Symposium

It was quite interesting to test this one because I had already tested many other TK scents but the price of the tester of this one was higher and even the bottle looks nicer than others. And really, this is in a sense better or more complex than other TK scents. It still has that very specific TK signature sweetness in it but thanks to the greater complexity there is more going on. The initial smell is very good and it lasts. After some time it all turns into a strong patchouli which is barely there at the beginning. But despite of all that, I still think that TK's Mentor and Plumeria are more interesting and enjoyable experiences to me. I would add Symposium in this list if it hadn't end up with such a strong patchouli but would have kept its initial smell profile. Someone mentioned Reflection (45) as similar to this. Well, I do have Reflection (not 45) so I can comment that the sweetness level and profile of these two are similar indeed but Reflection is even sweeter and stronger. This similarity didn't come to my mind at all, I saw it only here.

Extremely dense, rich, and well blended fragrance. It is true to its name, a perfect olfactory representation of the Symposium in Ancient Greece. It is a very multifaceted fragrance that will surprise you at every sniff. The first time I smelled it, I didn't pick up Iris at all. Next spray, the iris was there. The fragrance will surprise you at every sniff. The longevity is extremely impressive, it will last for hours and the red wine facet will peek its head at every phase of the fragrance. There is a very rich base with labdanum and amber. I would definitely say that this is a fragrance for special occasions. It smells unlike any other fragrance I've ever smelled but at a certain phase in its life, it gives me a slight hint of the discontinued Valentino V pour Homme. Another big success by Theodoros Kalotinis!

This is sophisticated, luxurious and well blended fragrance! It definitely got iris and saffron, but also sweetnes from the vanilla, tonka, labdanum and red wine note. This fragrance is hard to describe, but its definitely worth the price. The projection and longetivity is also beastly!

Strong amber and fresh spicy patchouli opening Woody base notes with some vanilla Dominant notes of saffron and vanilla and something spicy like pink pepper (it isn't listed though) Sexy and lustful fragrance

Symposium Theodoros Kalotinis is a fragrance that deserves attention, especially if you're a fan of MFK Grand Soir. While its opening leans more masculine with prominent spices and lavender, it gracefully evolves into a warm and inviting dry-down of amber and vanilla, and woods. This transformation is where the magic truly happens, as the dry-down bears a striking resemblance to MFK Grand Soir. With good longevity and sillage, Symposium feels like an upgraded, more masculine version of MFK Grand Soir. If you love the latter but are looking for a potentially more budget-friendly option, Symposium Theodoros Kalotinis is worth considering.