Little gem! Very nice and light fragrance. Nice fluctuations... it opens quite fresh before the aromatic elements start to emerge and ends in a mild sweet scent. Quality superior to the price. Prefer the tester which comes with a cap. Nice bottle too.

Wonderful bottle with a metallic cap. The atomizer is bomb..

Regarding the scent

The opening is quite refreshing and sweet. The pineapple is amazing, the saffron gives it a slight acidity, and the cardamom adds a creamy spicy texture. Truly wonderful. The opening lasts for about twenty minutes. Then, the geranium and the basil blend with the top notes, adding something aromatic, while the saffron fades away and the pineapple slowly starts to hide. After three hours on the skin, the fruity geranium and basil sit backstage, and the Tonka bean comes forward, bringing a strong vanilla, creamy scent that becomes the dominant element as time passes. All of the above on the skin.

On clothes, I should note that it behaves slightly differently. 24 hours after application, the geranium and basil are intense with some hints of saffron. Minty, refreshing. Wonderful aroma.

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With the first application, I was sure that this fragrance resembles something I had in the past. It took me a few hours to find it, but it was impossible not to identify it. The opening is 70% similar (they don't have the same top notes, but the experience is similar) to Bois Arctic by Miyake. After two hours or more, it is 100% the same. It's not surprising because they share several notes in the middle and base. Obviously, it's not a clone, considering it was released on the market three years earlier than Bois Arctic.

So, in general, we have a fruity, sweet fragrance throughout, aromatic, slightly spicy, creamy, and minimally green.

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Seasons: Spring, Autumn, and Summer nights
Occasions: Casual, for the office, and for going out.
Gender: Masculine
Longevity: 5-6 hours on the skin, 24-36 hours on clothes (6-8 sprays)
Projection: 1.30-2 hours, projection of about 50-60 points, then it sits close to the skin.

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Summary:

+ Wonderful bottle
+ Nice aromatic profile
+ Suitable for blind buy
+ Mass-appealing fragrance
+ Good quality (no synthetic smell)
+ Satisfactory (borderline) longevity
+ Satisfactory (borderline) projection
+ Positive correlation between price and quality (35€-40€ for 100ml)
- There are several fragrances with a similar, almost identical DNA, so it could never be a "signature" fragrance.

By the way, it didn't remind me of Dylan Blue. Dylan Blue is much more earthy green on my skin, at least.

Tip: If you want to wear it on a cool day, spray it on your skin (the sweetness is more persistent). If you want to wear it on a hot day, spray more on your clothes (the refreshing notes are more persistent).

Great job by Rochas.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Especially considering its price in relation to its quality (up to 40€... not more than that)...

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The first fragrance I blind bought. Reading its notes and which other fragrances it is considered similar to, I knew approximately what it could be and I was fully justified. It is relatively heavy and spicy, in a similar style to Versace Dylan Blue. Very pleasant fragrance and I think it is a very safe choice for a gift. I wouldn't say it has a distinct identity, I don't think if you smell it on someone else you would recognize it as easily as, for example, Dior Fahrenheit, but it is still exceptional. 7.5/10 as a fragrance.
Good longevity, it can easily last for a few hours, and the projection seems to be decent. 7/10 for performance.
At €38 for 100ml, it makes it an excellent value for money. 10/10 for VFM.
So, 5 stars, as I consider it a highly commendable purchase.