10 Fragrances Similar to Angels’ Share

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Angels’ Share has become one of the most sought after fragrances out there and. It is also, one of my personal favorite fragrances, that I wear quite often when the temperatures begin to dip. To me, it’s great across the board. But, it can also be very expensive.

So, in this post, I want to present some alternatives which either smell close to the Kilian scent for cheaper or have a similar style for those who aren’t looking for an exact rendition. I will come back and update this list from time to time to add any further scents that can fit the bill.

Favorite Perfumes Like Angels’ Share by Kilian

The Popular Alternate

Angelic Elixir– Angelic Elixir is the Kilian-inspired fragrance from The Dua Brand. The company always produces pretty darn close alternatives of their target perfumes and this Angels’ Share one, is one of their closer matches.

It is an extrait de parfum, so, sillage and staying power aren’t a problem. As of now, it runs $60 per bottle, but they usually have promo codes to further sweeten the deal.

Is it a close sort of aroma? Pretty much. There might be a detail or two, that is slightly off, but for the better price point…it’s not a big deal. 

Another Perfume Option

Brooklyn Fragrance Lover by Alexandria– This is another inspired by take on Angels’ Share, this time by Alexandria. Now, I haven’t actually smelled this one, but wanted to include it on the list as another potential match.

The notes are all the same and the reviews of super positive about ‘Brooklyn Fragrance Lover’, so, it’s probably a pretty safe bet for a very similar smelling perfume at a more reasonable price. 

Angel Sharing a Lot of Similarities

Kismet Angel– This is another option for those who are looking for something that’s very close to what Angels’ Share smells like. I mean, just look at the bottle (and name) to tell what they were going for with Kismet Angel.

As a cheapie, this one provides a ton of value. For about $30 per bottle (as of updating), this gives you a scent that is extremely similar to the Kilian fragrance.

The performance overall seems to be a notch below and it is less sweet than our target perfume. But, really nothing much to complain about versus how much it costs. It doesn’t smell like a cheap knock off even if the price tag suggests it.

Angelic Inspiration

Heavens Speak by Oakcha– The more time since the release of the Kilian, the more ‘inspired by’ perfumes of its formula come out. Heavens Speak is the Oakcha interpretation of the boozy Angels’ Share.

I’m putting this on the list, as another choice for people to try out. I’ll come back and update if and when I test the scent out. But, it’s probably pretty close to Angels’ Share, as it appears to have many positive reviews.

Cinnamon Spice, Honey Sweet

Parfums de Marly Oajan EDP Spray, 4.2 oz.– Oajan isn’t an inspired scent, is more of a masculine fragrance, but has a very sweet and cinnamon based scent that matches up well with the boozy cinnamon sweetness of Angels’ Share.

Though, you get a blast of that spice early on to a greater degree than in the Kilian.

Tonka bean, osmanthus, and honey are a part of the sweeter aspects of this scent. That osmanthus does bring the same sort of sweet/fruity aroma as the opening act of Flowerbomb. Yet, the cinnamon and benzoin gives it more of a manly feel.

Oajan doesn’t have that booziness of the Kilian’s cognac note, which does take on an apple-like smell to my nose. The osmanthus, later honey, and big blast of cinnamon strikes close to it somewhat early on.

Tobacco, isn’t an official note here, but Oajan absolutely seems like it has some in the dry down. Maybe it’s my own personal associations of this fragrance with 1 Million Prive for Men.

Overlap and a similar style. There are plenty of women who absolutely dig wearing this perfume and so it is an acceptable trade with Angels’ Share. Oajan Review

An Inexpensive Similarity

Khamrah by Lattafa– Khamrah is a solid rendition of something that smells similar to Angels’ Share, but not quite the same. It has a sweeter aroma overall and strikes a pretty close to the Kilian scent, in the early innings of wear.

But, it stays with that sweetness, features dates as a fruity note, plenty of bergamot citrus, and some kind of boozy aroma as well.

But, the booziness doesn’t quite feel like cognac and it really doesn’t have that oak barrel finish that comes with the transition to the dry down with Angels’ Share.

