander Rosewood, Lavender and Cinnamon. Lavender gives a fresh aromatic feeling and I think it’s the note which gives soapy vibe for some people. For me it’s not soapy, it’s just clean. Cinnamon is difficult to separate as a note in any kind of way but it brings warm powdery vibe which I like a lot. Since there is Cedar in the middle notes and Sandalwood in the base notes, this is really woody but in the soft milky (not lactonic) way. And the whole point of this perfume: Oud. There is Laotian Oud and Thailand Oud and the last one with Musk give sexy very slightly animalic vibe to this creation which I adore. Vanilla is impossible to detect as a note but it brings more soft touch to the scent. Beautiful hint of the Rose is lingering in the background and it has to be there, otherwise this wouldn’t be as addictive as it is. Now the common question: how this differs from Alexandria II ? Since the main accords and notes are almost same it’s easy to think that these two are similar. II was too boring for me and I felt that there is missing something. That was soapy for me. I’m so glad that I gave a chance for III but that wasn’t love at the first sight either. I was testing this scent for a couple of weeks and after that I was totally in love. I tried to give many opportunity to II as well - but that wasn’t for me. But oh, I LOVE this Alexandria III 😍 💯 Beautifully blended, totally unisex masterpiece! Thank you for reading and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes

Terrible! I just can’t stand this scent. I like all accords and all main notes but still this is one of the worst scent that I know. That’s why you should always test and on the skin, not just rely on notes (like I did with this). I blind bought this and I just gave it away. Anyway when I bought this I didn’t even know the hype over this. I think if I had known that it’s so popular, so copied and there is so many dupes of it, I wouldn’t even have bought it. Longevity is forever and projection really good. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes

This really is Anis and really aromatic, the strong one! I don't like this but with Tiziana Terenzi's good quality is present here as well and many people would get personal unique signature scent from this. This is the beast, I recommend not to use for example in the open office. (This sample I got randomly, I didn't choose this.) Projectivity and longevity is insane.

THE SPIRIT OF DUBAI Narjesi Second Generation Collection Unisex This is just something which I can’t describe in the way it deserves. This was launched already 2017 and I’m so happy that I was introduced to this in November 2022 at @profumeriacaleri1898 in Genova. I really didn’t know how much I can love Rose🌹 and this started my obsession for rose scents. The first inhale is breathtaking and mind blowing. It’s intoxicating. “What is this” - I was thinking. The scent is straight away everywhere, it’s really amazing, so beautiful divine mix of roses (plus mix of dozens of other notes)! It’s so mellow, rich, fresh, clean and natural in the same time, not sweet, nor “jammy”. I think it was unique as well when it was released but during the last years many perfumes with same kind of scent profile has been made. None of them beats this what comes to the quality though. Oud and Vanilla don’t pop out, neither Patchouli, which I love here, this is all about a majestic rose with smooth, complex, sophisticated base. I can imagine to wear this after the bath wearing a bathrobe or I see myself wearing the most luxurious evening dress and this magical fairytale like scent hugs me inside the huge bubble. This is very versatile yet potent. I love it oversprayed. And if I’m thinking some handsome man in the suit wearing this, just wow! There are so many notes in Narjesi (even animalic) so don’t get confused, this is a kitchen sink but a beautiful one. Roses play a main role and Narjesi is distilled from Rose Bulgarian, Pure Taif Rose, Rose de Mai and Turkish Rose, along with oriental notes. The bottle and the whole package with the travel case is luxurious even if more simple would be more classy imo. The scent itself is really sumptuous. If you want something extraordinary and utterly luxurious- go for it. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes

Nice opening and first I was like wow but straight after that too synthetic. I tried many times because I wanted this to be the perfume which would have been easy to take with us (me and my husband) while traveling (not so big loss if I he would loose it or drop it or what ever...) BUT impossible. I don't know if there is something wrong in my nose or what but I just find all Mancera's so synthetic and cloying. :(

Nice opening and first I was like wow but straight away after few seconds too synthetic. I tried many times because I wanted this to be the perfume which would have been easy to take with us (me and my husband) while traveling (not so big loss if I he would loose it or drop it or what ever...) BUT impossible. I just find all Mancera's so synthetic and cloying, I have tried many. Synthetic “Oud” here is terrible and you notice it in the opening. Even Vanilla is made in the poor way and it's unpleasant and screechy. Because of the bad quality I don't even want to try to write a longer review. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate if you follow me IG @ninamariah_perfumes