Project D

PROJECT D opens very fresh/spicy and sometimes smells a bit like licorice, yet it is also a bit powdery. The bergamot is light, but gives a tangy fresh feel and a slightly citrussy twinge to the fragrance so the fresher & spicier notes never get too loud or become overpowering. This uses purple orchid, which I think is actually a cattleya orchid with a fragrance that is a bit like a jam; sweet, fruity and slightly watery. This jam like note is quickly overtaken by the ylang ylang note. As it isn't very sweet, instead being quite musky and mossy, it stops every other scent note from becoming too strong and cloying. As the ylang ylang dies down the mimosa quickly develops and adds a vaguely citrus-like note, as does the osmanthus. The combination is similar to the bergamot; light, but with a subtle zest. The tuberose is the last of the florals to develop on me and it causes the fragrance to become sweeter and creamy as it slowly burns down and mingles with the developing base notes. I'm normally not fond of distinctly musky perfumes, but as the rest of this perfume is very traditionally feminine, I do really like the contrast that the masculine, slightly salty musky undertone of the base notes add to the perfume. The sandalwood here has a creamier feel to it, so it seems to help prolong the tuberose. The saffron gives the perfume one final spicy kick and once again reminds me of licorice. I'm not sure what they mean by amber oil, but it is more or less the same as the majority of artificial amber in perfumes - a light, soft, vaguely vanillish based scent. PROJECT D isn't the easiest perfume to find, but it's worth it when you do as it is unique imo - I've been searching for a dupe for years, but haven't found anything close to it yet. Plus the longevity is gŕeat; it lasts well over eight hours, with a moderate projection on skin.

This perfume is strong and smelly! I hate to say it but this screams 80s alcohol/ headache inducing mess! :( I wanted to love it because the dry down is creamy/warm/somewhat sensual but it still has sth that literally brings on migraines! Had to part with it after looking for it for MONTHS :(