However, overall this is very nice for the price point. Not an absolute match, some things are definitely different, but the experience is enjoyable.

Rum Gourmand

Dolcelisir L’Erbolario– I’m not sure if this one is even still made, but I’ve linked to the website, and I have seen bottles for sale pretty recently. Nonetheless, Dolcelisir is a perfume with a very similar style to Angels’ Share, but predates our target fragrance.

This one goes with rum and sugar cane in lieu of cognac. Cocoa and caramel instead of praline. With none of the woodiness, that you get with the Kilian.

What you do get is a blend of dried fruits, woven into a sweet gourmand fragrance with a similar use of vanilla and cinnamon to something like Angels’ Share or even the aforementioned Oajan. 

Sweet, but nothing screeching and a greater tonka bean and vanilla influence, later in the wear.

Desert Sands

Sand Desert at Sunset by Zara– So, Zara has gotten in on this style with their own perfume release, that has a lot in common with Angels’ Share. While not nearly being exact. 

Mainly, you’re not getting the cognac note, which is probably the backbone of the Angels’ Share experience. Sand Desert is still sweet and spice, sharing the cinnamon note, as its main similarity. 

This one has a touch of chocolate and a hefty dose of tonka bean. Sweet, somewhat powdery, and a brighter citrus top. If you want something that is almost the same as Angels’ Share, go with one of the earlier picks.

If you want a lighter perfume for cheap, in a related style, this is a good pickup.

Vanilla Amber & Tobacco

Ambre D’Alexandrie by Boucheron– Instead of boozy, we’re going more with an resinous amber and tobacco, led by Ambre D’Alexandrie’s narguile accord.

Within that ‘narguile’ blend, there has to be some dry fruit along with the tobacco note itself, because this has that same sort of fruity sweetness as Angels’ Share.

Yet, this Boucheron scent is the most different from Angels’ Share out of the other options on the list. This is one for those who don’t want the same aroma, but something with a similar flair. 

The dry down is more of a resinous amber, vanilla heavy, and tobacco floating around gently. But, the opening to middle act is where we get a bold use of cinnamon spice, the fruitiness, and close comparisons to our perfume.

Fired Up

Emir Fire Your Desire– This is another one from a Middle Eastern brand, which tries to mimic the aroma of Angels’ Share. That, it accomplishes quite well. Though, you may need to wait a few weeks or months for it to macerate (like many others).

But, what it lack is the performance aspect of Angels’ Share. Others on the list, tend to match up with the longevity of the Kilian formula. This one, kind of misses the mark. It’s not completely weak or anything, it’s just not going to hit that 8-9 hour mark.

Fire Your Desire isn’t super expensive, but I think that the aforementioned perfumes earlier on the list, present a better value and often better performance.

Creed Viking vs. Viking Cologne

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Viking became a fairly popular release from Creed some years back. With its success, the brand naturally launched a flanker fragrance to this formula, called, Viking Cologne. Now, consumers have two options to choose from when they want to own a Viking scent. The question is, which fragrance is better? Lasts longer? Is the better buy?

Tale of the Tape: Viking vs Viking Cologne

Creed Viking

Notes include: rose, pink pepper, bergamot, peppermint, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli

Click here to try: Viking Eau de Parfum Spray for Men by Creed

Read my original Viking Review

Viking Cologne

Notes include: mandarin, lemon, bergamot, pink pepper, lavender, geranium, rosemary, sage, nutmeg, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, olibanum

Click here to try: Viking Cologne

Opening

Viking starts off with a bit of citrus up top. But, the peppermint, pink pepper, and sandalwood notes are all stronger. The citrus is just a bright blip in the mix.

It’s a mix of cool freshness and that warm peppery spice with woods. I love the crisp aroma of the peppermint, even as this settles into a fragrance with more balance.

Viking Cologne starts off with a strong pink pepper note, that is flanked by citrus notes. I mainly get lemon, but it’s being overshadowed by spice and some smokiness.

