Épices Exquises

The name of this perfume fits it perfectly. Exquisite spices, creamy and enveloping, airy and at the same time fresh. A fragrance of contrasts, warm and fresh, creamy yet dry at times. It smells of rich spices, especially pepper and cardamom, I would even say a pinch of nutmeg, resting on a creamy amber base with an almost imperceptible touch of coffee that adds a hint of darkness. From a distance it feels as if those spices trapped in amber were floating on a breath of fresh air. Unlike some other reviewers, I honestly do not detect even the slightest trace of oud or patchouli. It is an oriental fragrance but to me it smells quite westernized. If you like someone and they are wearing this perfume, it could be a total click. And the best part is that it does not invade your space. It lasts a long time yet always stays close to the skin. With a breeze or a draft, or when someone walks past and moves the air, it floats beautifully without ever feeling overwhelming. The bottle is quite embarrassing, especially the very poor quality cap and that pseudo honeycomb detail which looks like something from a cheap bazaar. Asking 180 euros for this would make me blush, thankfully the grey market exists where it can be found for less than half. In short, I loved it. Sensual, warm and enveloping. At times slightly powdery, and a fragrance that feels very feminine on a woman’s skin and very masculine on a man’s skin. It does not resemble anything I know.

Spicy, but approachable. Oriental and very elegant. It’s very nice. Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. It is unisex but in an unexpected way: it would be feminine and warm on a woman and it would definitely look sophisticated and masculine on a man. I’d enjoy this fragrance on a significant other. Weirdly enough this fragrance makes me feel like eating something, although it’s not an edible sort of spiciness. Lovely, green flag of a fragrance.

Wow! This one is an absolute stunner. If you like spicy oud and mysterious scents this one is for you. Upon first spray I knew I would instantly love it. It's one of those that you'll want to get dressed up with, not for casual wear.

@FatherMagoolies Lol it’s literally the exact same scent. Tried both side by side. Imagine thinking the bottle design affects the scent... @OttoStranger your memory is off.

This one is a straight banger for me, but I should mention that it’s not very mass appealing and many people will not like it