Blind bought this one purely because I hadn’t heard to much about it and it was a pretty good deal. It’s a different take on a spring fragrance. It starts out spicy and aromatic with a hint of lemon then transitions to a nice tea scent with a lot of greenness and some rose. The base isn’t anything groundbreaking either sandalwood and amber. It’s definitely nice. Longevity is less than stellar for a Parfum as I got about 6.5 hours out of it. Projection was just okay at about 1-2 feet.

Today I decided to give some love to this one (original, not a clone), it has been a while since the last wearing. I had to go with a mass pleasing fragrance, my most tough opinionated coworker (next to me) hates my favorite fragrance DNAs. 😅🤣 So, yesterday with Tobacco Rush, she was raging (she is already my friend) and I wanted to compensate the damage. 🤭😏🤪 This one has a beautiful, subtle green, resinous, sweet, ambery aroma. Very intoxicating, allowing, inoffensive, average projection and long lasting.

Wearing this sample today… The first spray feels like pure Mediterranean sunlight - a vibrant burst of lemon and orange that’s bright, juicy and instantly uplifting. There’s a subtle touch of ginger and pepper underneath, giving the citrus a sparkling kick so it feels energetic rather than flat. It’s fresh, sharp and attention-grabbing without being harsh. As it settles, sea notes take centre stage, creating that salty ocean-breeze effect that makes the fragrance feel airy and coastal. The floral flower note adds a creamy smoothness that softens the citrus, while vetiver brings a dry, slightly earthy backbone that keeps everything balanced and masculine. It’s fresh but structured, never overly sweet or tropical. In the dry down, sea salt, white musk and amber blend into a clean, warm skin scent with a mineral edge. The salt enhances the coastal vibe, the musk keeps it smooth, and the amber gives it a soft golden warmth. Performance on me is strong — easily 8+ hours with noticeable projection early on. It leaves a fresh, salty-citrus trail that feels polished and effortlessly summery. Perfect for warm weather, holidays, or anytime I want to smell bright, refined and confident. Overall rating: 8.4/10 It’s on my hit list for the summer, so I quite possibly would purchase a full bottle BUT I am tempted to sample the Intense French Riviera first and see how that fairs, I have read there’s an overlap so I’m interested to try first.