So, it’s mainly a fresh/smoky accord of the pink pepper, sage, and some of that incense wafting up from the base. After like 5 minutes, more of the citrus seems to finally break through on my skin. It’s like a lemon/orange blend.

This will transition into something with more of the sage, rosemary, lavender, and geranium. The citrus and pink pepper fade a good deal.

Which do I prefer? It’s actually a very close call for me. Cologne has plenty going on and I dig the blend and the emergence of the citrus.

But, between them, I’ll go with the original. The peppermint note really makes it for me. Plus, there is still overlap between these two, and I like the presentation of these notes by Viking more than Cologne.

Edge: Viking

Projection

I’ve always found the original Viking to have a very nice and steady ability to project. It was never a heavy fragrance that would bog down on you, but it’s got a nice reach and doesn’t just quite.

Early, Viking Cologne is similar. However, that will only last 30-60 minutes, before it begins its quick descent into skin scent territory.

Nice start, light moderate for an hour or so longer, and skin scent for the back half. Overall, it’s a lighter fragrance, as the cologne moniker would suggest. You should just be aware of that, before committing to a full bottle purchase.

Edge: Viking

Longevity

With the original Viking, I get somewhere in the 7-9 hour neighborhood each time that I wear it. The performance is actually good, not elite, but it gives you plenty.

With Viking Cologne, it’s around 4-5 hours. To be clear, hours 3-5 are basically a skin scent. It’s a pretty faint smell by that point, but still there.

This is an easy win for the original. A ‘cologne’ version of an above average performer, probably wasn’t ever going to be great, but Viking Cologne doesn’t even seem to reach mid-tier longevity.

Edge: Viking

Versatility

Both of these fragrances are daily wear types of fragrances, that are clean, but not super formal. You can wear them casually, to work, etc. Neither is all that ‘sexy’ or a club beast.

But, outside of that they are very versatile. I like Viking better in cooler to moderate temperatures. Viking is lighter, so maybe it has a slight advantage in the heat. Even still, it’s not that much of a summertime cologne.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Overall, which of these fragrances do I like more?

In terms of the scents themselves, it’s a lot closer call than the categories might indicate.

Viking Cologne has a nice aroma. I like the smokiness, the freshness, and the citrus notes in the beginning. Also, that transition to the latter stages is also pleasing, especially wearing it outside on a mild day.

The performance of the cologne, is pretty bad. The longevity isn’t great and what power it has, doesn’t even make it far into that short run time.

Viking, I think, smells better. Beyond, just being a much better performer.

I like the balance of the notes. You get a floral middle, spiciness, freshness, and then woods in the dry down. There’s some smokiness and even a touch of sweetness, at times. All together, I am more impressed with the original versus what you get with Viking Cologne.

Cologne doesn’t live up to the lofty price tag, even if, it isn’t a bad smelling scent.

Winner: Viking

9 Fragrances Similar to Versace Eros for Men

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Versace Eros has been an absolute best seller in the fragrance world, since its release in 2012. It’s still insanely popular to this day. As such, there are plenty of people who are looking for scents, which mimic or come close to what it smells like.

Either because they don’t enjoy one aspect of the cologne or are looking for a cheaper alternative. In this post, I am going to give nine options for men, looking for something that comes close to the aroma of Eros.

Obviously, there are variants of Eros now: EDT, EDP, Parfum, and Flame. I’ll note which of them each selection is closest to as needed. As a default, I’m referring to Eros EDT.

Favorite Scents Like Versace Eros

The Dua Throwback

Greatness by The Dua Brand– I haven’t yet tried this one from Dua, but it’s on my list. Update: I bought a bottle, here’s my review) Greatness is the brand’s impression of the 2012 version of Versace Eros. I really hope that the reviews are correct and this one strikes close to the old bottles of Eros I had in that era.

To me, the older bottles had more balance in the notes, more power, and was just top notch all around. Nowadays, I enjoy Eros much less than my initial love for the scent.

As far as alternatives go, this would be my number one to try, if you want to recreate the Eros aroma and power. I’ve had other bottles from this brand, which have all been very close matches to the designer originals.

