Sinan

I agree with the previous reviews, this is a powerhouse perfume, a monster scent, it smells so different than anything on the contemporary market I know, even compared to other perfumes from the 80s or 70s I know. It also smells rich and fine like beautifully aged smoked brandy. But there's nothing feminine about it, it's finesse comes from its quality and unique composition. If this were a woman, her voice would sound like someone that smoked the value of a Mediterranean villa and who also built that villa with her bare hands. I am not even sure about layering it to make a bit more feminine, it could easily silence all else I'd put on top. Later edit: this is so good that I am willing to love its ruggedness. I am not so versed in masculine scents, I wonder if a man would find it as unique and intriguing as I do, if it smells more mainstream or similar to other perfumes marketed for men?!

In 1984, at the age of sixteen I made my first grown-up fragrance purchase at the Frederick and Nelson perfume counter. I left behind all my previous favorites that day: Sweet Honesty, Love's Baby Soft, Pavlova- all chosen for me at one time or another, and perfectly nice for little girls. That day I chose for myself. The bottle of Sinan de Jean Marc Sinan was indescribably exotic and rare looking next to all the others, so 1001 nights. I still remember the first sniff- a shower of golden silk, midnight skies, twinkling stars, desert princes on horseback, Bedouin horse races across the sands, pampered life in a Sultan's Harem, seduction/ravishment, love...and every other fantasy that a teenage girl who read way too much, might have...It was heady stuff!! I have never loved another fragrance as much. I have searched for years for a replacement, but nothing compares.

When a dry, woody Chypre meets a floral Oriental, Sinan results. What a vibrant beauty this is, from the cute moon sicle top to the gorgeous liquid. Although it's a fairly modern release there's a vintage vibe to S. Woody, spicy, balsamic and floral notes make for a lovely, intense fragrance. S. reminds me a little of Cabochard, and a tiny bit of Nipon and somehow of Chanel No. 5, too. Good sillage and lasting power. The presentation is stylish and classy. Sinan is labeled a women's perfume but men might want to give this one a try, it's very unisex! So glad I found Sinan, it's a beautiful addition to my collection.

If Jean Couturier Coriandre is chamber pop, then Sinan is new wave: the latter's coriander, muguet and rose refracted by aldehydes and imbued with smoke. Dark green leaves, patchouli, and moss has it singing in alto as it sips hors d ́âge. It's an after hours spot with a backlit bubble wall feature and crushed burgundy velvet. Do I have one too many chypres? Never! Not when I am seduced by something like this: dry and dusky, its sillage releases oxytocin into my bloodstream.

This perfume smells just asa good in the bottle as it does on your skin. It just finishes way too fast. Its s nice perfume but relatively weak compared to some of the older ones. Its very approachable and would make a really great date scent. The first notes are nice and musky with some sweetness. The finish is all sweet and softness.