The Pope's Daughter

This is lovely! Blind bought this because the packaging really got me in, and I love Lucrezia Borgia, and it was only $40. It’s definitely spicy, but not in a too strong, nose tingling way. I get a lot of cardamom in the beginning and cedar; it smells like expensive clothing boutique in an upstairs wooden room of an old building. The dry down is amber with a bit of pepper. It sits pretty close to the skin, but it isn’t cloying or overly strong so you could probably spray a few times. It lasted about 6-7 hours on me before I really had to shove my nose into my wrist. Definitely a pleasing summer scent that’s not an aquatic, and not a sweetie. Will be intrigued to try it in cooler weather as well.

Very unique scent. You can’t find anywhere else. They stand by their own ingredients. So ‘spices’ scent. Hard to describe. But what I can tell, this is........ men’ perfume. Snow / winter’ and night scent. Not overpower, I think. They have a lot of version: roses bla bla bla.... But I prefer this one. Bizzare! The bottle is so amazing. Like a witch portion bottle lol Overall, I love it and always keep em in my purse during winter.

This is a gem of a fragrance. Very cosy woods that can be worn anywhere. Don't be put off by the simple packaging. I was shown this one in the women's section but this is easily unisex. My favourite woody fragrance is Royal Oud by Creed, this comes close second.

Absolutely stunning , mixed mine with some vanilla spirituse and Geneva Chocolate and holy lord it's definitely the Pope's Daughter, don't last long tho

Great Purchase, way above her price, a really nice scent . She's classical, she is more mature, and full of stories. She is an old-fashioned female fragrance that has broken the rules with a spiciness her sisters don't have, that makes her rebellious. Makes total sense that this Fragrance is inspired by Lucrezia Borgia, the illegitimate daughter of the Pope and his mistress in Renaissance times. She was famous for being a " wicked poisoner". She's quite enveloping, you need to be able to carry her properly, otherwise she could " seem old" for some, i love it. The bottle is gorgeous. She definitely smells rich. Not a safe blind buy for yourself unless you like timeless, powerful feminine perfume. I tried it on in a shop, and had to take her home with me, cause it's such a nice profile fragrance, built very well. I might not reach out for her often, but i'm very happy to have her there and would purchase again. Safe gift for a mom, an aunty, an " older" friend. Or someone spicy that loves fragrances with a " certain profile". I do not smell cappuccino at all, thank god ! :)

Spicy but light! Very pretty, sits close to the skin. Honestly could work in any weather and very gender neutral. Very similar to Santal 33, Frenshe Palo Santo Sage, and Florida Water. Great bang for your buck! Normally I wouldn’t say a spicy scent for summer, but there’s something refreshing about this that could have it work great in the heat.

Smells like lightly roasted coffee beans in the opening, becomes a very powdery amber with lots of woodiness. Very brisk, freshly spicy. Cool weather is best for this, I think every season but the summer months should work. Sits below arms' length, needs to be reapplied to last the whole day.

Sexy sweet and spicy cardamom bomb. It sits pretty close to the skin, but it lasts very well. Would love to spray this whenever the weather gets a bit cold.

Truly very similar to Santal 33.

I want to like this so badly but I've tested it 3 times and its just not my friend and I'm bummed. I LOVE cardamom coffee, bergamot and pepper but on me it's giving someone else's stinky armpit under a veneer of Lynx/Axe/spicy-sweet-teen-boy-deodorant-du-jour. Which is not at all the consensus here, so I have to assume its a result of reaction to my particular skin chemistry. I'm writing this as warning to those thinking of blind buying, and also my future self who, in 3-6 months will re-read the list of notes and again be sorely tempted. Alas... 💔

It's interesting how many describe this is as very similar or even a clone of Santal 33. I've been wearing Santal 33 for 3 years and to me this is nothng like it. It's definitely woodsy but the amber and musk blend it out unlike Santal which is so overpoweringly sandalwood. Now, do I love it? I definitely "like" it. It's a bit unusual (the first hit of cardamum and then the drydown with a hint of coffee) but it's definitely easy wear. A safe, inoffensive office frag with an air of sophistication. Best description: pleasant.

Came across these for cheap in Chemist Warehouse in Sydney. I was able to test three from the brand, and this one struck me the most. It smells - to me - exactly like Florida Water in a perfume. I enjoy Florida Water but it’s a splash at best, and I’m thrilled to have a perfume version. The only real difference to me is the soapy, musky dry down. Was a happy accidental find.

This smells very heavy and rich. I get a lot of coconut even though its not listed. Just smells like coconut but very warm and ALMOST sickening..... but it never actually makes you sick. I can't see me wearing this, I'm not sure who the target market is for this. Its not dated or modern, just almost there on both ends.

Very similar to Le Labo Santal 33. Was hoping for something a little different. Doesn’t smell bad and sits close to skin.

Came across this and instantly thought it smelt like shiseido that used to be in the big department stores years ago.

although the sillage is horrible the fragrance is a cardamom peppery delight