Update 2: It did get better, as the months rolled on. Much closer now to the original Eros, than when I initially bought it. So, it can take some time to macerate.

Another Impression Option

Ambery Mint by Dossier- Dossier is another brand that creates impressions or alternative options to popular designer wears. Ambery Mint is their version of Eros. The advantage versus both the Versace and Dua, it’s cheaper.

The price with Ambery Mint is currently $29 (as of this update). So, it’s a steep discount and Dossier is another brand that I’ve had great experiences with.

You get all of the same notes as Eros with this version. The aroma is usually 90% + what you’d get with the designer, but with some slight differences.

If you want the cheapest of a high quality impression of Eros, the Dossier is probably for you.

The Third Impression

Lust by Alt Fragrances– Lust is another inspired take on the Eros sort of style. It’s actually pretty close and also hits for around $30 as of now, like the Dossier above.

It has a nice balance, maybe a bit more spice than its Versace inspiration, early on in the wear. But, after that it comes pretty close to what you’d want. Again, a lot of the inspired by scents don’t have the same depth nor the one to one match in how each note is weighted.

The performance while good, is also a notch below the Versace. Though, at the price point, you could always just add a tad more when you want to wear Lust. The citrus notes are strikingly similar with this one compared to Eros EDT.

Just a Squeeze

Mint Squeeze by Oakcha– Adding a fourth inspired take to the list. Mint Squeeze is Oakcha’s rendition of the Eros EDT formula.

This is one that I have yet to try out, but I’m adding it to the list for now, in case someone wants to give it a go. Oakcha does have a good reputation and this should be an easy cologne to mimic.

It’s price is also about $30 (as of posting).

The Other Eros

Versace Eros Flame for men EDP spray, 3.4 Ounce, Red– Let’s start out the list, with Eros Flame, a flanker fragrance of the original released in 2018. Obviously, this one shares plenty of DNA with its predecessor, but takes things in a different direction.

Flame also opens up with a bright lemon citrus note, but is joined by tangerine, instead of the apple found in the original. Flame has a warmer and woodsier profile, with strong notes of rosemary.

Plus, black pepper taking over for the mint note. I have done a full comparison, between these two colognes, but I do prefer Eros over Flame still.

This one never fully clicked for me. I bought it as soon as it came out, liked parts of Flame, but overall thought it was just fine. Others seem to have this as their favorite Eros release. So, I’ll add it to this list. My Eros Flame Review

The Closest Designer Scent

English Laundry Oxford Bleu Eau de Parfum, 3.4 fl. oz.– Probably the closest thing to a of Eros match, on the market. Similar ingredients yield a similar smell, but still not exact. Oxford Bleu opens up with the same lemon, mint, and apple.

However, the lemon isn’t nearly as strong as in Eros. Beyond that, the tonka bean is ramped up here, and mint is calmed down.

It’s like a quieter cousin of Eros, rather than, a twin brother. Nonetheless, this is a really nice cologne, but don’t expect the same level of performance.

1981 Similarities

Guess 1981 Los Angeles, 3.4 Oz– Guess 1981 has a lot of similarities with its style in comparison to Eros EDT and EDP. It sort of leans more towards the latter.

It starts off with bergamot and plum, a bit sweet and tart. Then, an aromatic blend of ginger and pepper. So, the tartness is in the form of plum instead of lemon, and the bergamot citrus has more of a slightly sour aroma.

It’s fresh and cold at first with a pretty big dose of mint outshining the spices and geranium note. As it dries down, it will feel herbal and warm with an amber base. This is when it really starts to have its Eros-like qualities. Not exact, but still a nice alternative.

It retains its fresh spices, gains woodiness (vetiver and sandalwood), loses much of the fruity sweetness, then comes with an attractive powdery finish.

Creamy Citrus and Floral

Mandarina Duck Black Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– This is the original Mandarina Duck Black, I have the Extreme version, which I think is the better fragrance. However, it’s been discontinued and becoming harder to come by.

