Scent Depot Score™
Very good
Strong category choiceExpect an immediately identifiable opening dominated by star anise/licorice and a syrupy black-cherry (amarena) lift that transitions over 20–60 minutes into a greener, powdery floral heart (ivy, violet/iris), finishing on a warm gourmand base of tonka, vanilla and almond/heliotrope. Projection is often noticeable at spray and becomes closer to skin during the long vanilla/tonka dry-down; some wearers report multi-hour longevity.
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Key strengths
- Distinctive, immediately recognizable character (anise + cherry + gourmand base) that many wearers find signature-worthy.
- Strong presence and long-lasting gourmand dry-down on many skin types.
- Iconic bottle and broad historical popularity make it an attractive, familiar gift when recipient preferences are known.
Things to know
- You strongly dislike anise/licorice or very sweet gourmand cherries — blind buys are risky (polarizing top note).
- You need a very consistent formulation for collecting or gifting; reformulations and batch variation have been reported — verify batch and seller if seeking the 'original' smell.
- You require a fragrance for hot summer daytime — the gourmand/vanilla character can be cloying in heat.
What to expect
Expect an immediately identifiable opening dominated by star anise/licorice and a syrupy black-cherry (amarena) lift that transitions over 20–60 minutes into a greener, powdery floral heart (ivy, violet/iris), finishing on a warm gourmand base of tonka, vanilla and almond/heliotrope. Projection is often noticeable at spray and becomes closer to skin during the long vanilla/tonka dry-down; some wearers report multi-hour longevity.
Important information
The score is decision guidance designed to support comparison. Individual fragrance experience and preference may vary.
