Genie in a Bottle

I did not like this at all. It smelled like vanilla and coconut on my skin, and I really dislike coconut in perfumes. The only exception to my "no coconut" rule is Madeira by Omnia. I definitely did not get chocolate or incense, just flaked coconut. Sorry, not a fan.

smells like an old Christmas scented candle. better suited for candles rather than perfumes for human. really sad to know it's not what i've expected since i'm a Trance addict (the music, of course) i just hope it will represent the music i love with a scent.

My latest regular wearing: I got some of my shirt and the frankincense really seemed to bloom. The "soapy" quality might be jasmine, vanilla, and frankincense. In any case, this is like a gourmand version of Messe de Minuit (second EdC version). The quality is here and I like the notes. Something about it, though, makes it seem not quite as "professional," as if the notes mostly sat next to each other, so to speak (other than the mild soapiness). In Messe de Minuit, by contrast, the impression is more of a dynamic blend. Other than that, this is really good, and few gourmands are on this level, in my opinion. First regular wearing: I tried it once so far so I may have to update this. At first it is very strong but not super sweet, perhaps best described as a confusion of overpowering notes. When I smell the sprayer after taking the cap off, it smells a bit like Charles Jourdan The Parfum. Anyway, within an hour or so, the strength drops off considerably, leaving more of a skin scent behind. At this point, the notes have good clarity and there is a very nice interplay between the sweet/gourmand aspects and the dry tea and pepper (and perhaps frankincense as well). I definitely consider it unisex (after the strong opening dissipates), if not a bit more masculine. The only thing I have to determine in the future, I think, is if it is strong enough after the opening subsides. Otherwise, I really like it. UPDATE: On the second regular wearing, it seemed very medicinal at first and not that sweet. There is also a kind of "soapy" quality, though one I consider to be pleasant, unlike strong lavender or spice soapiness. After a few hours, it seems to really come together, a soft vanilla with hints of the other notes. Some may say this is not an "exciting" fragrance, and compared to many that I can't tolerate, they may be right, for them, but not for me. This is the kind of fragrance I'm seeking these days. UPDATE #2: This is somewhat similar to Theorema, but with a tea note and more of a gourmand quality. I think I like this one more.

My friend received a sample card of this. She left it in her purse. I kept smelling the intoxicating aroma and couldn't put my finger on it! The more I smelled, the more I fell in love. It's heady with the Jasmine & Black Pepper. The Frankinsence and tea are definitely there and remind me of strolling by a spice stand in an open market, very alluring while the exotic vanilla is sweet but not too sweet. I think the bitter chocolate takes away or equals out the heavy sweetness. I'm on the hunt for a bottle of this spicey heaven!

In a way it is similar to Angel, but it is less intrusive. Although the ingredients don't list coconut, the beginning smelled to my nose as a coconut oil. Later vanilla and chocolate make their way to the surface. It is a lovely gourmand scent that will not put to shame your taste.