The good news, is that, both Duck Black’s are very similar to one another and do give you a related experience to Eros. Duck Black has a citrus opening act with a warmer profile than does the Versace. Pepper is in place of the mint and the other fresh spices.

Here, you get tangerine and grapefruit. The similarities come with the vanilla and tonka bean notes, which gives you a sweet and creamy balance of notes. Yet, this one can be used in the warmer months of the year.

You will get more floral notes with this cologne. Tiare and orange flower.


A Great Alternative

MONTBLANC Legend Night Eau De Parfum, 3.3 Fl Oz– Legend Night is still an underappreciated men’s fragrance, but does share many similarities with the subject of this post.

Legend Night is most like Eros, at the beginning, when it features the vanilla, mint, and candied apple trio.

Update: This seems to be limited as to which stores carry it now, but isn’t officially discontinued, I don’t think (as of this update). You can still get cheaper bottles online.

Don’t expect the same level of citrus, though, but there is still a nice bergamot top note. As it dries down, it becomes a warm and ‘green’ fragrance, with added sage and cardamom.

This is the least similar of the three options, but does occupy the same branch of the fragrance world, as Eros. They have overlapping ingredients and styles, but end up as fairly distinct scents. I do love this stuff and have a full bottle. Legend Night Review

There’s my list of potential Eros alternatives for men, for now. I will come back and update this list, as needed, if any other cheaper options show up on the market. For now, these are your best bets for an Eros-like experience, but if you want the real thing…just get the original.

Ariana Grande Cloud vs R.E.M. Comparison

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Ariana Grande has been coming out with plenty of very popular fragrances under her label. Cloud is the one that has gotten the most attention in the past few years and so will always get compared with others from the line. R.E.M. is one such perfume.

Mainly, because of the blend of sweet notes and lavender, which gives it a similar starting point to Cloud. But, which one is actually better? Lasts longer?

Tale of the Tape: Cloud vs R.E.M.

Cloud

Notes include: pear, lavender, bergamot, praline, whipped cream, vanilla orchid, coconut, musk, wood

Click here to try: Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum Spray, clear, 3.4 oz

Read my review: Cloud

R.E.M.

Notes include: lavender, fig, caramel, quince, musk, tonka bean, sandalwood, zefir

Click here to try: R.E.M Ariana Grande edp 100ml

Read my full review: REM by Ariana

Opening

Cloud kicks off with its brightness and sweetness on full display. The lead off is highlighted by the pear note with bergamot and the lavender peaking through early. The lavender never feels all that heavy to me.

I get a bit of the citrus, which adds a bit more sparkle to that pear juiciness. The lavender here, has a certain roughness which takes some of the softer and fluffier qualities of this fragrance away…not entirely, though.

R.E.M. also starts off with a sweetness. But, the lavender note is much more prominent from the start and the fragrance feels more substantial. Caramel, quince, and zefir give it the light gourmand touch, without being overwhelmingly sugary, and it’s actually a bit salty. Caramel is the lead.

Also, the musk from the base comes up early on and you pick up that.

Which is better? I think I prefer the start of Cloud over R.E.M. It’s not a huge difference, but the fruity notes up top really sell it for me.

Edge: Cloud

Projection

Cloud does hit a moderate range with its sillage, but for most of the wear, it is light and airy (yes, cloud-like) with how it projects. Honestly, not bad, and doesn’t feel like a complete skin scent. Just something that is lighter and not a monster.

R.E.M. is more substantial. It has a thicker aroma, better projection, and the sillage is just greater than it is with Cloud. Still, it isn’t a super heavy fragrance or one that will take over a room, with normal sprays.

In the range of moderate, probably upper end of the spectrum. Solid, but not beastly.

Edge: REM

Longevity

All the times that I have tested Cloud out, I get about six hours of wear from it. Not really any more than that and five at worst. So, 5-6 hours is about what it’s capable of and what it will probably provide.

Is R.E.M. longer lasting? For me, yes. Though, neither of these are super long lasting, just decent.

It’ll hit the 7-7.5 hour range, at its max. It doesn’t blow Cloud out in this category, but does seem to have a distinct edge.

