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I could not agree more with the 2 other reviewers. Wearing this encapsulates why I love fragrance; it’s art. The open is initially almost too much, for the first ~10 minutes you are blasted with a leathery guaiac/galbanum assault that is almost oud-ish. There’s just enough nuance and subtle sweetness to keep your interest, but don’t get too complacent just yet (re: complacent meaning “whew, so glad I can pass on this expensive ass scent”) As the initial blast wears off the bitterness fades and the sweet amber warms up. It settles in to a mildly sweet, faintly resinous relatively “crowd-pleasing” scent. Again, you start to think “oh this is nice, I’m good though I’ve seen all this before” And then....the fireworks of white florals begin. It’s like a sporadic meteor shower of sweet Jasmine. The scent swirls and changes, it’s a white floral, no it’s an amber, wait it’s got a woody thing going on. This wonderful subtle maelstrom lasts most of the wear and while it never demands your attention, if you have it to give you will be constantly delighted. It’s beautiful in outrageous heat and humidity and in “normal” inside temperatures. I have not yet had the pleasure of wearing it in the cold, but I’m assuming due to the fluidity of the fragrance it will also be gorgeous in the winter.

I was kinda hoping I wouldn't like this fragrance due to the price tag. So far I've only paid £10 for a 2ml sample and im currently marinating in all it's stunning glory, gurning for a full bottle. Wow. As per the previous reviews, this IS niche perfume artistry. My nose is going through such a journey as the notes keep unfolding and Luca Maffei absolutely succeeded in his objective to change our facial expressions with this fragrance. So, the notes...on first spray I got a burst of vetiver and guaiac wood, with a waft of fruity floral and violet promising softness later. Wow the softness indeed warmed and billowed on my skin. I can still smell the vetiver, but the pink pepper and florals have arrived and blended into a magnificent fragrance that's SUCH a pleasure to smell on my skin. I recognise the notes and yet have never smelt anything like it. Stunning. Cannot stop smelling my wrists. I'm Intrigued to know what kind of trail this leaves as I waft past people haha...I feel like it must be casting a spell, it's that good.

The priciest fragrance in my collection, but worth every penny. I will say that this fragrance managed to perfectly combine the florals of ylang ylang, jasmin, and galbanum with the masculinity and sexiness of cinnamon, labdanum, violet, and vetiver. The same way, I'm the first to review this fragrance on here and the nonexistent reviews on YouTube, you will not run into anyone in your city with this on. Truly a masterpiece and standout fragrance IMO.

I honestly got this fragrance because I am a big Bloodborne fan. I think this perfume is really interesting and unique. It smells kind of spicy and flowery. I have never really smelled anything like it.

Please please please don't blind buy this fragrance. I thought I'd love this so i took the plunge with a full bottle, but i find the scent inescapably repulsive. I love fragrances with warm spicy, white floral, woody, and yellow floral accords. On paper i couldnt ask for a fragrance more appealing , but out of the bottle it feels overwealming to the senses, oversaturated, and sickly sweet. It stays that way to my nose throughout its long lifespan (cant complain there lol). Where's the subtlety, smooth transitions, and harmony. Also I'm surprised it's not listed, but this is a powder bomb. That might be what I find so harsh throughout On a more positive note, the scent lasts for more than a day and has increadible silage throughout its lidespan with just one spray. It's a quality perfume, but I'd say it's polarizing to say the least.