Kings of Fortune

There are two listings for Kings Of Fortune on Fragrantica and this one has the description that is closer to the Louis Cardin website where I got my sample. The official notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Rose, Honey, Jasmine, Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli, Tonka. which completely fit how this smells. When first sprayed I get a middle eastern barber shop vibe where everything is fresh, spicy citrus and aromatic florals - Creed Viking-esque with a hint of sweet Rose. Unfortunately, in the dry down the semi-sweet, creamy rose-honey-jasmine-tonka facets completely turn this into a sweet, vintage style, feminine, floral perfume. While it smells very good it's not one I could wear - it's just far too feminine for my taste. Update: Ok seriously now, what is going on?! It's a new day and I thought I would give Kings of Fortune another try. I kid you not, this time it is almost a straight up cross between Creed Viking and Roja Dove Oligarch with almost none of the more feminine aspects that were so prominent before. It is now almost entirely sweet, spicy citrus and woods which is totally up my street. I don't know if the sample bottle needed turning a few times or the atomiser had remnants of something else in it and that has now been cleared after repeat sprays but this is now a masculine banger - bright, spicy, semi-sweet woody citrus with a hint of rose. The strength and longevity is already confirmed. Yeah as I'm smelling this now - this is a winner. 👌👌👌