Miami Split

I found Abel a couple weeks ago whilst trying to find some woody fragrances and I came upon Green Cedar by Abel, I got a 6ml to tryout, and with the order I received Abel's new Miami Split. From the name I assumed it was some niche olfactory fad as often happens with these types of houses, so I didn't think much of it. I received the order, excited for my Green Cedar I sprayed it on, let it sit, and I was quite disappointed. It was too green and balmy compared to what I expected. Then I picked up the small tester of Miami Split that came with the package and said to myself "I might as well try it". So I sprayed it on and was absolutely shocked. A strong waft of banana came first, not necessarily green (moreso not super ripe) and then the strong oud kicked in alongside the labdanum. I am not really a fan of Oud generally and I am not a gourmand fan, but somehow it mesmerised me; To the point that I regretted buying Green Cedar and not Miami Split instead. Like the other reviews said, it sounds like it couldn't work but somehow it does, and it works well. The longevity is not bad but the projection is not the best outside the 1st/2nd hour. As for occasion, honestly in a weird way I feel compelled to say that this could work all-year round, the banana pulling for the warm seasons and the Oud for winter and autumn. It wouldn't be necessarily the best fit for cold winter or hot summer but I think it could still work. Although the price is hefty, the scent is simply intoxicating. My fiancee is not very eager to spend money on perfume above £40-£50, and after smelling it she asked me if I would ever want to get a 50ml. Totally shocked, I restated the price thinking I forgot to tell her and she replied with "Yeah I know". So in terms of appeal, let that speak for itself. If you have the money, definitely worth it in my book. Highly recommend.

Wow, what an original + enticing scent - fragrance sorcery 🌙 Miami split is deeply addictive in a non gourmand way (and I'm not even that keen on banana or oud notes!). The banana is dry + green complimenting the smoky white oud beautifully. There's nuance + texture - a nod perhaps to the fibrosity of banana skin... Light + dark...very grown up + very very alluring. If you love woody scents that are a little off the beaten track, you may well enjoy this. Great performance for a natural perfume - it leaps off the wrist + forms a lovely personal scent bubble. Good longevity. This is a special, special scent indeed. It's bewitched me + cannot imagine not having some of it on my shelf!

What sorcery is this? I don't particularly like banana. I don't at all like oud. I'm luke warm on labdanum. I am averse to musky fragrances. Yet I LOVE Miami Split. They nailed it: It shouldn't work, but it does. Only Abel could pull off something so bold in such an understated way. It's sophisticated, mysterious, playful and a tad cheeky. I had the same reaction to The Apartment (which is my all time favorite) - never thought I'd consistently reach for a boozy/cherry/chocolate fragrance but it's divine. This perfume is really fun.

this is so absurdly good ... ???? makes me think of a city summer night, neon yellow everywhere, dark shadows -- a decent bit smoky, a decent bit sugary, + cut through with this smooooth oud + perfectly-ripe banana (i don't get 'green banana,' per say). the banana is particularly so fun and so pop at the beginning, but kinda glad it mellows out and the perfume's story becomes more than just 'banana.' 100000/10.

oh was i influenced by the front page review and i oh do i love it. yes its a sweet oud but its fun and dries down complex enough that i go back for more. yayyy