Izmir

I have tried 8 or 9 from this house. Each is wonderful. Izmir, is the perfect summer scent to my nose. Smell so damn good. Izmir has a couple DRAWBACKS. FIRST, the fragrance has a very light PROJECTION. As another reviewer states this one is to impress a significant other as one would have to be close to appreciate the glorious scent. SECOND, is the LONGEVITY, on my skin the fragrance doesn't last very long. Hopefully, my bottle improves with time because this fragrance is wonderful. It should be noted that I bought the old bottle/formula. It has since been reformulated and the reformulated version might be improved the aforementioned drawbacks. I will buy a sample of the reformulated version when my bottle runs in hopes they have improved the projection and longevity. If so I will buy another bottle because this is full bottle worthy.

This one is my absolute favorite in the entire collection, although I must admit I love them all. Highest quality of the ingredients that you can possibly find on the market. The oils, herbs, musks, and ouds they use are out of this world. Every time I spray myself,I go to the gym, wash, and still can smell the luxurious aroma, stays on my clothing the longest. Izmir is MAGICAL! it's fresh, but not like anything you've smelled before. Has so many surprises, undertones and layers-you will be amazed! I want every scent in the collection, When I put them on-everyone turns around, smells asks what do I wear...its crazy, even from afar people do appreciate it. I've tried them all -they last long and the sillage is amazing. they are UNIQUE, GOURMAND, AND LUXURIOUS. the entire line is heavenly !

Light, fresh and fruity opening with faint floral accents. Really feels like a sister scent to Akdeniz, where Akdeniz features a pineapple flavor brightened by tart citruses and Izmir flips it by featuring citrus flavors (esp. orange) softened by sweet pineapple. It even has the same slight A&F Fierce / blue / shower gel undertone that gives it an extra uplifting presence. Izmir lacks the leather and marine notes present in Akdeniz, however, and the drydown is fairly linear with the base notes never showing much. Moderate projection for 3-4hr, longevity 8-10hr.

The type of women who pucker their lips and raise their leg with their back turned to the camera won't like this fragrance. Opinionated and refined women however, love it. This fragrance will make women fall into daydreams of approaching you, taking your wine glass from your hand and putting it on the table, loosening your tie and unbuttoning your shirt. Most importantly, everytime you feel the aroma of this perfume, it will disperse the tastelessness and tackiness of all that is around you throughout your day.

There is something undoubtedly blue about this. The iris and rose mix with the vanilla and tonka bean to give off this soft, powdery effect. Personally, I don't get any pineapple, just a mélange of fruits with little citrus. It's a good scent, with great performance. However, it lacks depth and doesn't push the boundary in any way. Sample first; this house has some good stuff also.