Hunter

Scent Breakdown

Hunter opens with a blast of gardenia, but it's a sharper, greener version than the creamy richness of Bvlgari's Jasmin Noir. It lacks the almost photorealistic depth. The heart offers jasmine and almond, aiming for that sweet-bitter balance, but the jasmine leans a little more indolic, a touch "bathroom cleaner" at first. Not terrible, but noticeable. The drydown is where it gets closer to the original, with the licorice and tonka bean providing a warm, slightly gourmand base. This is where the "precious woods" try to appear, but come across as somewhat generic. I'd say it captures about 87% of Jasmin Noir’s DNA.

Wear time & Sillage

Projection is moderate for the first hour. Not a room filler, but you'll get noticed. Longevity is decent, clocking in around 5-6 hours on my skin. It becomes a skin scent pretty quickly, so don't expect it to last all day. ? Hard to complain. Don’t expect perfection. There's a slight synthetic edge that some noses might find off-putting. But honestly? Bvlgari's asking price is often 5-10x more. If you are okay with a good-not-great substitute, this is for you. If you need pure, unadulterated luxury, save your money.