The Most Wanted Parfum

Notes & Nuances

This clone opens with a confusing blast. The pink pepper is aggressive, almost medicinal, battling a slightly acrid juniper. The promised violet hides behind a wall of synthetic amber. As it settles, the heart emerges: a cloying toffee note dominates, with the cinnamon adding only a vague spiciness, more like potpourri than freshly ground spice. The sage is unfortunately undetectable. The drydown is where it somewhat redeems itself, morphing into a pleasant, if predictable, tonka bean and vanilla accord, though a plasticky element lingers, preventing true smoothness. The original has a richer, boozier, hazelnut quality missing here; this is sweeter and less sophisticated.

Is it Worth It?

This is for the young man who enjoys being noticed, perhaps a college student or someone in their early twenties hitting the club. It's loud and sweet, perfect for nights out but ultimately too juvenile and unsophisticated for more mature tastes or professional settings. This scent profile is for the guy who prioritizes making an impression over nuanced complexity.

Projection Power

I get about 6 hours on my skin, though it becomes a skin scent after the first 2. Projection is initially strong, easily filling a room at arm's length, but quickly mellows. I wore this during a casual office day and found it overpowering during close interactions, but adequate for a quick errand run.