This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.3

All patchouli lovers NEED this! Yes, we all have our favorite fragrances, but if we're being honest, amongst them there are truly just a few that totally captivated us at first sniff. TINABB1.3 is one of those few that popped my eyes wide open as I first inhaled and then closed them in pure, sublime pleasure as I slowly inhaled again. Ah... a brief jolt of sweet, juicy blood orange leading the way to a fresh, snappy & airy green patchouli that's simultaneously deep and stunningly bright, as if suffused with aldehydes. Leather isn't a note I'd have guessed but I suspect it's what gives patchouli its depth here, so there's that. On my skin saffron and red roses become apparent only after 15 minutes or so but they are members of the choir, not soloists. TINABB1.3 is all about patchouli but I'm stunned not to see aldehydes in the pyramid. I get about 4-6 hours from a spray beneath each ear and one on each wrist. Can't speak for sillage in this masked world but I do pick up my own scent trail as I walk through my house. Lovely, lovely, truly lovely. I fell in love with a sample a few years ago and only recently treated myself to a full bottle, a bottle that's blue while being not blue. My Schrodinger's cat perfume! Note: this is usually expensive but fragnet had 60ml testers (with cap) for about $32 USD

I like the blend of blood orange, saffron and rose here. No leather imo, but I'm used to wearing powerful leather frags. This fragrance isn't a slouch, it's strong in its own right but longevity is average. Has a really interesting and enjoyable airy metallic vibe. Perhaps this one has aldehydes. To me, this is rose dominant, followed by saffron , blood orange and patchouli. It smells very deep and sophisticated. I won't pretend to be a rose expert, so I don't know if this is best in it's class. So far, Rose Jamal by Les Indemodables is the best I've tried. Kilian Rose Oud is one of my all time favorites but it's not rose dominant. Portrait of a Lady was also excellent. But this one is right up there with what I know about rose and was interesting enough for me to buy a bottle after testing and sample. Scent 8.6/10 Performance 7/10

This 1.3 version is a beautiful scent! It’s like a ring of Fire, being that it smells fiery without smelling spicy. It has a very energizing aspect to it. I think it can be worn year round but is perfect in the spring or fall when there’s a day where the sun provides warmth but there’s still a bit of coolness in the breeze, and that mix of warm and cool play so well with this scent!

I did not get any leather at all. For me this is a soapy scent with hints of Lavender. It smells like my skin just out of shower. Performance is moderate longevity 6/7 hours with below average projection from the beginning. Everyday scent if I want something light & casual but still has quality.

I think this is just lovely. Maybe a little more feminine than I’m used to, but it keeps pulling me in. I would absolutely melt if I were to smell this on a lady. I don’t care if it smells synthetic or natural. I care that it smells good or bad. This is good.