Maahir Black Edition

The first whiff of Maahir Black Edition hits you like a spicy firecracker. Imagine biting into a hot chili pepper, that's how it starts. But don't be fooled; it quickly mellows down into the grounded aromas of black and pink pepper. It's like walking into an exotic spice market, rich and full-bodied, almost oily to the senses. Then comes the heart of this tale. Instead of ashes and smoke, you're enveloped by a burning, wealthy woodiness. The labdanum, cade oil, and gurjan balsam blend seamlessly, making it difficult to pick apart the individual elements. Despite what some might say, there's no ashy undertone here; it's more like a campfire than a cigarette's end. The dry-down is where the story takes a turn. The dark woody and patchouli rise, weaving in animalic notes and worn-in leather like an old library chair. It's a scent that fills the air, potent with an enormous sillage and a longevity that makes it stick around, likely long after you've left the room. Despite its dark aura, the scent isn't overpowering in the summer, thanks to its fresh spice notes. It's not for the faint-hearted, nor those looking for floral or fresh fragrances. This is for those who love scents that dare to be different — bold yet well-blended, a fragrance that can turn heads. So let it macerate, give it time. This is a fragrance that needs to breathe, just like a good wine. As for the bottle, it's elegant and tasteful, just like the juice inside it. This is niche perfume territory. Perfect for rainy days or deep contemplation, its slight opening notes of saffron and a petrol-like edge add layers of complexity that make it a real gem in any collection. Despite its intricate elements, the fragrance remains remarkably linear, maintaining its core identity from start to finish. Unearth this gem and you'll find it's smooth, balanced, and ever so mysterious. The black Maahir is not just a fragrance; it's an experience, all at an incredibly affordable price, offering an unmatched quality-to-price ratio. I got it for €16. And like any good tale, it leaves an impression long after the last spritz. If you think you smell saliva or flowers, you're on the wrong scent trail — maybe you've had a run-in with COVID-19. Opening note: 9 Sillage/Projection: 9 Dry down: 9 Longevity: 8 Blend/Composition: 10 Versatility: 6 Uniqueness: 9 Value for money: 10 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 8 Overall experience: 9 Blind-buy rating: 2+

The comments are right, this might be the darkest fragrance I’ve ever smelled the horse on the bottle immediately makes me Imagine the headless horseman smelling like this, and he totally would , I’m getting hints of old damp church and walking alone on Halloween night, and by that I mean, I literally can smell both of those it’s not even just vibes and I mean this in the best way possible I absolutely love it , immediately one of my favorites , but i also understand hating this it’s 100% not for everybody you gotta be a very specific type of person to wear this but if you are that person, it’s a 10 out of 10, a lot of people are upset it says unisex but I could totally imagine a goth girl wearing this so I’m actually gonna put it as more masculine instead of for men only, this is 100% what a really rich vampire would smell like one that’s got wealth saved up from his hundreds of years of being alive, this is definitely gonna be my go to whenever I go all out on my emo fits , as much as I like this fragrance, I can’t say that I recommend it to anybody that doesn’t regularly dress either goth emo but if you do don’t hesitate to buy it right now , especially for how low the price is, the performance is insane I put the smallest spray ever on the top of my hand for like 20 minutes ago and I can still smell it from about 4 inches away and I’m talking it was like the smallest spray I could possibly do, definitely be careful with applying this it can go wrong really quick. I would only recommend 3 sprays MAXIMUM I would definitely not want to risk over spraying this , on the topic of notes I actually do smell a lot more rhubarb than I was expecting and it’s really pleasant and it kind of doubles as like a really light almost like a bittersweet cannabis smelling type of note, it’s really subtle but it’s also really nice, there’s definitely incense I have no idea why that’s not listed on the pyramid it’s 100% there and the rest of the smokiness is a by the fireplace type of really strong smokiness but it goes away about 60% in the dry down at least on my skin, it’s a fragrance that’s easier to describe in the form of descriptions it would definitely be really hard to guess what this smells like just based off the notes alone anyway that’s my ramble, pick it up if your Emo enough to wear this then it’s a 10 out of 10 if ur not than you most likely will not want to wear this

