L'Amour

Conclusion

Wearing this versus the original is like choosing between a high-definition nature documentary and a pixelated screensaver. You gain boldness, a loud sugary statement. You lose the subtle nuances, the smooth transitions, and the captivating depth that made the inspiration so intriguing. L'Amour by MPF offers a simplified, louder interpretation, but at the expense of sophistication and artistry.

Olfactory Experience

L'Amour by MPF opens with a startlingly sharp lemon zest; less Amalfi Coast, more cleaning product. The bitter orange blossom fights to be heard, but gets trampled by a wave of something akin to furniture polish. In the heart, the aromatic spices are present, albeit muted, alongside a prominent marzipan note – a saccharine, dense sweetness that veers into Play-Doh territory. The base attempts redemption with a clean musk, but it's quickly overwhelmed by an artificial amber accord and woody notes that have a disconcerting resemblance to hamster bedding. It’s a shadow of its inspiration, losing the original's ethereal refinement in favor of cloying, synthetic sweetness.

Longevity & Projection

Longevity is surprisingly robust, clinging to skin for a solid 6 hours, though the drydown becomes progressively more plasticky. Projection is initially strong, reaching about an arm's length, but it quickly settles into a personal bubble, radiating a vague, sweet warmth. Wore this on a damp autumn day, and it amplified the inherent mustiness present in the perfume's base.