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Disclaimer: The title of this comment should not be misunderstood!

When I was at the beginning of my love for fragrances, I was often allowed to sniff through the first-class assortment of Vollmar in Bonn, which was of course of great help to get away from the boring designer fragrances. There is a wonderful saleswoman whose name I unfortunately do not know.
She first carefully marked out the terrain of my taste with a few suggestions and then precisely responded to my preferences.

On that day I tested about 40 scents before my nose was completely saturated.
But I had no desire to geh´n and it was clear that I would stay still...

Yeah, a nice song that pretty well describes my attitude that day.
I made a last swerve through the showrooms and, oh, what's that? Lion? No, Loewe after friendly correction of my German pronunciation, not knowing that it is a Spanish product. I no longer remember why my choice fell on El cielo of all places but it was definitely the right one.
The top note really blew my socks off! Thereupon I sprayed my T-shirt well in order to be able to profit from this wonderful creation also still at home.
And indeed, the fragrance is perfect for me! So far I've only had this experience with three other scents: Oud save the King by Atkinsons was the very first time, then Black II by Widian and finally Star Musk by Xerjoff (who plays in a different league olfactorily and priced).

I then tested him twice again and he convinced me every time. The week after, this red sign with "-20% on everything" hung on the outside wall of the store and I couldn't resist, especially since I actually had enough money (which is rarely the case as a student). Stop K.O. in the first lap.
The fragrance is nowhere to buy for less than 200€, so it was already a word to get it really 40€ cheaper and not as often happens with the fake percentages on the Internet or with the turquoises ...

Long story, short sense: A real snapper that I really like to wear!
The top note is simply phenomenal, Ingerwer, Neroli and Tangerine make a threesome.
And what I find really great about this fragrance is that it has a real course.
The top note lasts 10 to 15 minutes, then the heart comes through.
I didn't notice the strong jasmine in my heart at the beginning, it's the only thing that disturbs me a little bit, but it flies away an hour after spraying at the latest
Then comes the wonderful base of amber, cocoa and frankincense which keeps on my skin for a long time. Unfortunately, my nose quickly gets used to smells and after two to three hours I hardly notice it anymore, but I have had it confirmed several times that it is still quite well perceived even after 5h+.
My solution: spray the back of my upper part at auf´s, then you get nice scent waves to your nose from time to time but you don't get used to it and can still smell it after several hours.

Conclusion: All those who like citrus fruits, cocoa and incense should definitely try it!

I discovered this fragrance when I visited the historic factories of Molinard in Grasse this August.
After the relatively short guided tour, we were smuggled into the in-house sales room like cows and were able to test our way through the entire range.
First of all: It was a big disappointment. I think I can expect more from such a traditional company than simply knitted fragrances without recognition value.

After we (my sweetheart and I) have tested the cheaper fragrances we went over to the pompously set up fragrances de la collection privée and.... were disappointed.
What caught the eye were the scents placed on spotlights (WTF? The flacons were certainly 30 degrees warm and are continuously illuminated through the bottom of the bottle. Maybe that's why it's called Amber of Light).
On request we got the 5 fragrances of the collection which have not been cooked for days.

At the price of 150€ per bottle for 90ml we felt quite cheated, apart from the lack of samples, and that at the source!
On request from the friendly but stressed staff we got 1ml each of Cher Wood and Ambré Lumière filled into a small Fiole.

Well, two weeks later I finally had time to test the scents extensively
AL starts very sweet with a violent, almost gagging almond note which is probably still pushed by the vetiver.
After half an hour this strong sweetness settles down a little and more down-to-earth notes are added, probably patchouli and musk.
Somehow this scent reminds me strongly of sun cream, why I unfortunately can't say.
With the time the smell becomes more bearable for me although I would not again voluntarily thereby diesel myself in.
I just expected Ambre, namely in the Manière of Ambre Nuit of Dior where in my opinion real Ambre Gris is contained and not only amber-like molecule soup from the Wingthzu-Takiwakilabor from Indonesia....

In short: quite a disappointment at a much too high price.
But please don't let my rating stop you from testing this fragrance, it will definitely find one or the other adept in the community.

A pleasant oud scent for the colder days, in summer definitely too strong, or strict.
I'd rather find it attractive on men.
The shelf life is good and the Sillage is strong to very strong.
Anybody who likes oud should test it.

Totally underrated, perfect balance.
If I had the necessary change, two of them would already be in stock in the cupboard.

It starts very oriental for my taste and then becomes more and more gentle and accessible for "uneducated" noses.
I can't say anything about the fragrance pyramid, it just smells very good.

The Sillage could be a bit stronger but otherwise it is perfect.
Absolutely test!