Octavian

So, one of the worst scents I have ever smelled. It was hyped so much, but unfortunately not my thing at all.

Starts with an alcoholic impression, almost resinous, woody (so much for the base), spicy, saffron close to saffron fragrance oil from India. After a few minutes it becomes animalic, leathery, slightly—let's say—musty. This remains for a good 1–2 hours. Rose appears quite soon without being very dominant to me, at least not in the way it is typically attributed to a women's fragrance. It is not a transition either, as the top notes continue to play the leading role, with smoky elements joining in. The remaining lifespan stays dominantly leathery and woody. An exciting fragrance, like almost all those already tested from the brand. Speaking of 'Electi-Must', it's not a must-have, but one of those masculine scents you might want to keep in a male household. Great fragrance for me, if only this musty misfire didn't dominate for almost two hours.

The fragrance isn't for me, but it's a matter of taste. Opens with strong oud and rose. It also remains quite present on my skin. I don't get the leather and saffron at all, only a hint of incense - somehow I have a stack of Euro pallets in my head. I can't imagine the scent on a woman; strong sillage and longevity.