-----update----- Maaan, I get that "fragrances are subjective" and all, but Im really starting to get annoyed with all the whining about fragrances that dont strictly smell super sweet, pretty, fruity etc FROM THE IMMEDIATE OPENING without even giving the scent a chance to dry-down and then labeling it as "Bad" as is the trend today! Where is people's sense of adventure and desire to be unique amongst all the sheep!? I mean for people to say that Maahir Black is "gross", or just plain "BAD" is straight bs imo. Yeah, this starts off extremely smokey, but its also quite sweet and just smells freakin' AMAZING especially as it dries down! The sweet, tart Rhubard with the smoke and peppery notes is so masculine and appealing. And Im ALL for a great "Unisex scent" I even wear a few women's frags bc I don't care and as long as I find the scent interesting or especially "unique" IM ALLL IIN.! Again, Maahir Black Edition opens with a photo-realistic charred smokiness which calms down pretty quickly wo going away completely and therefore accompanying the other beautifully paired notes. I cannot believe this dna sells for so cheap! And say whatcha want about the bottle, it is a quality bottle with a heavy metal cap and I think it looks really bad-ass especially sitting next to Maahir Legacy! Now, I will.say that after hearing how this fragrance was so "Beastly" from pretty much all the YT te iews, I was a bit underwhelmed with the performance since I found it to have low to moderate longevity and projection, but as I'd suspected the performance has improved since I got it back in mid September 2024. It's still NOT what I'd consider a "beast mode fragrance", but I do get a good 5 -6 hours on skin with decent projection after macerating for a few months, and longer on clothes ofcourse. I also think this is probably a "less is more" type of scent and may be off-putting if it indeed was a beast mode fragrance. Anyhow, EXCELLENT, unique, adventurous fragrance which I even bet would be super great smelling on a woman. It's gotta be SUPER SEDUCTIVE and intriguing on a woman. I give this fragrance an 8 outta 10 and find it to be an excellent fall/winter fragrance. Thanks to whomever took time to read my review on Maahir Black Edition!.... Sssmokin' 😉

Ok, so when I read reviews on perfumes like the one Im about to write, I tend to believe that the author is just being a HATER because there is NO WAY that if EVERYONE ELSE is claiming that a fragrance has "Beastly performance" and then there's "that one guy" who's claimimg the opposite.. there ain't no way that the "one guy" is being truthful and he must just hate clones or be a fan-boy of the fragrance that's being cloned..right??, but thats honestly been my experience with Maahir Black! Now its smells FREAKIN' AMAZING, im in love with this dna, Photo-realistic charred, sweet-smokiness, dark yet bright peppery GORGEOUSNESS! Thing is, I sprayed about 4 sprays on my shirt in the same spot (on each shoulder) for a total of 8 spritzes and then a few on my neck aswell, but yet, Im having to put my nose up to my shirt just so I can get a really good whiff?? Whatt?? So, I figured I was immediately going nose blind or something, so I asked my peeps what they thought, and they had to really put their noses upto my shirt/neck so they could even get a guage on whether they liked it (they did 😁). I tried it again today with even more sprays, same thing! Now, I have a feeling that my bottle just needs to macerate or something bc thats happened to me with other Lattafas and I really, REALLY hope that's the case here bc I honestly love this dna so much. Also, my bottle was produce November 2023 (it's NOT a fake), and it's possible that Lattafa doesn't have the best quality control when it comes to later batches? I dont freakin' know, but it feels like Im just wasting juice trying to get decent performance from Maahir Black at this point. Im just gonna put my bottle away for a month or so and then come back to it and see if hopefully the performance has improved. I will then leave an update here on fragrantica... For now tho, I'm kinda bummed tbh, fingers crossed 🤞 😑 (And I promise, I LOVE ALL my Lattafas) So this isn't some bs review just to put the brand down like I see others do on here!! Lol

