Sandalo e The

I sampled and Liked this a year or two ago, and I'm upgrading this to a Love after re-discovering it in a Traveling Samples Box. I'm not sure why I like it so much more now, but it's been quite warm here today so it's possible that's helping its performance. I'm more apt to like less overtly-macho fragrances than I used to, so that might be another reason. I voted this as Unisex leaning Masculine...women could probably wear it but it seems quite suitable for a civilized Man. And yes, the nice lemony Tea scent is in there if your nose hunts for it! For me, anyway :-) I'm not picking up on a very distinct and strong tobacco note, but I think I detect it in the blend. Very good frag, if this sample were full I'd want to keep it and wear it, but it's a low fill so I'll be passing it on so others can sniff it too...

Swirling a glass of vendanges tardives pinot gris next to a big tin of oxidised black tea leaves...

bottle 233601 i like. gray cold monday morning and a shot of bitter lemon. spot on. lemon is funny smell. it has a wide range from sweet to sharply bitter. adding spice and flowers with some resinous base takes this scent out of the "cologne" genre into something more perfumy and interesting for me. it is friendly in most types of weather. while we each react to smells differently and they bring certain memories, i find comments that refer to "curry house" to be racist. i frankly don't know what a "curry house" smells like since i have visited restaurants that serve curry around the world and curry varies from country to country from region to region. and moist towels come in a variety of overpowering alcohol based deodorizers. if a reviewer is reminded of something so particular as a south indian restaurant, a little bit of background might help rather than some ethnic based comment that may not mean anything to someone of a different culture or experience. i cook with many spices, including, but not limited to, tumeric, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, ginger. i also use a lot of herbs like rosemary and caraway, plus oregano, basil, thyme, dill, etc. there is generally a different palette for spices or herbs (tho often they are mixed). but spices and herbs are not interchangeable notes in perfumery. also, it has been my experience that fish restaurants, chinese restaurants, bbq houses, and others offer the same wipe-ups, so why the racist reference to "curry" house? anyway, back on point, i respectfully disagree that there is any similarity to moist towelettes. as sandalo e te dries down, the lemon subsides into a more soapy clean body scent. there is no strong sandalwood for me. as written above, i like it. rather ordinary but also rather likeable.

I also smelled black tea with lots of lemon and honey. Sharp lemon at the beginning, which later turned into aromatic sweet tea. Cold tea, by the way! Thus perfect for summer and early autumn. It exactly reminds me of windy September day, when you already have to wear something long-sleeved and last traces of hot sunny summer are reflecting in your cup of honey-colored drink... In the base I also got the tobacco note. Not the sharp one, softened by other scents, but still present. No sandalwood thought! I would rather rename it Sandals and Tea :) No floral notes developed on my skin though, which i am partly comfortable with, because i dont't get on well with rose and hyacinth. On the other hand, this might have enriched the complexity of this fragrance, as someone mentioned earlier. Personally, i missed the evolution of this perfume, it seemed pretty uncomplicated with fading of citruses and emerging of tobacco being the only things that changed as time elapsed. To sum up, I liked this fragrance a lot. For me it's not a masterpiece, not the one to die for, but very pleasant and comforting. It brighten up my day by bringing some warm summer memories. Sillage was very moderate, but longevity very good: 5-6 hrs for EDT

This stuff lasts way longer than it has any right to for an EDT. It’s still clinging to my skin 8 hours later. Projection chills out after 2 hours and it becomes a skin scent. The vibe? Imagine a spa day sponsored by lemon jelly candy—sweet, citrusy, slightly bougie—with a side of sandalwood and tea to keep it classy. Basically: summer in a bottle, perfect for not offending your coworkers or your date. It’s not a showstopper, but it’s giving “reliable king” vibes. Smells great, priced right, and definitely worth a sniff if you’re fragrance curious.