This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6

Yuzu is one heck of a pungent citrus. This gorgeous scent arrived today as a blind buy. Gorgeous bright tart Yuzu opening settles after a few minutes, the volume turning down from 11 to about 7 and all the classic floral components start to show. Amazingly you might think this is a Jasmine forward scent after 15 minutes but it’s not - it’s the well Mixed ingredients making it quite yellow and white. It’s a strong pollinated white and yellow cologne - the Yuzu helping dramatically to keep it very very fresh for quite a long time. There are periods where it reminds me of Strangers Yuzu Soda though that is less cologne like and a bit more quirky. This also reminds me of Ironing and Laundry sprays. I’ve read the notes - beware, peoples votes are misleading - this can be anosmic, you might not smell it but others bloody will to the point they may complain. It’s extremely strong so ideal for people whom like attention. It’s borderline feminine but then you get a fuller whiff and it’s like damn this is an in your face floral cologne!!!!

I honestly cannot fathom why this only has a 3.85 overall rating. This is BEAUTIFUL. Very natural smelling. The longevity isn't beast mode but this type of fragrance (citrus neroli) generally don't perform even in very high concentration. So performance isn't bad considering the ingredients. I get about 3 hours on my dry skin, and 4 on clothing. As for the scent, it's to die for. Hyper realistic citruses. Super juicy and bright. It makes me want to drink it. In the same vein as Neroli Portfino but better IMO. It doesn't go overly floral on my skin but ymmv. If you like this, check out Capri from 19-69 which is also very realistic. But honestly, this is a better buy because you can find this on ebay and Mercari for less than 19-69 Capri. Scent 8.5/10 Performance 4/10

I came across this while searching for a more affordable version of Tom Ford’s Sole Di Positano (which I have since bitten the bullet and purchased with no regrets). To describe it, SDP is the golden child with both beauty and brains, TINABB is more like the pretty but ditzy cousin - a little more floral, fruity and sweet but not many thoughts going on behind the eyes. Still an excellent runner up though. Don’t get me wrong, if you are not comparing fragrances then this is a beauty. The fresh citrus burst melds with the white florals perfectly and the hint of geranium just gives extra oomph. On me the orange blossom is the star. Longevity is not great but I’d happily re-spritz myself for that citrus opening.

This is actually a very wonderful fragrance! It is a happy, uplifting scent. Not sexy or sensual, but it is just a gorgeous scent that draws you to it, to endulge in it. I guess it is really unisex, but I, as a woman, want to keep this for myself!! My husband will have to be content with sniffing it around me. ☺️ I only have an 8 ml sample, but it will probably be enough for this summer season. If we would go for some holiday in the south in winter, I will bring it. Next summer, I want a full bottle! Much better than the usual summer fragrances, that all resemble eachother.

Very very pleasant. Maybe this one people find "boring" compared to the other heavy-hitters like 1740, Ambre 114, 1899 - but this one is a very clean, pleasant, neroli-orange blossom scent. Easy to wear on hot days. Scent: Underrated, deserves >4 stars IMO. Projection: Average Longevity: Average for a citrus perfume, but it's not weak. Unisex to feminine.