The YouTube reviews had me a bit scared to try this one. I was nervous about spraying it the first time. The reviewers seem to go over-the-top with their descriptions of this and act like it's a super crazy unwearable scent or something... Impressions of first spray on paper: Smells like hugging an older gentleman who smokes but hasn't had a cigarette in a few hours. Lots of white ash, some spices, semi-sweet woody cologne. Why is everyone making such a big deal? Impressions on skin: WOW! WOW WOW! Spicy and STRONG black pepper opening mixed with tons of white cigarette ash (not the butts or tobacco just the ash). Dries down to an EXTREMELY pleasant slightly sweet, earthy, spicy, woody, mysterious, and comforting scent. This is a mafia boss sitting in a beautiful, elegant, and slightly musty and run down victorian era home with leather furniture and a smoking room. This fragrence is a bottle of mystery, classiness, power, and ruggedness, all in one. In the same way Phillip Plein No Limits conjures up images of "tough guy moterhead", this one conjures up images of "Mysterious, rich, sophisticated, powerful, and slightly scary figure."... Like a vampire. This is just what my imagination comes up with smelling the scent alone... But if I imagine a woman wearing this, this could totally give "mysterious Cleopatra" vibes or something similar. Its completely unisex and pleasant. If I were to smell this on a woman walking by I would totally be intrigued and would do a head-turn. I've only said this about a few other scents so far... But this is masterpiece level perfumery. 100% signature scent worthy. All season versatility for the right person. This is backup bottle worthy for me as this is going to get a lot of use and I want to always have it in my collection. Don't be scared of the reviews. If you like dark, smokey, mysterious scents this is a must try.

As I like to describe it: A dense forest is being burned straight to the ground in a massive wildfire. Amidst the fire, the rain came through and washed away the flames. The morning after, you are walking through the burned down forest, feeling through your nose the moist air left by the recently finished storm accompanied by the strong odor coming from the ashes of the previously imponent trees. The sky is grey, you can see the droplets of water running down through the burnt branches, soil and the few remaining plants. It's foggy, and although the scene is anything but pretty, the smell is a unique experience. This is not for everyone. I didn't like it back when I first tested it. But then I gave it a second try a few months later and with a bit more experience/open mind about fragrances, then it struck me that this is some of the most unique scent profiles I've ever experienced. Not many occasions to wear it, it's not casual, it's not formal either, not exactly what you would call elegant but it is certainly unique and daring. When I do wear it is when I'm using somewhat upscale clothes but nothing too formal, and just feel like giving the middle finger to anyone I come across. Funnily enough my mother, girlfriend and a couple more male friends really like it. I guess it's not as unlikable as people think, however I haven't used it too much to say that it's a crowd pleaser and I really doubt it could be one. But that's the best part I think, it's the opposite of a crowd pleaser. You use it because YOU like it. Not looking for anybody's approval. The ultimate individuality is being yourself for yourself and this is definitely the scent for those occasions. Beast performance, beast projection, 3-4 sprays will last you from the early morning through the next morning with ease. Hard to wash off even, use with care.

Let me first say I am a woman. I don't know if it is because I live in the middle east for so many years or what. But I understand this Maahir Black. It is a TRUE middle eastern scent and a true unisex. If you understand HOW we wear scents in the middle east, then you will LOVE and understand Maahir Black. In the middle east, Arabs, LOVE to apply the BEST perfume. Then after well perfuming ourselves, we light a piece of charcoal and we place upon it the BEST piece of WOOD OUD CHIP. Then we smoke clothes, bodies, hair and the men beards. THIS is what Maahir Black is all in one bottle!!! I smell best perfume, floral. vanilla, amber, saffron. Then the patchuli, cedar, sandalwood gives it that incense smell. The smoke and cedar gives the scent if you just applied the best perfume and then smoked yourself with the best oud chips!!! Lattafa understood the assignment and killed this!!! I am a woman and I would wear this any time of day, night occasion I feel like . This is the middle east all in one step perfume. If you know, you know. LOVE IT!. I would buy this again and again. I think to buy 2 more bottles of this and the Maahir with Gold horsehead, just in case Lattafa decides to up their prices or discontinue these editions. This is it for me ...5 outta 5 stars. As I said Lattafa understood the assignment and killed it. Love love love this. I can't stop smelling my wrist and arm. If you don't like all the smoke layer this with another perfume that is vanilla, sweet and floral. But I personally would spray Maahir Black, and give it a chance to settle.When the smoke settles and clears, this is soooo beautiful. It cools down to incense, floral, vanilla, slightly green, slightly sweet and a light smokiness we middle easterners love. Expensive middle eastern scent Perfume, with burning oud chips on charcoal. 🥰

