Velvet Leaf

Upon application, I mostly get a bergamot + green grass blast (due to ambroxan), with just a hint of linden blossom, which intensifies after a couple of minutes, together with jasmine. Jasmine becomes more prominent over time, but a slight linden honey note remains perceptible. The sweetness is quite restrained, probably thanks to heliotrope, I don't get much of the woody notes (only a trace in the drydown when the scent becomes muskier and less sweet). Despite ambroxan, this doesn't have much of a projection, it becomes a skin scent in 10 minutes or so. Longevity also leaves much to be desired, considering this is supposed to be an ExdP (cca. 3h). In short, this is a fresher, greenish, lighter reinterpretation of Tilia; and weaker too, although Tlilia is EdP. If you are looking for a “perfect match“ - this is not it. There are other dupes available, like Jasmere from French Avenue (although the performance with FA is also often quite disappointing because of some many releases per year) and Khaddy from Verset, which is the one I will be trying next. Or, If you are not interested to have an “exact“ replica, but just similar vibe, something like Tilleul Cedrat from Fragonard (far better in quality and performance) might be an affordable option. For an alternative to a green linden blossom fragrance, try Tilia Cordata by Acca Kappa. As a side note: this brand is based in Germany, but I think their fragrances are produced in Turkey, because the bottle shape is the same (only more niche-looking, with a transparent glass and a white sticker) compared to those of Osmassino, which also has a Tilia dupe, called Affection.