Odyssey Eau de Montagne

After the first spray and expecting something icy and fresh due to the name, I was hit with a blast of Almond milk served with a sprinkle of cocoa, and a hint of vanilla, alongside some creamy white florals in a vase and a dash of baby powder. I was at first repulsed as it smelt kind of weird, but thirty minutes later it softened out and I was Hooked, and I was getting all these notes that I mentioned, two hours later it was a skin scent on me but I kept sniffing at my arm like a mad person, because this scent had me enamored, needless to say I went back and bought two bottles of it as it was on a buy one get another at 50% off. Needless to say I'm now patiently waiting for winter to arrive so I can spray this on my sweaters so that I can bask in it's calm soothing, almost paternal kind of scent, that evokes comfort and care. Last 8 hours on my skin, but is a skin scent from the 1st hour, though I suspect it may get noticed by people in close proximity, if not well I can enjoy it's soothing aroma in blissful solitude. 9/10

This is my first Armaf and I must say, I am impressed! Got my bottle today and sprayed 3 times on my forearm, I could see and feel some greasiness - a very good sign IMO. I wholeheartedly agree with the commenter that said it smells like a more polite, refined Blanche Bête. The white floral note makes it a dainty fragrance, sweet and charming. It's definitely a perfume for colder weather, so my bottle will get a chance to macerate before it's time to use it and I cannot even start to imagine how good it's going to be. I sprayed at about 10am and it's now 7.30pm and it still smells quite strong on my skin. I can't imagine the lasting power on clothes! The price is average for Middle Eastern perfumes, I think I paid £34 for a 100ml bottle. For a fragrance of this quality it's a reyt bargain.

This is clearly Armaf’s take on Blanche Bête by Les Liquides Imaginaires. It has that same milky, slightly smoky profile with a soft, clean woodiness running through it. It’s translucent but not weak, a kind of cool, ghostly presence more than a loud statement. It performs surprisingly well. Long-lasting on clothes, with a projection that becomes more noticeable over time, especially when smelled from a distance or in the air around you. Not for everyone, and definitely not for high heat. It leans more introspective and moody than mass-appealing or flashy. Unisex, good for the price, and a nice change of pace from Armaf’s usual DNA. Who'd wear this? Think Morticia Addams. Rating: 8.75/10 Full unbiased, unpaid review on my YouTube channel soon. - Smelly Cat

I do love this DNA which is supposed to be a dupe for Blanche Bete. Since I have never been able to smell the original I cannot confirm or deny. BUT, I’ll tell you one thing; it’s exactly the same as Her Confession, Lactea Divina and Grecia. You do not need them all. But I’ll keep this one because to my eyes this is the one with the less tacky bottle.

* Hybrid gourmand/floral fragrance * Creamy and milky with a floral accent * Smells like having a latte in a flower shop * Heady blend of gourmand, spicy, floral, vanilla, and musky armoas * Distinct notes of almonds, vanilla, flowers, sweet milk, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk * Great for female users of all ages * Great for all seasons and outdoor occasions * Good performer * Cool bottle as always * Likely leans way too feminine for most male users * Name is very misleading to users Armaf's Odyssey Eau de Montagne is a flanker in the popular Odyssey line. The name is quite misleading, "Eau de Montagne" or Mountain Water in English kind of implies a fresh or aromatic fougere DNA. Nope. The best way to describe this fragrance is having a latte in a flower shop. It's a gourmand/floral hybrid, very creamy and milky with a pleasant floral accent to it. You'll find distinct notes of almonds, vanilla, flowers, sweet milk, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk. This is great for female users of some ages. A man could get away with it, but it will take quite a bit of confidence as this leans quite female. Performance is great and the "thermos" bottle as always is cool. Great stuff here, just quite a bit misleading overall if you don't look up first what you're getting into here. Recommended, especially for female users.