Ouverture

Purchased by Demi Rawling recommendation and by far this one was the most disappointing one. At the initial spray it smells like plums or some sour fruit gone bad, than that note goes slowly away and It reminds me so much of Wood Jasmin which I thought was weird since Demi did mentioned she disliked it in her video, but yet she likes this one. They are both woody, slightly boozy a bit floral (very little floral, but more than Bdk wood Jasmin, don’t get deceived by the listed notes.)Amber is quite noticeable as well. I would say Overture does lean more feminine than Wood Jasmin but still very much unisex. At the dry down it becomes more powdery but I can smell some moldy note( like moldy wood) it’s not too bad but I don’t think I’m going to reach for it, something in it like the other review mentioned, makes my stomach turn, seriously, don’t blind buy, it is not a blind buy safe unless you like the woody fragrance, like a wood soaked in liquor kind of a scent. Another fragrance that leans same direction is Baraonda by Nasomatto which I recently let go of too. Just to give an idea what kind of fragrance this is. The Carolina Herrera Amber Desire is very similar too but much more wearable and more pleasant option. I sprayed this on my hand and the sillage I get every time I move my hand is quite pretty and where I can smell more florals and Amber combined. If I put my nose closer to my hand I do get that moldy note still.

Ouverture by Xerjoff is wonderful during the cold months of the year. There is no question about this, it is a masterfully blended piece of art. It is a fruity, spicy, amber-y, woodsy, warm fragrance all in one. I cannot stress enough the fact that this is a seasonal fragrance. It is a heavy fragrance and because of that, I would not be able to wear it in Spring or Summer for fear of developing a headache and choking everyone around me as well... There is a subtle sweetness in the back of this fragrance but it is definitely waaay back and restrained. It is mainly spicy-amber-woods and it lasts F O R E V E R on my skin: 20+ hours. On clothing, it’ll last for days and if sprayed on a coat, it’ll be there for weeks... To me, this is warm, cozy and comforting with a touch of sexiness. I definitely think it is a scent that can be worn either by women or men but I would say it leans a smidge masculine. Just a smidge! A true gem from Xerjoff and definitely an olfactory experience. I recommend sampling it first because this isn’t for the faint of heart. A few years ago, I would have not been able to appreciate it. But this is truly worth a try!!

Best blind buy ever. Definitely unisex, leaning feminine. That said, if you like the "cassanova" vibes you get in Mancera Intense Cafe, you'll get that same feeling here. Again, talking about the vibe / personality of the fragrance, not saying they smell the same. Although the opening is a sweet, fruity strawberry / pomegranate with slightly powdery touches - this thing is a Pokemon. It evolves every 30 minutes or so on my skin, eventually leading to a sweet cappuccino with too much milk in it type scent. Too much milk if it was to be drunk, but as a fragrance the drydown is spectacular. The quality is here; aside from the sweet opening, you never get a disjointed, synthetic mess feeling. It's all very well blended and the notes here smell photo realistic in some cases. Becomes a skin scent after 4-5 hours maybe, but off my skin it's like the fragrance intertwines with my DNA and i get this "clean skin" accord that you'll find in ATH fragrances. Lactonic. My skin smells like a cappuccino for the next 24 hours, basically. 10/10 it's honestly incredible

Love the tropical vibes!

Gorgeous!!! True fig leaf in the opening (and throughout). I have fig trees in my backyard, and sometimes I like to crush fig leaves to enjoy their scent. It is also about creamy, milky sandalwood and a dash of cinnamon. Sweet. Not too floral. I only get soft ylang-ylang, like a soft banana (?) smell. Very well blended. Long lasing. Strong to moderate sillage. Sillage is not crazy and overwhelming like other fragrances from the velvet collection, but still amazing. Similar fragrances... If Angel Eau Croisiere 2020 had creamy, milky sandalwood in the base. Also similar to Killian Adults, but sweeter. Ouverture is probably the best fig fragrance I have ever smelled. Fall, winter, spring. Can be layered with something fruity to make it brighter and more tropical for summer.