Illusion

I agree with the comments - this fragrance really is the love child of Baccarat Rouge and Oud for Greatness. And even I do not like OfG, I loved this perfume. It starts off sweet and feminine, then becomes slightly more masculine, yet I still think it’s a feminine fragrance. There’s something cotton-candy-like in it, but it’s not sickly sweet, a bit airy. It lasts beautifully until the end of the day. I really like it, it is niche quality. The only thing that bothers me a little is the clove note - because of that, I’m not sure I would wear it very often.

This stuff is actually surprisingly potent. The initial spray is certainly sweet but once it dries down it brings out beautifully assorted complexities, so basically it leans more feminine at first but then later releases more masculine notes as the day goes on. This stuff lasts at least 8 hours and usually my colognes wear off after about 5-6 on me. All in all, I have to say this is a great scent for my nose.

Illusion is an interesting scent, one that surprised me quite a bit actually. This is a powerful sweet and spicy floral with heaps of strength and character. A warm, spicy and dark note of clove dominates the scent profile, contrasted by the warming sweetness of intense saffron and hints of jammy rose. This part of the scent profile is very reminiscent of Initio’s Oud for Greatness, but instead of heading in a woodier direction the scent continues to sweeten up even further through the use of sticky dried fruits, aromatic juniper and a cotton Candy accord. This is actually a pretty nice scent, I like it. I used to own a bottle of Oud for Greatness but grew bored of the scent profile after some time, which I imagine the same thing would happen if I owned this. I enjoy the fragrance, but my 5ml decant will be more than enough.

Unique and enigmatic Reminds me of BR 540 EDP although I'm not the biggest fan of that I do think this is very much its own thing it's obviously more niche and authentically eastern in its style and structure. Has some shades of Amouage reasons and O4G as well. This is one you have to sit with it really does seem to play tricks on the wearer, living up to its name, Illusion

Layer this with Creed Aventus smh oh my If you use this and get a compliment or catch a whiff and think wow, just remember who put you on lol