Limonata

Okay, still having mixed thoughts about this one, but probably helpful to someone who's undecided. Honestly, not mixed about how much I enjoy it but rather or not I need something like this in my collection - especially because I struggle to smell it on myself though longevity is VERY good. Price point is right where you find all Narcotica, of course, but delivers the quality for the premium. Very much a two season fragrance for men (not interested in a smells like this for women). Could it cost less? Definitely, but Narcotica is Narcotica like I've said. Smells like a brother to Porthole, with different fruits but with a much more succulent approach. Honestly not similar to GOF or 1907-like fragrances even the mango note doesn't match. This is rather salty and aquatic, but as i the ocean not as other calone infused fragrances. Sour even, but juicy fruits - kinda like an "Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade" with mango. This fragrance will be somewhat nuanced for the opening 1-2h then becomes pretty linear until its final drydown, unlike Porthole for example. I can smell it for good 10-11 hours on me with certain distinguished profile to just a skin scent, but it does not necessarily project nor gives me a perfumed aura (TO MYSELF I mean) which is my main beef with it. Either way, very good performance, in terms of longevity. Last little note, wife picks up some sweat in it, which could be the salty fruits, not sure. I don't, so overall a great frag.

Love this! Fresh, bright, uplifting. I don't really pick out individual notes but its fruity sweet yet fresh. I drained a 10 oz. in no time and just ordered a second. I also ordered samples for my sister and niece to try. I think this perfume layers really well with my Musk Therapy hair mist. I would consider getting a full bottle of this - a great wear anywhere option for hot summer weather. I was reading through the other reviews and am honestly surprised at how negative some are. I thought this one was so pleasant and inoffensive! Just goes to show how subjective our sense of smell really is and how much body chemistry really can change scents from person to person. I don't get anything reminiscent of cleaning product, no watermellon, and nothing remotely funky/musty/body odor. I will say, I think some of these reviews must be to do with body chemistry- I have a lot of issues with various musks, white florals, and ouds turning sort of poopy on my my skin but this one really agrees with me (there are so many well loved frags from Guerlain, for example, that I consider completely unwearable/poopy pants). I also tend to do well with perfumes that have cumin notes which is another note some people will make b.o. complaints about but I never seem to agree with them, lol. Anyway, I guess this is a try before you buy kind of fragrance.

Wow! This fragrance is absolutely beautiful, the best tropical dna I have ever smelt. Imagine the juiciest citruses being squeezed into an icy cup full of sweet mango juice. The smell of the fresh sea breeze floats past your nose, not too salty and aquatic, creating the most beautiful fruity, airy opening. Seriously, if you thought Tales from Zanzibar, God of Fire, and all of the other tropical fragrances were good, wait until you try this! The selection of fruits in this compliment each other so well. Mango and berries bring a tropical sweetness, while the grapefruit and ginger cut through with a sparkling zing. It stays very tropical and quite sweet throughout, but it never gets too overwhelmingly sweet. I get about 8-9 hours longevity, with moderate projection. Some people may say that it is overpriced, but if you think about it, they will happily buy a more basic dna for more money per mL! I bought this as soon as I smelled the sample. 10/10

I just received a sample of this and when I tell you it made my eyes roll back in my head, I am NOT kidding. This is delicious! Totally my summer scent profile. Mango/guava ish, grapefruit, aquatic. If you like Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Tales from Zanzibar, you will probably like this. Dying to get a full botlle but it's so expensive and only comes in a 100ml size. I hate when perfume houses do that. Why must we all purchase a large bottle? Why not at least sell a 50ml so more of us can afford it? Also, smaller bottles take up less space and I don't have a lot of space. Next step for me is a large decant and then we'll see. I may just have to order the full bottle. It's not every day your eyes roll back in your head...

Does this smells like Porthole? Yep. Does owning both seem redundant? Of course. Do I own both? Yessir! Why do I own both? I love the scent. And instead of buying two bottles of Porthole I have one of each. And you know what surprise I was in for? I was shocked at the projection & longevity because this thing was beastly and lasted 10+ hours. For those unfamiliar, this is a clean fresh tropical scent that smells like the love child of Pacific Chill by Louis V and God of Fire. If you have this scent profile, I dont think anyone does this better than this scent here. If anyone has any other frag recommendations with longevity and punch. Drop me a msg. Love to know 9.5/10 (only gripe is that this isn't unique)