Cruz del Sur I

I don’t know why this one isn’t more popular. It’s not that strange of a scent. It reminds me of a creamier version of Tuscan Leather...or Clive Christian C...or Widian London. I think it’s much better than all of those, but I’m also fond of Xerjoff. Performance? Well, I put on two sprays from a tiny atomizer. About 45 minutes later, I’m in KFC which you can literally smell a mile away. A woman about 8 feet from me complimented me. If it can cut through chicken and biscuits at KFC, it can cut through about any club scent. And I liked her reaction - almost one of confusion. I like when a scent changes someone’s facial expression because their senses are processing something they’ve never sensed. That’s the definition of niche to me.

I haven't experienced Overture Man. However, I do have Overdose which has been described as a close match. I wore Overdose on one arm and Cruz Del Sur I on the other. They are similar. But the differences are very apparent. Overdose lasts longer. Overdose is more wearable in the opening. Which is odd. With grapes, rum, and bergamot I assumed the opening would be safe. It isn't. After some time it is certainly wearable. I guess its wearable regardless depending on your taste. Dries down to a animalic leather with incense. I find it interesting. Probably will not get as many wears as others I have. But I will wear it. Presentation is fabulous as always and I do appreciate the small things like the meteorite fragments. Neat touch.

First spray it pushed me away. Then the dry down got me hooked straight back in. This fragrance is undoubtedly well crafted. There’s these smoky and spicy tone that really captivates me. Pretty similar to Amouage Memoir another similar kind of scent. Both incredible but don’t take me wrong you gotta pass the sour opening to appreciate the cinnamon sweet smoky vibe afterwards. Despite not being a crowd pleaser I doubt people won’t like the way this scent lingers in the air. It’s pretty good. At least on my skin. I would definitely pull that off on a cold night out. Thanks XJ but next time whilst creating something that good make it a 100ml of it.

I love the way it smells, for me I go straight to the dry down and get that combination of rum, leather, Incense, and amber. I got this sample on accident when I was meant to get cruz del sur 2, but I found that I love the first. It is an amazing scent for fall and winter 8/10

Wow, thought it was so powerful it had to have Oud in there. But I guess not. Intense leather, spicy, incense and rum. Made for a lion. Love it. Kinda reminded me of Oud Abramad by Crivelli. But, I think this has a lot more going on. Glad I got my hands on this.