Calle Ocho

This is the most beautiful perfume I own. I bought the solid perfume before they came out with liquid. Since it’s a solid, there’s no sillage or projection but I get decent wear time. This is creamy, warm, sweet, vanillic, and very rich but not edible. I don’t pick out any notes individually other than the tonka. You will not be disappointed!

As on my previous F&R solid cologne review, My issue is not the longevity, I can still smell it quite well after 6 hours on my skin. It's the projection, I don't mind the idea of something being closer to you and the people who are going to be close to you being the ones who are able to smell it, but this is something anyone would have to put their nose right on to smell after 30 minutes. The scent is very good though. Smooth, spicy, chocolatey, sweet vanilla and woody. I do love sandalwood when it's done right A LOT. A shame it's as weak as it is. Plus it's $60 for the solid. If this is what you want, then go for it. A 9/10 scent but 5/10 performance.

I really have no words for how beautiful this fragrance is. I always lean to rum and sweet tobacco notes but theres something so so unique about this scent; masc, earthy, deep yet sweet. An autumnal walk in the rain in the forest followed by a semi sweet dessert. My only issue is the longevity as it fades after about 3 hours and I am someone who wears fragrance like a coat I want to be noticed. I have to apply it multiple times which is a bummer for the price. Still such a great scent and love F&R's range.