Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit

I have to start by saying that the differences between the five flankers I own is minimal at best. It's almost like they keep 95% of the original's DNA and throw in that different 5%. So, if you still don't own one just pick whatever accent you think is the most interesting and go with it - and you definitely should have one of these in your wardrobe because they are amazing! Looking at the notes, one would expect a dark and thick woody concoction that is miles away from the original - this simply isn't true. It's the original with just a hint of some aromatic woods and something vaguely resembling synthetic oud - despite the misdirection, it is still a fantastic fragrance and it plays very well in high temperatures with a little more intrigue than the original. I still sense the airy anise notes backed by a powdery black licorice and a nice candy floss note, but the addition of more woody notes makes this a fraction more masculine and slightly more interesting than the original. It still lasts 12 or more hours and remains beautiful from the moment it touches skin until it fades - definitely a summer staple! Women should definitely give this a go if you find the femme versions too powdery or too fruity - it is still a sweet treat! I'm off to more monotony - I hope your days are more fulfilling than mine! Day 17 - On and on Listening to: Tool - 10,000 Days

Starts off with a very intense blast of Licorice Wood. At first sniff I thought it smells the same as the original Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin but within minutes I get this very intense wet woody note which is dark and resinous. I do not detect any boozy note that was in the original which I am pleased about. It still has a sweetness to it but nothing like the original version. The bottle is very nice indeed. Looks black until you lift it up to the light it is a very dark green glass. It is a very rich fragrance and a little really does go a long way. Do not overspray as you could clear a room. Note, like others have mentioned avoid if you are not keen on Licorice as it completely dominates this fragrance throughout with the resinous oud wood. UPDATE: The dry down on this is superb, the Licorice has gone and you're left with a soft spicy fragrance with a very woody trail. Fantastic!!

Dark, enchanting, addicting, alluring, mysterious and comforting. Great skill was taken to ensure this woodsy scent does not get too sweet or cloying. Just a enough sweetness to lure in those around you , but fortunately does not repel with over sweetness. I have found this LL to have two sides. One on cool humid days where the presence of oud and some anise with the arrorted woods makes for a visit to a lumber yard on a cool day. Just one side ok . Then the other is most wonderful on a warm humid day: a superb and captivating presence of what is best described as lemon or lime sherbet served alongside some cotton candy. The aroma is true heavenly pleasure. All in all this is one of the great values in perfumery. High quality at a low price. An instant put in for my top scents in my collection 8.5/10.....very very good

True to the name, this is a darker version of the original featuring mainly licorice, anise, myrrh, woody notes and oud. It has the same DNA as the original Au Masculin but there are major differences. The original Au Masculin was very sweet with vanilla, praline etc. Midnight is not as sweet though. There is a slight sweetness to it which reminds me of black licorice candy but that's it. I find this is more comparable to Au Masculin Intense however that one is a bit more powdery. Sillage and projection lack after about an hour. The smell lingers on skin and clothes for hours though. A beautiful fragrance! Hopefully they revive this as they have done with the original. Ratings Sillage: 6/10 Longevity: 8/10 Scent: 9/10

Smells like a more masculine version of the original woman's lolita lempicka. The sweet-powderyness of the licorice makes this feel uni-sex, but the vetiver and oud brings it back towards the masculine side. The spiciness the anise notes makes this fragrance more spicy than soft spicy, also adding to the dark masculinity of this scent. Illusions Noires Au Masculin is a scent I imagine on a man who is sensitive, dark and sexy, with a mischievous side. This is one of my favorite men's scent. And I would also love to see a man wearing this. For some reason I think men who wear slightly sweet scents are interesting. P.s. This has the same sweet booziness that Amen pure Malt has (another favorite) in my opinion.