An Equestrian Series Pierce

I bought a decant of this from Misty Mountain Decants on Etsy...they got a bunch of middle eastern brands they sell so I don't have to blind buy. They're some pretty cool people too sending gift samples I didn't ask for 3 times with the order. With this fragrance THE QUALITY IS THERE. I love Perseus and this smells exactly like it. This is smooth and the citrus is really good. Undeniable quality here. When the decant arrived it didn't smell great, I sprayed a few times to introduce some air and then tried again a week later. BEAUTIFUL. I would say the main differences (which are subtle at best) is this has brighter citrus and has a better vibe for slightly hotter weather. You get vetiver for sure. When Vetiver is in fragrances it has the potential to smell like body odor in high concentrations and you don't really get that here. Its smooth. The white floral come in brighter in this one as well. Fresh and clean. How close is this to Perseus....I'd say like 90% close...Perseus is slightly more wood and less bright. This is more bright and toned down just a touch on the woods and vetiver but only a touch. IF YOU WANT Perseus on a budget....just get this bros... I have no need for the other equestrian lines. I'm not looking for the Haltane clone they have or the Delina clone. I want to take a vacation overseas and wanted to have a decant of Perseus before leaving...its still better than getting a full bottle but this satisfies the need so perfectly well. Like I said I introduced air to my decant and then tried a week later it was perfect. But it had a little alcohol harshness when it first arrived. if you buy middle eastern fragrances you already know this is how the game is played. (Spray 8 times at least, introduce some air, wait a few weeks, and then try again, repeat). This didn't take that much only a week. Its well with the money and smells so clean with the choice of white forals that smells just like perseus. French avenue is not bad I just wish they sold samples but I guess they make more money off of blind buying. Overall 8.9/10 because they got the profile so incredibly close. Super bright and fresh and most of all SMOOTH.

Been testing French Avenue Pierce for the past couple days and here are my thoughts. It’s a clone of PDM Perseus and opens with an invigorating blast of rindy grapefruit, kind of like the sharp scent of an unripe fruit peel. As it dries, you start to get more of the actual grapefruit, tart, sweet, and citrusy, and that bright note carries through most of the fragrance. About five minutes in, the vetiver starts to peek through. This isn’t a grassy vetiver, it’s an earthy one, reminiscent of Terre d’Hermès. In the mid, you also get some subtle florals and a touch of elemi, but the grapefruit and vetiver are absolutely the stars of the show. Projection is a little better than moderate for the first two hours, then it sits closer to the skin. Longevity for me has been about 5 to 6 hours, but that’s before the fragrance has had time to mature, so I’m expecting it to improve. Quality and performance feel right on par with Perseus. I think this shines best in spring and summer, but you could definitely wear it year round without it feeling out of place. Overall, very well done, and I hope they decide to do a Percival clone in this same line with pierce

I originally purchased this one in July. I decided to revamp my collection with new warm weather scents over the summer. In Texas, summer is between March and some time in the last 3 or 4 days of the year, with brief interruptions of sub-fifty degree weather. That gives me a good reason to find the best citrusy and fresh options out there. So picking up Pierce, I expected it to be a new take on that style of fragrance. What I found initially was something that closely resembled another clone I have called Sceptre Malachite. It’s a representation of God of Fire. The rhubarb in that fragrance needed time to relax. Much like the vetiver in Pierce. I revisited Pierce today and I must say, it has improved greatly. The notes have all come together and found a new way to get along. The vetiver is very enjoyable and smooth now. If you enjoy GOF and scents like it, this one may appeal to you. I found it on Amazon. 8/10

Short review: Longevity: 7-8 hours Very nice fragrance. It is fresh with a bit of sweetness. Very unique scent profile. Doesn't really remind me of Terre D'Hermes Eau Givree or Eau Vetiver Intense a lot. Similarity to Perseus: basically identical to my nose, I feel like the clone drydown is stronger than OG. Quality of ingredients seems a bit worse in the clone at drydown, but it's very insignificant. Projection: Opening strong, projects 3 feet then gradually dies down to about 1,5 in 1-2 hours. After 6 hours it barely trails and after 7-8 its nearly dead being a skin scent. On clothes it can last for days, but sticks close to the fabric. Value: worth every penny Bear in mind it's not the easiest to like, having gathered opinions, some love it and even would consider buying, a minority doesn't find it enjoyable because they relate it to a raw, sour lemon up their face.

It is a fragrance that in my opinion has the dominant note of cashmeran with grapefruit next to it. If you have smelled Alhambra Monocline 05; you will understand what I mean by the cashmeran note. The cashmeran note is a note that most people may not know what it smells like. In my opinion, it is a very penetrating note; very slightly green and rich which gives depth to the fragrance. عطری است که از نظر من نت غالبش کشمیر هست و در کنارش گریپ فروت وجود داره. اگر عطر الحمبرا مولکول ۰۵ رو بوییده باشید؛ منظور من رو از نت کشمیر کاملا درک میکنید نت کشمیر نتی هست که ممکن است اکثر مردم ندانند چه بویی داره. از نظر من نتی است کاملا نافذ؛ خیلی کم سبز و غنی که به عطر عمق میبخشه