This is Encre Noir edp meets Club De Nuit or Armaf supremacy not only intense with some Smokey,ashy and darker nuances. Right off the bat you get this black pepper saffron and rhubarb blast with very rugged edges and then woods hit you like a punch to the face. The leather oak moss, cedar, guaic and patchouli come through very well and there’s the most consistent notes The rhubarb pepper combo creates this smoked cooked charred pineapple vibe but mind you there’s no sweetness to it at ALL there’s powdery nuances they work pretty well and shit. The rest of the notes that I haven’t Mentioned add this unique and non linear edge to it and on its own it’s an amazing nighttime and winter scent But if you’re looking to rock this on the day time layer it with something like a blue aquatic with vétiver or anything fresh it really blends well and works as a good summertime scent imo. If you wanna get much creative with layer it with a tobacco/Vanilla scent or something like bvlgari man in black it’s really super good. There’s dark rugged soapy powdery vibe to this which comes out more if you layer it with a good aquatic. Can’t go wrong for this price despite being so challenging. Performance and longevity are kinda above average for me 7-8 hours with it still being noticeable after 8 hourish . Macerating it’s makes the rhubarb come out more does a really good job. Sillage and projection are pretty good too you can go nose blind to this in some cases but you’ll always smell your clothes if you like this sorta dna yk. Longevity:7.8/10 Sillage:7.8/10 Projection: 7.9/10 Overall performance:8/10 Price range:10/10 Uniqueness:7.6/10 Worth buying: if you’re into challenging niche dark fragrance dnas

I am under no circumstances a fragrance literate (Or maybe i am?) But to me this smelled like a heavy citrus blooming out of a scorched earth landscape, which is why i'm confused about the lack of fruits on the notes. I could swear i smelled some tangerine like scent that evolved into something less creamy like a grapefruit. Maybe it was the saffron that i'm not used to or the black pepper that i kinda see why people think have orange-like smell, but that let me thinking. I quite liked it at the beginning when the smoke was making my olfactory system his bitch, i felt like i was a walking forestall fire and felt cool as hell, not gonna lie, like i was just out of freaking hell to own this places. But when it dries down after 3 - 4 hours, i don't like it at all, is like i was on a literal fire but now i just smell like some dude that put on himself a cheap milky-tangerine cream and smoked a tobacco (I know is musk and that other smell i don't know, but that's the vibe i got). Loved the bottle, i wanna buy the whole perfume just for the bottle, maybe i won't. This is a fragrance that has to be owned and wear with boldness and a heavy drive. Not suitable for people that just wanna something different but without having a spotlight. Fun fact, i was walking by a roasted meat restaurant while wearing this and OH BOY, it was absolutely fantastic, like, why aren't restaurants putting this perfume on the food? it smelled glorious. Not gonna lie, i kinda miss the smell now that it has been gone.

****Edit**** Yeah, So Ive had my bottle of Maahir Black Edition for about 4 months now so its macerated already. TBH, this is NOT a super strong performer like most folks say it is. It does project ok for avout 2 hours, but the longevity is quite "Moderate". It lasts on skin 4, maybe 5 hours, I put a layer of Vaseline on my forearm and sprayed some on over the Vaseling to prolong the wear at 3 pm, at 7:30 pm it was COMPLETELY GONE! Not even a slight skin-scent. even on clothes, it just does NOT last as long as one might think (maybe 10 hours and then its VERY faint). Now, this scent has been around for a while, so it may be an issue with quality control, but yeah, I would def NOT call this "Beastly" at all. Now, that said, this fragrance smells freakin' AMAZING, and once it starts to dry down, it smells REALLY nice! It kinda/sorta reminds me of an extremely smokey Aventus, NOT exactly, but reminiscent imo. The longevty is fine especially for the price-point, and honestly, this dna may not be very appealing if it were too strong. I normally do 2 to 3 spritzes on each shoulder (depending on occasion) and 2 on my neck for work (open floor plan), and it garners me compliments. If I had my way, YES, Id definately make Maahir just a bit longer lasting, but Its still a solid performer. I definately recommend it and consider this a 7.5 outta 10 fragrance minus half a point for the "meh" longevity. Thanks to whomever took the time!😉

