Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

I like this a lot. Maybe I'm a sucker for fragrances created by Alberto Morillas, or a sucker for mint (or both), but I think he's done a good job with Addictive Oriental for the Mercedes-Benz VIP Collection. This is a fairly light, higher frequency style of oriental, in the same vein as something like Samourai by Alain Delon. It opens with a deft accord of mint that sort of zips out of the atomizer and moves along in a quick and precise manner. It feels crisp, lightly sweet and mercurial. It's accented by a surprisingly realistic lemon note, that plays the background to a certain degree. I enjoy how Morillas chose to present the lemon here, keeping it off to the side to serve as an accent rather than dominating things with a sharp, citric presence. It allows the mint to shine but adds some character to it as well, and as it progresses, a sweet tonka bean comes in to play, adding an almost-bubblegum like sweetness to the accord of cool mint. At the same time, a very clean synthetic style (i.e, not herbal) of whitish floral lavender merges with the tonka and this comprises the fragrance's heart, where it persists for the majority of its duration. The blend of the tonka and lavender works well, creating a smooth sheen that is both clean and sweet. Everything has been enhanced and given an expansive floral dimension that maintains the clean/sweet theme through the use of paradisone, a tenacious variation of hedione that is sweet and fresh, and void of any indolic facets . It has an important role in the composition and accounts for the 'fresh oriental blast' that comprises the first hour or so of the the fragrance. Addictive Oriental feels modern and upbeat, right in line with today's market. A sort of vague woody base becomes present in the very late dry down with perhaps a touch of vanilla or amber, nothing spectacular, but nothing to complain about. It arrives very late and more or less serves as a quiet conclusion to the more thrilling heart and opening. This fragrance wears pretty cool and light as far as its notes are concerned, yet it projects very well. If you're wearing it indoors, it might be wise to go light on the trigger before becoming acquainted with how it wears on your skin and establishing a gauge on its projection. Sillage seems impressive. Longevity is decent, though it could be better (around 6 hours). This seems pretty versatile as far as season and occasion, though it might not work in summer. It would be easy to dress it up or down. Addictive Oriental is indeed addictive, especially its opening accord of mint which I just love. Of the five new fragrances in the VIP Collection, it's certainly the most unisex and I can see women enjoying this one as well. Thumbs up, and worth sampling to see if it works for you. 7.5/10, possibly 8.

Send me to rehab. As this Addictive Oriental is dangerously desirable. There is something of an other world about this fragrance. So soft, velvety, tastefully sweet and satisfying too. I would make a direct comparison to another iconic scent of the past. That being the original Kouros. They share some similarities for sure. Similar reassuring effects to being surrounded by a cloak of warm and comfortable plush cotton. Though, Addictive Oriental is easier to wear and not as cloying. Be warned , the mint in Addictive Oriental will keep you captivated from start to finish.You will be smelling your wrist , for any remaining aroma , when you wake first thing in the morning.

this is surprisingly good ! another great releases by Mr.Morillas ! and yes, its addictive ! i didnt like it at first, but after several wearings, this one grows on me. great great stuff ! definitely a BUY ! and yes it reminds me of Kenzo Homme Night somehow.

Good one this has a kind of old school vibe to it, i have never smelled something quite like it, but i do like it and that's all that matters to me, try it out if you can its worth it.

Fig bomb, very well blended, classy and very elegant. Great fragrance, not overpowering or anything. I find it masculine.