Siesta

At first whiff, the cedar, lemon and vetiver were very prominent and I was worried this would be a dislike. I let the bottle rest a bit and then begin sampling again. This has become a love and first grab, for an uplifting yet soothing, cozy, woody, pleasantly sweet scent for fall. A grounding cedar with a creamy iris facet, slightly sweetened by honeyed lemon-drops. The interplay of well-blended jasmine and vanilla come forth in the mid and dry-down, adding to a unique, evolving, non-linear and dynamic wear in every facet. At times, this give me hints of coconut, at times pineapple, at times a tea. Starts off energizing, yet pulls you into a grounding place. After a delicious siesta, you are awakened, completely relaxed and ready to play. Not the same, but this has replaced my regular use of Gris Charnel.

This beauty starts with some soft lemon and iris and within 30 minutes the lemon softens even more until it vanishes leaving a gorgeous, sexy , woody, totally cozy pillow of a scent with that gorgeous iris base. This is very versatile leaning ever so slightly on the masculine side with the same understated elegance of YSL Tuxedo with an added layer of coziness. It lasts about 12+ hrs on my skin and weeks if you spray it on your clothes. Like all the Ramon Monegal fragrances this one is different to anything I’ve ever tried before.

My second favorite perfume so far — and by far the most versatile one I own. I absolutely love it. It lasts all day, yet it’s never overpowering or intrusive. It just stays with you in the most subtle, comforting way. Finally got my full bottle! It’s hard to find in Mexico, so my in-laws went to Spain and brought it for me

I don't know who copied who? Velvet I by Fellah Paris or Siesta by Monegal!! They are exactly the same. Same performance,, nothing different. Get Velvet I instead. I feel so sad wasting my money as i have VELVET I already. Thank me later Very yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy light , no projection and longevity is zero

Goodness, I did not think I was going to love this as much as I do, due to the citrus blast- but this really evolves... It is worth the high price.. Flamenco, Ole' and Siesta are all yummy powerhouses, each a favorite. Siesta may just be number 1....