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Hyperrealistic water/mist opening that dries down into a slightly savoury floral cotton-like musk. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic.

Spicy incense/pepper bomb that smooths out very quickly into a green, charred woody musk. The ultimate interpretation of hinoki.

why is reserve privé hailed while this one isn’t? they’re both trying the similar-but-better shtick, and i’d argue valentino does it better

honey+leather+orris makes this a sticky, smoky, sweet, sultry scent that i’m almost afraid of. to the untrained nose this smells oud-like

- sticks to the skin for hours and hours
- opening is arguably a little too strong for me
- dry-down is heavenly
- pinnacle of perfumery