Edge: REM

Versatility

Seasonally, Cloud is best in the autumn and winter months, but it can easily venture into the springtime. More of a casual daytime wear. Not very formal, but clean and pretty. It’s actually not a total teenager sort of fragrance. Yes, the sweetness is there, but it does have some depth of character.

R.E.M. is also an autumn through springtime wear. It can go either day or night, as well. But, I think that Cloud lightness is better in the warmer temperatures of spring. R.E.M. is a thicker sort of scent, which plays better in the cold.

R.E.M.’s use of lavender can have more of a masculine vibe. To me, it still comes off as a feminine scent, but that may be something to consider for a portion of those deciding between these two.

Cloud is a tad more versatile and takes this category.

Edge: Cloud

Overall Scent

I like Cloud well enough. Though, I’ve never been too crazy about it versus what many others seem to think of it. There are definite aspects of it that I enjoy. I don’t think it’s the nicest Ariana Grande fragrance.

The opening is nice and catching whiffs of the fluffy and sweet dry down does hold some appeal.

The performance is just okay, but the overall scent is above average to me. I just don’t like it as much as R.E.M.

Cloud is certainly the more popular perfume out of the two, I don’t think it is the better fragrance, however.

Cloud Intense and Cloud Pink are slightly better to me, than the original. Although, neither is drastically different enough to supplant my pick of R.E.M. in a head to head comparison.

R.E.M. is a lavender based perfume, more so than Cloud, so keep that in mind. I like it as it dries down, you still get the salty/sweet caramel, lavender, and a musky base. Sweet with coldness to the gourmand aroma, sort of an iced coffee effect (not necessarily the smell itself).

The performance is better and I think as a whole, R.E.M. takes this match up. It’s not way ahead of Cloud, but it is more mature and has a greater depth to it.

But, if you want a lighter and fluffier sweetness, Cloud might be the better one for you.

Winner: REM

8 Best Narciso Rodriguez Perfumes for Her

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Narciso Rodriguez has been an immensely successful Cuban-American designer, who has had a very big breakout in terms of popularity over the past 5-10 years especially. His design house features lots of fragrances for both men and women that have a more classic feel than many other scents on the market.

The brand is well known for its use of musk, as a note, in seemingly all of its releases. For this post, I want to present eight of his top options for ladies. Giving you enough options, to find the best one for you.

Favorite Narciso Rodriguez Perfumes

narciso edp review

Best Selling Narciso Scent

Narciso Rodriguez Women’s Eau de Parfum Spray, 3 Fluid Ounce– A musky floral that is clean, warm, and fresh. Honey, orange blossom, and vanilla join the musk note to create an aroma that is smooth but not overpowering.

It actually does have a very similar aroma to Lovely by SJP, with that same type of musk laden floral. I think this one is the better of the two, as I like the blend here more so.

Narciso Rodriquez for Women starts off with a fairly sweet blend of osmanthus and the orange flower, with that honeyed sort of finish.

Then, you get a smooth drier finish, of a musky floral fragrance. This one has become insanely popular, over the years, and you can detect its presence a lot when you go out on the town.

Between this and the EDT, is pretty similar. I do notice that this has more patchouli than the EDT version.  Some other differences, but this is slightly better to my nose.

There is also a newer release, Narciso Rodriguez for Her Forever. That version seems spicier than either the EDT or EDP version. Plus, a bit of a different floral aroma. Creamier, at times, with more of a musky punch. Better than EDT; though, I’m not sure if it surpasses EDP. It’s a close call.

Low Key Clean

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Pure Musc for Woman Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.3 Fluid Ounce– I’m going to put Pure Musc on the list, as I haven’t seen the Absolu version of this anywhere (the notes listed sound better though, with ylang-ylang on top).

This one is a very simple and straightforward fragrance. It’s a super clean and fantastic musk note, that’s not too heavy, paired with the impression of floral notes and some woody undertones from the cashmere.

Pure Musc has a nice subtle energy to it. Cozy and upbeat, with a touch of a powdery finish. Low key perfume, but attractive for what it is.

