Joseph Abboud Dark Woods and Charcoal Sandelwood. Base Notes Sandalwood, Amber Musk, Leather, Patchouli Middle Notes Violet Leaves, Blue Iris, Coffee Accord Scent Profile Dark Woods Top Notes Cardamom, Pink Pepper Charcoal Sandelwood The opening notes of orange peel, saffron, and ginger blend seamlessly as their scent lures you in. At the heart of this empowering fragrance are warm notes of tobacco leaf, earl gray tea leaves, and cardamom, while a base of tonka bean, redwood oak, and dark leather enrich this eau de parfum with an enduring finish. Both are pleasant. Not sure of lasting power. Did not buy them.

We all know Im a huge Zara fan, they are well known for offering affordable interpretations of popular designer scents. Performance can vary at times, but the scent is always top notch. I think this was my very first one, bought by my eldest for my birthday. Said to have a striking resemblance to the highly acclaimed, & more expensive, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540. The notes here are very simple. Opens up with Orange, followed by Amber at the heart & Evernyl at its base. This is a synthetic molecule that provides a mossy, woody, and slightly earthy aroma, often associated with oakmoss. To be honest I would swear there is a tobacco note in there two. Now this might be the amber as some times amber can give a tobacco vibe apparently? Performance wise, your looking at up to 6hrs with projection for approx 2 before it fades to a skin scent. For under €20 this is a banging fragrance that punches well above its weight. Probably my no 1 from Zara. My Rating 7/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

“Perfumery rewards patience more than urgency.” — Dominique Ropion, Master Perfumer Rushing blurs judgment. Time sharpens it. Let the work catch up to the idea. One day at a time guys, Enjoy the #Journey