This Is Really Him!

Despite the fact that I generally avoid overly sweet scents, this one immediately won me over. The smell is a unique and captivating combination of dry, spicy, woody, and earthy vanilla sweetness. It manages to be both fresh and dark at the same time, which is a rare feat. The magic, for me, lies in the metallic element. It prevents the vanilla from becoming heavy or cloying and keeps the entire composition feeling vibrant and addictive. It’s what gives it that beautiful, dry kick. Here is the thing that bothers me: I cannot smell this fragrance on myself. Almost from the moment I spray it, I become completely anosmic to it. It's truly frustrating because I adore the scent! However, the fact that people around me constantly notice it and give me unsolicited praise proves that the scent's sillage and longevity are excellent. Do not let the fact that you can't smell it fool you. The performance is definitely there. Ultimately, though, I want to smell and enjoy the scent myself as well. So, this will take its place on the shelf for random sniffs or special wearings(netflix & chill). Now I'm looking for something in the same style if you can suggest something.....

Got this for my husband almost two years ago, and it has become his most-worn fragrance. Yes, it has a distinct metallic note, but to me it leans more toward the scent of metal/minerals in wet rocks and nature rather than anything industrial. Paired with palo santo and amberwood, it really softens and grounds the citrus, which can feel quite sharp in many men’s fragrances. A subtle floral touch and a hint of vanilla round it out nicely. I think this is a great option if you don’t enjoy scents that are overly citrusy, spicy or smoky, but still want something distinctly masculine. It projects strongly at first, then settles into more of a skin scent as the day goes on. If he applies it in the morning, I can still catch it on him at the end of the day. As long as you don’t overspray, it works perfectly as an everyday office fragrance. Overall, I love this!

I am in love. This smells like the (just rock) release. Great quality and plenty of Frankincense but the smokiness has been smoothed out and merged with some floral notes. I love florals in men's perfumes. Vanilla with smoked woods and a hint of florals. These are my initial thoughts so far. Great release, i don't get why people want to crap on this house. They are not your conventional trendy sweet bubble gum or blue fragrance house. They actually release more daring and outside the box type of perfumes. Dare i even say niche quality? They remind of loewe, great fragrance house, yet so underrated. Costume national fits this category too.

Magnificent scent from Z&V. The opening is a grapefruit and zesty lemon with little metallic vibe, few minutes then there is a metallic orange blossom, smoky woodiness and a sweetness just right. The metallic notes are not very intense. It is very well balanced with the orange blossom also this combination occurs the powdery make-up stuff sniff. It is not synthetic as someone with a sensitive nose, I did not experience anosmia or allergies, which is a great thing for me. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 6.5/10 Projection: 6.5/10 Versatility: 7.5/10

Transparent, creamy, woody and white floral sweetness. Quite divine. So unique and memorable. It smells like a white floral n woody creamy incense stick which is not burning. There's nothing that smells like it. I love to overspray this in a little colder eves and nights when I want to smell clean, unique, memorable and cozy. It's something which I like to wear when I'm alone and talking to myself. Weird but one of a kind. Quite a niche smell.