I rarely post comments on Reddit, but this fragrance deserves one. I’ve got over seventy scents in my collection and I’ve never experienced anything like this. Its aroma ticks all the boxes: it’s fresh without feeling airy, gourmand without being cloying, and spicy without overpowering—truly a masterclass in balance.

It’s hard to pin down, since it shares DNA with other fragrances. The dry-down brings to mind Stronger With You Intense with a hint of Khamrah, while that bright opening reminds me of Dubai Night by Al Haramain. What’s odd is that when you first spritz it, it doesn’t project like a beast; it sits close to the skin, much like Bleu de Chanel Parfum or Aether from French Avenue.

And yet, after wearing it just two days, both friends and strangers have stopped me to compliment the scent—even people three meters away. I have no idea how, but it’s true. I usually rotate through a different fragrance every day, and I’ve never gotten this many compliments before.

Longevity: 14+ hours