Sophie Matisse Art Edition Straight To Heaven, Splash Of Lemon

Having been a fan of the original, I thought I would absolutely hate this "splash of lemon" version. My Initial thoughts were "really...a niche flanker?" And ""what's this? Straight to Heaven Eua Tres Fraiche?" After trying this I have come away with a much different conclusion....the Lemon should have been there from the very start! Who would've thought that the simple addition of lemon would take this from a "nice fragrance" to something truly extraordinary. By Kilian did not water down this composition as all of the original components are still there. It has lost zero complexity. The splash of lemon only seems to add another layer to that complexity while simultaneously making the composition a bit brighter, and infinitely more versatile. Original straight to heaven in my opinion came across as very distinguished and incredibly serious the addition of Lemon however has made it more daring and added a bit of confidence, adventure, and sexiness to the overall work. Unlike previous reviewer's I find the lemon stays around for a good portion of the fragrances life.....it becomes more subtle but it remains certainly present This does NOT however come across as a carefree/simple little summertime version, Eau Tres Fraishe, or a Sports Flanker. Straight to Heaven SOL has Depth...the Lemon cuts some of the thickness without totally killing its general boozy texture. The woods and booze still come off quite dark but are lightened just enough. The patchouli and cedar mix perfectly and remain ever present with a hint of sweetness that softens it up and rounds it out ever so beautifully. I could, in truth never go back to wearing the original Straight to Heaven again. Possibly My favorite By Kilian. -A truly masculine fragrance that can be worn all year round. -Absolutely fantastic during the day but also shines at night. -Great for both semi formal and formal settings. -Lasting 6 to 8 hours I get average longevity with slightly above average projection and Silliage. -Could be a great confidence booster if giving a presentation or meeting but could also be pulled of as a great work scent. Certainly signature worthy. My only criticism is, while the bottle is nice, I prefer the black casket presentation. Character: Mark Hanna played by Matthew Mcconaughey in "The Wolf of Wall Street"

The first time I smelled this fragrance it made me want to sell my collection, so that I could buy every possible bottle of this awesome scent! However, after the initial burst, the dry down sits closer to my skin than D&G's The One. No one can smell this on me, unless their nose is touching my arm. So sad. Great use of cedar, rum, and a big bright lemon. Versatile. Unique. Sexy. Weak sauce. Boo.

I just layered this one with Guerlain L'Homme L'Eau Boisé, and I love it. Fresh and clean. Exactly how I want to feel before bed.

This is the most "satisfying" of the trio. I smell a lot of ISO e super in this one. Wonder if that's correlation..

This smells so Darn good;-) It may be simple, but well worth the money in my opinion.