Soft, Greenish Floral

Narciso Rodriguez L’eau for Her Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce– A softer floral perfume with notes of peony, rose, lily of the valley, and jasmine. The musk isn’t as dominant as it is in the selection above, and is better suited, for those who enjoy subtlety in a fragrance.

L’eau has a watery green aroma, like a stem and floral mix, with rose and peony coming through at times during the wear. This is a great and fresh wear for spring and the early summer months.

L’Eau for Her is clean and understated addition to the lineup. Yes, the musk is toned down in this one, but you’re going to have to be a fan of lily of the valley to truly appreciate it. Peony and rose, both have their moments to shine, but mainly stay on as secondary players.

Best Winter Perfume

Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum- Rouge, of course, has that signature Narciso Rodriguez musk note. However, it is the powdery and gorgeous iris note, which steals the show early on.

You’ll notice that this one, has a similar profile to Essence, that’s listed below. The main difference is this one, is slightly heavier, and more geared towards a colder climate. Vanilla and tonka bean, give it a lighter sweetness, but it really distinguishes itself with the woody base.

Musk, iris, and rose sitting on top of a blend of cedar and sandalwood notes. It’s that usual musky floral, with a powdery, and fresh woodsy finish to it. Nice performance and a great smelling scent.

Top New Release

Musc Noir Rose– Musc Noir Rose is a newer entry from Narciso for 2022. But, to me, it’s already among the best that the designer has put out.

Might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but you get a sweeter, fruitier, musky clean, and creamy/powdery blend. Yes, vanilla creaminess and suede smoothness.

It opens up with bergamot citrus and some light pink peppercorn. The vanilla will be present from early on and this is when the perfume will be at its sweetest (not overwhelmingly so). The tuberose note is great and pairs well with that signature musk, in the second act.

Not to worry, it’s not a super thick or heavy perfume, and actually should shine fairly well in the spring or even summer months. The latter stages are more of a smooth soapy sort of rose aroma and less of that initial sweetness.

Earthy Amber Scent

Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc For Her Eau De Parfum For Women 100 ML– Amber Musc lets this designer, take things in another direction from the rest of the list. Musk and patchouli sitting in a sea of amber resin. This is an oriental take on that musk note and it’s a great one.

Amber Musc is warm with a blend of earthiness, a bit of sweetness, and an Oriental composition. It does feature a oud note, which actually blends quite well here, and doesn’t come across as overpowering. It has vanilla, orange flower, and a honey aroma like Narciso EDP does.

Nonetheless, Amber Musc stands out among the line of fragrances, we have on offer. It’s not as musky, as the name would lead you to think, but it does go heavy on the amber (which I love). So, liking that amber, is going to be a precondition for really enjoying this perfume.

Best Summer Fragrance

Essence Narciso Rodriguez By Narciso Rodriguez For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 Oz– Essence is a great option for wear during the warmer months of the year. It is highlighted by musk and iris notes which give it a very feminine and energetic air about it.

So, yes, it is going to have that powdery floral aroma but it works oh so well here. Also, you get a light rose within the mix, for even more floral goodness. It is like a more simplified version of Rouge. You get a higher dose of the iris and rose blend, as well as, more musk.

This actually helps Essence to stay light and have a greater ability to work in the spring or summertime. It’s actually quite refreshing, not super powdery but more of a mix between that, and a creamy cleanser.

Pink Rose with Some Spice

Fleur Musc– A bouquet of pink flowers to match the pink bottle and even the pink peppercorn note, that it contains. Fresh, musky, with a hint of spice from that pepper. Fleur Musc features a heart of peony and pink rose. The rose is the stronger of the two.

It is somewhat similar to L’eau listed earlier on the list. Nonetheless, it still manages to stand out on its own and deliver a well-balanced wear, with a powdery/musky finish. The pepper spice, fades out pretty early, and the peony also takes on less of a role.

Initially, it is quite balanced with the pink rose. Not super powerful, but features a good sillage, and it doesn’t quit after just a few hours of wear.