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12,556 reviews
I actually really love Tilsim. On me it opens with this bright pomegranate vibe, kinda tart and juicy, then the caramel comes in and makes it smoother and warmer. It’s sweet but not full-on candy, more like a glossy fruity dessert. My only issue is that it can feel a tiny bit vague in the middle, like I’m smelling something pretty but can’t quite pin it down. Still, it’s super easy to wear and feels expensive. Lasts around 7 hours on my skin, projection is moderate.
I’d give this a solid 4. It’s bright in the opening with lemon and mandarin, then the cedar comes in and makes it feel dry and classy instead of sweet. Perfect for spring/summer or when you want to smell clean but not boring. It does have that Byredo minimal thing where you’re like… is this amazing or just really well marketed? lol. Performance is okay, not huge, maybe 5-6 hours. I love the vibe, just wish it projected a tiny bit more.
This surprised me. The salt note is what makes it for me, because otherwise it might just be another citrus musk. The mandarin is juicy at first, then it dries down into this smooth ambrox-y skin scent that feels clean without going laundry detergent. Kinda reminds me of a softer, less beachy Wood Sage & Sea Salt, but more urban. I wish it had a bit more throw because it sits close pretty fast. Still, it smells really good and super wearable.
Late Lunch is basically one of those effortless Byredo scents that smells simple but weirdly polished. I get lemon, pink pepper, and a soft cedar thing underneath. It feels casual but expensive, like a white shirt and good sunglasses. Not sexy exactly, more clean and put together. Projection is pretty soft after the first hour, so don’t expect beast mode. Still, I kept sniffing my wrist all day. It’s def not groundbreaking, but it’s a very good everyday scent if you like fresh woods.
I really like this one. It opens super bright with mandarin and lemon, but the salt keeps it from feeling like basic bathroom-cleaner citrus lol. After a bit it gets softer and musky, very clean skin after a long lunch by the water vibes. It’s not loud at all, more of a personal bubble scent, but I kinda love that. Lasts around 6 hours on me, which is decent for Byredo. My only gripe is the price feels a little high for how airy it is.
This is nice enough, just not super memorable. I get a bright lemon and mint opening that feels clean and fizzy, almost like a fancy hotel lobby drink lol. After that it softens into a light musk with a tiny bit of tonka, but nothing really grabs me. It’s fresh and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but for Kilian prices I expected more personality. Performance is okay on me, maybe 5-6 hours, with pretty soft projection. Not bad at all, just kinda basic.
Tilsim is okay, just not as magical as I expected from Tiziana Terenzi. I get a juicy pomegranate vibe at first, then it turns kinda sweet and smooth with a caramel touch, but it never fully grabs me. It smells pleasant and slightly playful, not cheap, but also not super memorable. Performance is decent on me, around 6 hours, with moderate projection for the first couple hours. I can see people liking this if they want something fruity-sweet without going full candy, but for the price I’d want more personality. Pretty, but I wouldn’t rush to buy a bottle.
Tbh this might be my favorite Jo Malone fresh scent. It has that airy sea salt vibe but the bergamot makes it brighter and more wearable for me. I don’t find it flat at all, the moss adds a little green depth so it doesn’t vanish into generic clean laundry territory. It smells unisex, classy, and super easy to wear. I’d put this on after a shower, before work, on a date in summer, whatever. It’s pricey, yeah, but the smell is so good I can’t even be mad.
Okay this one is special. I get bergamot first, very fresh and zesty, then this mineral salty thing comes through and it honestly smells like actual ocean air on skin. The driftwood note is beautiful too, dry and clean without being smoky. It’s not trying too hard, which I appreciate. I’ve gotten compliments from people who normally don’t notice fragrance because it just smells “really good” and fresh. Performance is solid for this type, around 5-7 hours. I’d buy a full bottle with zero hesitation.
This is one of those perfumes that doesn’t scream, it just smells expensive and effortless. The bergamot opening is sparkling and then it turns into this salty mineral skin scent with a bit of mossy softness. I really love how simple it is. Some fresh perfumes feel sharp or soapy on me, but this stays smooth the whole time. It’s perfect for office days, brunch, errands, literally anything. If you like loud beast mode stuff, maybe not, but for me the subtle vibe is the whole point.
