Weather is supposed to hit close to 90° here in Denver, so I thought I would try something new. I really grown to like the Ãhuja brand and this is another one from their line. I wasn’t sure what to expect as this is my first time wearing it, but the notes sounded interesting so I thought I would give it a try. The first thing that hits you is the scent of kiwi and citrus, I was a little worried about how sweet it might be, but this is actually a sour citrus, which I enjoy very much. Then, your hit with some sage and patchouli to help balance it out and warm it up, but the kiwi is still the star of the show. Very unisex in my opinion. So far, I’m really enjoying it.

A complex and multifaceted aroma that is an original from the brand, created by the french master performer Pascal Gaurin, VP Senior Perfumer at IFF, that has worked on creations for Michael Kors, Vera Wang, Tom Ford, etc. Interesting fact: There is a misconception about the”crème brûlée” note here. In an interview to the perfumer, he stated that the starting point of this fragrance came out of a “pineapple brûlée” (caramelized or burnt pineapple) on top of a “crème brûlée”, he had for desert, but not the dessert itself. It opens with some of the burnt pineapple sweetness (without being too sweet), along with the turmeric and mossy nuances. As it dries down the balsamic and spiciness from the meddle accords intensifies while keeping its sweetness, for a couple of hours. Then, the scent turns to a slightly smoky, woodsy, mossy and sweet delightfulness. Projection and longevity are great and could work for any season (the amount of sprays are key).

Have a couple meetings today at the office, so I’m playing it safe and sophisticated. This one lasts all day. I get about 14 hours or so on skin with a solid 8-10 hours of projection. A little goes a long way!

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