Masterpiece of a fragrance. I thank God I didn't return this when I first wore it since I hated it so much and smelt like an ashtray and I don't smoke and hate cigs. Gave it a chance and Wore it multiple times each time appreciating it more than the last time(You really shouldn't return a fragrance if you hate it from the first time). Wear this if you feel like being an absolute villain wearing a suit doing questionable acts. The fragrance also gives me gothic energy A fragrance that is not mass appealing but rather satisfy some niche frag heads. My mom questioned the scent and said this is the first time she smelt anything like it. If you like sweet fragrances only you should probably avoid this. I have no idea how is this labeled Unisex. It's very dark,smoky, masculine scent. Ladies if you're reading my review please avoid this. I truly enjoy this fragrance the only thing I dislike about this fragrance is when it starts to fade after 16 hours or so it smells of saliva like some here said, But that smell becomes weaker with every time I wear it and leans fruity at the end and you'll probably take a shower after 16 hours so it shouldn't be an issue Beautiful bottle with a unique shape with an antique horse on top very heavy and high quality and snaps smoothly. This fragrance feels like it should be like 100$+ but I got if for nearly 20$

Lattafa Mahir Black has swiftly become a personal favorite, largely due to its distinct character. This fragrance presents a compelling blend of fresh spices and noticeable smoky undertones (surprisingly unlisted on Fragrantica), lending it an air of gravitas and mature masculinity. The initial burst of pepper immediately commands attention, delivering an invigorating yet refined opening. This peppery cypress introduction smoothly transitions into leather (likely from the labdanum) and deep woods, offering a delightful warmth that is both pronounced and approachable, yet never overbearing. The smoky notes are a standout feature, evoking the tantalizing aroma of fire-roasted fruits, almost like pineapple touched by smoke. It's important to note that despite its unique profile, Mahir Black isn't a challenging or jarring fragrance. While it might represent a significant departure for someone accustomed to standard designer blue or aquatic scents, those familiar with animalic leather, spice and smoky incense-based fragrances will find it immediately appealing. In essence, Lattafa Mahir Black punches well above its price point, commanding attention through its unique and well-crafted composition. It's a fragrance that invites intrigue and offers a sophisticated twist on masculine perfumery.

Ive review this scent already and ha e always like it from jump, I also have always felt that the "Smokey BBQ Smell" while definately in here, just plays so BEAUTIFULLY with the Tart, Sweet Rhubarb. Id say Ive now had this scent for about 8 months now and can definately say that the natural, "Charred Wood" smell has really smoothed out quite a bit as well as the entire scent profile makin Mahhir Black smell FANTASTICO! Ive always found this scent similar to something I have but could FOR THE LIFE OF ME never figure it out, until one day when I wore Maahir Black to my mom's and she asked "Oh, you're wearing that cologne I gave you ffor Christmas huh?" Well, that cologne was Ckud De Nuit Intense Man, and she's right! I guess that although OFCOURSE, NOT super similar, the Tart, Sweet Rhubarb in Maahir Black and PineApple in CDIM along with the smokiness of the smokey Birch in CDIM fo somewhat resemble each-other in a way, yet owning both is NO WHERE NEAR redundant. Anyhow, this is a great, dark-masculine scent which is now SUUUUPER SMOOTH after Maturation a few months with NOT "Beastly, but good all around performance.

Love it! If you like dark, mysterious fragrances, this is a gem. If you only buy mass appealing, fresh, light fragrances I wouldn't blind buy it - and what are you even doing here in the first place? Haha. It's not as polarizing or harsh as some make it sound, after it dries down, and if you're a fragrance collector you'll appreciate its complexity and appeal. If you're not a serious fragrance hobbyist, or you only wear popular, fresh, light, safe fragrances you won't understand Maahir Black. (I have a feeling some of the reviews here were either written by people who didn't allow the fragrance time to macerate, or perhaps had purchased fakes online.) I always blend this (either by mixing or layering) with something like Lattafa's Khamrah or Khamrah Qahwa. Sometimes I add a little niche fragrance from Europe called "Pepper and Citron." When blended it is an absolutely amazing masculine fragrance for rebellious, strong, bad-asses. If you're the kind of guy who makes a statement when you go out - in terms of behavior, and style - then this is a fitting fragrance for you.

