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Can I begin by saying that I've just got this today and I'm in love with it. I'm generally an amber and incense fan so it came as no surprise that it was love at first sniff.

I used to have this lovely little fragrance called Gucci Pour Homme, Sahara Noir reminds me of this so much that it is uncanny. The difference being that Sahara Noir is more unrelenting in it's insistence to be noticed, Gucci Pour Homme was a bit more layered.

For what it is Sahara Noir is extraordinarily hyped and overpriced. I still bought it and like it though.

'I adore it' isn't the most verbose of reviews so I shall seek to elaborate.

Think of a spiced rose, but with the potency but not the intoxicating 'thickness' that comes with those big white floral numbers. A rose that is not to be ignored must, MUST be noticed. I am biased though, being a fan of Cardamom and saffron. The saffron may cause some problems, and might be mistaken for another spice such as cumin.

It has attitude, a rose has thorns remember? A certain degree of attitude is needed to wear this scent I wear the fragrance to give confidence, to give attitude. This is fortunate as both the silage and longevity are very good.

So many times I've samples a fragrance and the response has been "nice, but won't be buying a bottle", such is the supply and demand in the fragrance world. It's difficult to actually smell something that is so different, so noteworthy, that I seriously consider the niche price tag. Loree Rodkin has provided me with an opportunity to revel in opulence, yes opulence.

From the site notes are listed as 'a lush blend of exotic vanillas with patchouli notes'. I use vision to describe fragrances, vision and experience evoked. The fragrance envelopes, I'm reminded of many things, reclining on a chaise longue wearing something expensive, possibly darkest red, velvet and flowing.

The other reviews I've seen report this as very long lasting, which was to be expected from an oil based sample. Sillage has been reported as soft, though, not when applied generously, as is my preference.

I'm struggling to find a reason not to buy.

I'm testing this stuff right at the moment. My opinion could change by tomorrow.

I'm in the middle of testing quite a few of the Byredo line, Pulp definitely stands out in terms of sillage. The other scents to test just could not compete. This leads me to think that it is very difficult to be ambivalent to this fragrance.

I'm not sure about fig, I find it a very difficult note, in that I cannot decide if I like of hate it. The opening of Pulp is bombastic and demands of the attention. A combination of Bergamot and the the Fig assaulting the senses. It was a close call whether I washed the stuff off, but I persevered. Currently I'm experiencing something sweet and green, not unpleasant.

I think I'll try this one again.