This opened like the first breath of winter air - mandarin orange, bergamot, and other citrus notes sparkle with a fresh, clean brightness. As it settles, the heart blossoms into a warm, spicy aroma: neroli, pink pepper, and nutmeg mingle to create a refined elegance with a little kick. Finally, the base grounds it in a smooth earthiness - cardamom and vetiver bring depth and a calm sophistication. Projection is moderate: noticeable at first but softens after a couple of hours, and longevity typically 6+ hours on me.
Overall rating: 8.1/10. Very fresh scent, it has Al Haramain Aqua Amber Oud vibes with its soapy freshness but does smell really good. Be a great out the shower scent, gym scent and definitely office safe, very versatile too. Personally I’d say if you own Al Haramain Aqua Amber Oud then this could be slightly redundant, even though this is inspired by LV Meteore and not Imagination like Aqua Amber Oud Is but they share similarities with the freshness.