I'll edit once my thoughts are more clarified & I've had a few more wears but oh my WORD. After a few sprays I was concerned it was excessively similar to Encre Noire (a bottle I already have, of which I have somewhat mixed feelings) but I found that the dominating cypress note which defines Encre is not as pronounced once the bottle figures out wht it's doing. What you mainly get afterwards is very acrid, invigorating smoke & pepper, inky but with a certain spicy freshness. Smoke is either a kind of spicy earthy note, e.g. campfire, or a closet gourmand note, e.g. rotisserie. This is of the former variety, full stop. Although there is no citrus in the note breakdown, you could convince me there's a hint of it in the composition. There is an aftershave freshness, afforded certainly by pepper & possibly by something like bergamot. The drydown is extra leathery and a little less pungent. At the risk of TMI, I'm not into men but this is very very sexy. Butch lesbians should wear this perhaps EDIT: Lesbians should very much wear this, absolutely, 100%, I have data

Smoky fragrances have really turned me off in the past. Lapidus Oud Noir and Shagaff Oud Abayed. This one is smoky, no doubt, but that is precisely the point. You get those top notes of pepper really strongly, but the saffron smooths it out. As the fragrance starts to settle, the background really blooms in this to become a blissful incense and dark masculine base. The mossy and musk elements of the fragrance that lend an air of classic masculinity are not to be understated. Here is the AI rewrite of my review. LOL "While smoky fragrances like Lapidus Oud Noir and Shaghaf Oud Abyad have missed the mark for me in the past, this scent is a revelation. It embraces smoke with purpose, opening with a sharp peppery bite that is beautifully tempered by saffron. As it develops, the incense blooms into a serene, masculine heart. The dry down feels timeless, utilizing moss and musk to ground the fragrance in a classic, sophisticated masculinity."

I understand less and less the human stupidity and rigidity of certain comments on this platform, and I respect, even if it costs me, that the opinion about a perfume is personal and subjective. (Surely to many HUGO BOSS BOTTLED ABSOLU will seem like a masterpiece). And it is, damn it!! That being said, there are many factors that can influence how we perceive odors. The problem of many people who start out in signature perfumery is impulsivity, lack of understanding and resistance to change. Think a little damn!! and then give your opinion. When Terroni came into my life, he had a profound impact on me. (Terroni seems to me to be a masterpiece of signature perfumery) and this MAAHIR seems to me to be a perfect inspiration and another gem of Arab perfumery. And the only thing I am going to criticize is the people from Lattafa and the aesthetics of their bottles, why a chess piece?... There is nothing more to say.

If you’re chasing boldness in a bottle, Maahir Black delivers it. This is not your everyday crowd-pleaser—this is a statement. Dark, smokey, and uncompromising, it channels the fiery soul of Terroni by Orto Parisi, with a Middle Eastern twist that adds depth and drama. You’ll either love it or hate it. If you’re into the vibe of Encre Noir or Gucci’s Midnight Stroll, this will feel like familiar territory and inky woods, smoldering incense, and a mysterious aura that lingers. It’s not sweet, not fresh, not safe. It’s confidence, bottled. Performance? Stellar. It projects and lasts for hours, leaving a trail that commands attention. This is the kind of scent that walks into a room before you do. Verdict: Try before you buy. But if you resonate with its dark elegance, it might just become your signature. I like it because it performs, it projects, and above all—it says: I#m here

Oh wow!😍 Ok I must say that I loved it because of how unique it is, very polarizing and strong, It smells like someone wrapped a pineapple in leather and placed it on a barbecue grill. It also smells like someone forgot that pineapple and let it there until it turned into ashes, (insane for a perfume) very similar to Fortis by Les Liquides Imaginaries, I firmly believe it's unisex, you have to be in a special mood to use it. As someone said below, Lucifer Morningstar definitely smells like this or his eternal female friend Mazikeen. I blind bought it because it makes me feel so excited to open a new perfume that I know is controversial, I was lucky that I loved it❤️, I'm not going to say don't blind buy if I didn't follow my own advice😂, it's cheap enough to try. Longevity: 8/10 Sillage 7/10 Uniqueness: 9/10 Price: cheap as hell (max $20) Bottle design : 9/10 Gender : Unisex

I get cooked, dry Pineapple, Apricot and Rhubarb over a few smouldering logs in a fire pit. I can't actually believe how fruity this is, the fruits are a little bit sugary, almost lke a jam. Then comes the woods, a small amount of smoke which I wish was stronger tbh but it just seems to work really well. It's not edgy, gothic or the spawn of satan as some deem this to be. Its a really good scent, really well blended and really does work for me. Fruits, woods and a touch of smoke, I don't get what there is not to like here, I enjoy wearing it and it's different to the norm. Lasts a good 8-10 hours with moderate sillage, for me there's not enough smoke for others this could be just enough? Definitely worth a try if you like being a lil different these days.