Gladiator's Oath

Got this a few days ago. First impressions, I can see the similarities between this and Silky Woods though I tried Silky Woods a bit ago so take my word with a grain of salt. To me it's a bit more floral and less spicy then Silky Woods. It has a nice opening, I don't get much of the saffron, the dry down is sweet ,but not harsh sweetness, with a bit of woodiness. I can for sure say it's unisex, to some it might lean more feminine but I think that's because of the floral profile. I've worn it a few times, it doesn't project like Silky Woods, but it last the whole day on me. Can't complain for the price, it's mass appealing, lasts for 6+ hours, it's close enough to the original, at the end of the day it's a dupe, can't expect it to be 100% like the original.

This is such a beautiful scent! It opens with light, refreshing florals, cardamom and saffron. As someone who isn't normally a fan of florals I loved the lilly of the valley here, just enough to give a floral impression without being overwhelming. In the dry down there is a touch of woodiness and sweetness of the caramel and vanilla comes out while still remaining airy and not at all cloying. I sprayed a tester and my boyfriend smelled it on me the second I got into his car 5 hours later and was obsessed with it (said I smell like a cake baking). He has not stopped talking about it and loved it so much he's going to buy me the full bottle. In my opinion it's more on the feminine side but could still be unisex :)

This is an amazing scent! It’s all male imo. That spicy note is on point!

I just received this and yes - its a fresher take on Silky Woods. I know these brands need time to macerate so I'll come back in a few weeks to review. But straight from the box, you get the Silky Woods dna, but not nearly as dense. Something floral, fresh, perhaps even a little aquatic in the opening. Silky Woods is a favorite of mine, so I really enjoy this profile, and appreciate that I can wear this in warmer weather whereas SW would feel too thick in this hot, humid Georgia summer weather.

This opens to me very similar to Khadlaj Sawaar Vanille Blanc but then dries down very different and less vanilla. I accidentally layered this on top of Maleka by Armaf and what a fantastic scent! I recommend Gladiator’s Oath layered with something! For under $35, it’s worth the pickup. I dont necessarily get the Silky Woods Inspo, but a great cheapie!