Padparadscha

Great perfume! I think it has a foody spirit due to its chili pepper and spices. The juniper is so noticeable, I was astonished. In the beginning it is strong and one thinks it may be a bit intimidating... but in some minutes it becomes smoother and a great mix of spices with a clear cedar note that reminded me immediately of Lacroix's Tumulte pour homme (these fragrances are relatives, can't guess yet whether cousins or father and daughter lol). I've found this listed as a unisex frag in certain pages and as a woman scent (here for example). I believe this is perfectly wearable for men and I can bet people will ask you 100 times what amazing stuff you're wearing because that happens to Tumulte too. I find this foodier, creamier and easier to wear; not better though (and this is less harsh in its dryness so women shouldn't lose this opportunity to add a strong woody and spicy fragrance cause it is definitely for both sexes). Guys, I highly recommend this! I will wait until my Tumulte's finished to add this to my wishlist.

Padparadscha emotes Junipers and Pinion evergreens on a nippy winter day in Santa Fe. I feel like I’m toasting my hands in front of a kiva fireplace as fragrant woods sizzle in the fire. When the parfum is only a trace on my skin, what’s left is a dusty ashy smell likened to smoked wood. As a man, I find this fragrance masculine, so ladies, sample this one first on your skin. Speaking of skin, I smell the juniper accord the strongest, but others in my vicinity have reported a spicy “Indian food” smell. • Masculine biased but unisex nontheless • Not very long lasting, projection is only acceptable • Mitigate longevity issues by spraying on your clothes • Perfect for evenings, cooler weather, or “Indian Restaurants” :-) • Sprayer is excellent • Price/Value ratio is excellent, a fabulous “gem” of a buy—Ha!

Padparadscha is the most incense-like fragrance I have tried thus far, but in a good-incense/not cat-pee way. I can see where some liken this to a Southwest/Santa Fe vibe, but this perfume puts me in mind of a souk as well, with exotic spices and incense perfuming the air. There's a marvelous breadth of amber, musk and pepper to delight your nose. The longevity was a little disappointing, and I don't know how big (or obnoxious) the effect of the fragrance might be if you keep reapplying to winnow out the scent, but it may be worthwhile, because it starts off so very beautifully. If you like amber, musk and peppery scents that are not buried by huge florals, this one may be a good one for you to try, and I think I would find this enticing on a man, as well. Definitely sexy and earthy.

104) coup de foudre Indien c'est un achat à l'aveugle basé sur les critiques et quelle belle découverte! C'est exactement pour moi la même odeur en tête que White de Comme des Garçons avec une accentuations vers le santal laiteux, le piment sur l'encens(ils n'indiquent pourtant aucun encens) lui donne aussi la même vibration que dans Jaisalmer (CdG) avec la cannelle sur l'encens. De nouveau c'est le santal qui fait la différence, il s'accentue pour devenir dominant dans le fond sur toutes les autres notes. C'est chaud, réconfortant avec une très belle tenue. Il est à moitié prix (en Europe) des parfums similaires référencés donc c'est vraiment une superbe aubaine!!!

I love this scent. I find the juniper, chilli and pepper to be very spicy and strong for the first 10-30 minutes, as they fade, they blend seamlessly into a beautiful, creamy, warm sandalwood note. They fade so seamlessly that by the time the sandalwood has fully emerged, it is hard to believe it hadn't been there from the start and it is also difficult to remember the spicy, pungent odour from the top notes. Fantastic, uplifting and comforting all at once.