This is gorgeous. Not a sunscreen beach scent, not coconutty, not sweet at all. It’s more like cold sea air, bergamot peel, and smooth driftwood. Super crisp and elegant, but still relaxed. I wore it on vacation and now I’m obsessed because it instantly puts me in that mindset. It kinda reminds me of Wood Sage & Sea Salt’s cleaner, brighter cousin, but honestly I like this one more. Projection isn’t huge, but it lasts better than most Jo Malone on my skin. 5/5 easy.
I love this way more than I expected. Sea Salt & Bergamot smells like walking by the water on a cool morning, but in a very Jo Malone polished way. The bergamot is bright without going cleaner-spray, and the mineral notes give it that salty airy vibe that feels super natural. I also get a little driftwood underneath that keeps it from being too basic. It’s fresh but not boring, which is rare for this style. Lasts around 6 hours on me, mostly a soft bubble. Def one of the best easy reach scents I’ve tried.
This smells delicious but not juvenile, which is hard to pull off. The caramel and pistachio combo is the star for me, super creamy and almost toasted. I get a clean musk underneath that makes it wearable instead of heavy. If you like sweet perfumes but don’t want to smell like straight frosting, try this. It feels more unique than a lot of vanilla gourmands out there. Lasting power was great on clothes too, still smelled it the next morning.
Tbh I couldn’t stop smelling my wrist. This opens with that sweet pistachio-caramel thing and it’s instantly comforting, like a soft sweater but make it expensive. The vanilla drydown is beautiful too, not plastic or screechy at all. I usually get bored of gourmands fast, but this has enough depth to keep me interested. It’s sweet, yes, but smooth and grown up. 5/5 easy, I’d wear this all fall and winter.
Pistache x Kaaze is gorgeous. I was expecting something super sugary, but it’s actually more balanced than that. The pistachio is soft and creamy, the vanilla is warm, and there’s this little hibiscus touch that makes it feel slightly juicy/floral instead of just dessert. Kinda reminds me of the vibe of a high-end cafe in perfume form lol. Projection is really good for the first few hours, then it sits closer but still lasts forever.
This is what I wanted a pistachio perfume to smell like. Sweet, nutty, creamy, but still polished. The caramel is noticeable but it doesn’t go burnt or sticky on me, and the musk keeps everything kinda airy. I wore it to dinner and got asked what I had on twice, so yeah… it works. It’s not a loud clubbing scent, but it has a really pretty trail. Honestly smells niche and addictive.
I love this so much. The pistachio here is creamy and sweet but not like a cheap dessert candle, more like a fancy pistachio gelato with caramel drizzled on top. The vanilla comes in pretty smooth and makes it super cozy. It smells expensive without trying too hard, which I appreciate. On my skin it lasts around 8 hours and I kept getting little wafts all day. Def one of the best gourmand releases I’ve tried lately.
Late Lunch is nice in that very Byredo minimalist way, but I’m not losing my mind over it. Opens with a bright mandarin/lemon thing, then gets a little salty and woody from the cedar. It smells clean, airy, and easy to wear, like a fancy hotel lobby in summer. My issue is it doesn’t really go anywhere after the first 20 minutes. Pleasant for sure, but also a bit thin and overpriced for what it is. Performance is okay-ish, maybe 5-6 hours but pretty close to skin. I’d wear it to work, not buy a full bottle.
Gibeon is honestly stunning. I get this warm vanilla-tonka base with a little cinnamon sparkle, and it feels super elegant without being too serious. It’s sweet, woody, slightly spicy, and just insanely well blended. No harsh edges at all. I wouldn’t call it a clubbing scent, more like date night, nice hotel lobby, dressed-up-but-effortless vibes. Performance is great on me, around 9 hours, and the drydown is the best part. Expensive, yes, but it actually smells like it should be.
I’m usually picky with neroli because it can go too clean or bitter on me, but here it’s perfect. It opens fresh and slightly citrusy, then melts into musk and cedarwood in such a soft, creamy way. The whole thing feels airy but still warm, which is hard to pull off. Not beast mode, but the scent trail is beautiful and very refined. This is one of those perfumes where people ask what you’re wearing because it smells expensive, not because it’s choking them out.
