Friday Night

Fragrantica pyramid is incorrect. On the Floraïku website, the ingredients are very different.* Dominant Notes: Pink Pepper, Suede, Black Tea, Sandalwood Secondary Notes: Saffron, Labdanum, Musk, Incense Subtle Notes: Cinnamon, Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver Extraordinary. Very expensive, but as exceptional as overpowering, lingering on clothes even after washing them. A fragrance of dark energy, of black matter, dense and palpable. The first time I wore it, I thought it was composed of Rose, Oud, Birch, and Raspberry. Yet none of these notes appear on its ingredient list. A floral and slightly sour facet (surely due to the combination of Pink Pepper, Vetiver, and Cypriol Saffron) is dominant at the opening, merging with a leathery incense. It's opulent, sumptuous, and regal. On my skin, the Black Tea, Pink Pepper, and Leather develop without restraint. But to summarize it in three notes is audacious and slightly disrespectful. I understand that it might be crudely compared to the more resinous Louis Vuitton "Ombre Nomade," based on a misunderstanding. I don't know if this is an evidence of quality or a flaw, but I attracted a lot of attention on the subway last night. I hope they weren't negative. We'll never know. My husband also commented on it when he woke up, smelling my hair. "You smell strongly of Oud... and Rose." I'll never be able to afford it, but what an outstanding masterpiece. 🖤

Well this one took me by surprise, a really beautiful fragrance. For me it seems perfect for all year round use. I have a large collection but I'm absolutely crap at describing notes etc, all I know is that I like what I like and I like this one, a lot! Definitely a keeper.