Cinematic

An underrated fragrance. A bright and unique citrus-cardamom opening, associations with coca-cola and swimming pools (but not in a cheap way). Dries down to something quite different, an airy-dusty vanilla musk reminiscent of ETAT La Fin du Monde's popcorn. Considerable sillage even at 5-6 hrs.

I bought this for my husband, and it’s been a huge hit. This fragrance is eternal, I catch whiffs of it from across the room even after he’s been wearing it all day. It smells citric and fresh with a great spicy ginger and cardamom note. I can’t believe more people don’t rave about this.

A chlorinated musk. The lemon, ginger and cashmeran combine for that bleached smell, in a good way. I ordered a sample because Ministry of Scent described it as "A big powdery musk with stagelights on earthy spices, deep florals and old-school animalics," but gosh that's not it at all, to my nose. The reviews below comparing it to a clean theater or powdered gum are better.

The first MM fragrance that I can appreciate, and I do quite like this one. A kitchen sink of notes that somehow works, with a bright, fresh citrus and ginger combo providing uplift.

Smells like coca-cola :) very nice. Personally, I'm not sure I want to wear this, but it's spicy with cardamom, tons of ginger and lime.

I really enjoy this fragrance. It immediately reminds me of a warmer and spicier version of how powdered bubble gum smells.

Cinematic by Der Duft is an intriguing yet polarizing fragrance that blends spicy, citrusy, and musky elements. The opening bursts with lemon and ginger, offering a sharp and zesty introduction. However, the clean, somewhat synthetic musk quickly takes over, dominating the composition in a way that might not appeal to everyone. Cardamom adds a layer of maturity and complexity, giving the scent some depth, while soft floral notes linger in the background, adding a touch of elegance. Despite these nuances, the overall experience may feel a bit unbalanced or divisive, making it far from a universally appealing fragrance. With its unique yet challenging profile, Cinematic is not a safe blind buy. It’s best suited for those who enjoy bold, unconventional musk-forward scents with spicy and citrusy contrasts. Rating: 2.5/5

I was told that the perfumer used to work in a cinema, and that this fragrance is supposed to smell like a cinema theatre after it has been cleaned in-between screenings, and that is exactly what it smells like. I can smell a hint of popcorn, dusty seats and a covering of polish or citrus disinfectant. Overall it's quite pleasant, but it does come across a bit like a cleaning product at times, very interesting though. 6/10

The first impression is Nivea cream, this greasy one in a blue jar. There is a little banana flavor from ylang-ylang, coumarin, a little carnation flower. After about an hour, simple musks close to the skin remain. Some kind of home-care fragrance, I will try to use it as a mist for pillows before going to bed.

A few drops of lemon on a clean musk, some ginger, some sage, a bouquet of freshly picked flowers. Press pause right now. Stop the movie. This is not a fragrance, this is a scene. Like Terrence Malick's scenes without dialogue. It's even simple but deep, like the line "love each other" from The Tree Of Life. It's bright and full of energy, like Spielberg's signature fog light. It's as floral as the Flower Girl Sequence in Chaplin's City Of Lights..

@Teepeeps How do you know that this is not vegan? By the fact that it has civet? Hardly any perfume that are made today use animal products anymore as they are extremely restricted/banned due to many reasons, one of the most important is animal cruelty. There is no real musk, for example, all synthetic! I would be highly surprised/sad if this perfume has real civet in it!