Modest Deux by Afnan

Definitely disappointing! I bought it blind expecting something like Nebras, but with more red fruits. It’s a total letdown: it’s not sweet, it’s elegant, but as it dries down, the patchouli appears and dominates everything, making the fruit and chocolate unnoticeable. It smells like a catalog fragrance. I don’t recommend it.

Very similar to La Nuit Trésor but sweeter and with a more balanced patchouli. I like this one better and the price is great.

I’m not an expert, but I enjoy fragrances that inspire my outfits. This would be ideal for the office with a casual-formal look. It lasts over eight hours: two hours with moderate sillage, then it becomes intimate. I don’t feel it projects as much as others say; the patchouli is present without being overwhelming. I detect a lot of cherry and vanilla. My boyfriend says it smells like a mix of scents from the perfume department at a department store. It has an excellent price, though it doesn’t project much, it’s perfect for personal enjoyment.

What a huge surprise! It cost me about $25 and has incredible longevity, sillage, and projection. I bought it blind based on the notes and absolutely love it. I don’t smell much chocolate, but I definitely get the cherries, and although it’s not listed, I detect a tiled note—nothing sticky. In Chile’s autumn, it’s very versatile; I’d dare to wear it in any weather because the raspberry adds acidity that balances the sweetness of the strawberry and chocolate. The musk in the base provides a fresh, clean finish. I would definitely buy it again. 10 out of 10.

What a huge surprise! It’s purely feminine and sophisticated, with the Givenchy DNA of Amarige or L’Interdit. Although people say the top notes fade, I smell dark chocolate combined with a very well-balanced patchouli. The gardenia in the base smells more like neroli, without that dirty tone, perhaps due to the musk which isn’t noticeable. There’s a perfect balance between patchouli, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. I was afraid of the cherry note (I can’t stand Guerlain’s Petite Roble Noire Black), but here it’s very soft, almost imperceptible. I love that spicy touch; it reminds me of Sofía Vergara’s LOVE but with better projection and longevity. On my skin, it doesn’t smell sweet; it stays away from gourmand. Most perfumes change on my skin, but this was a blind buy I had to make. The packaging is beautiful, elegant, and special for gifting. I opened the box in front of my husband, and the scent and presentation made him believe it cost more than $85. We are huge fans of Arabic perfumes. Highly recommended!

First impression: smells rich, strong, great longevity and sillage. I’d save this for cold-weather nights. It’s oiled, spicy, and patchouli-heavy. I’ll give it another try in autumn; for now, even though it smells good, I can’t handle it.

I’m surprised by the longevity of this cheap perfume: I stay scented for 24 hours. It opens velvety and floral, then explodes into fruity caramel with a spicy kick, all wrapped in patchouli. It’s a quality fruity-patchouli that doesn’t bother despite its strength. Reminds me of Nuit Trésor, but I prefer this for the balance; it’s a complete sweet-fruity gem for the price.

I bought this blind after watching videos and reading reviews, expecting cherries with chocolate. Nothing like that. For me, it’s an extremely sharp patchouli bomb with spices. It’s very sweet, but I can’t fully pick out the vanilla or other notes—maybe at the start, but they don’t last more than a minute alongside the red fruits, which are very timid. It could be the red-fruit sister of Thierry Mugler’s Angel. I was hoping for something like Rihanna’s Perfume Rebelle but with more power, longevity, and sophistication, smelling of cherry, but it’s just pure patchouli and spices. It’s elegant but has nothing to do with the reviews; it’s pretty but a nose-attacking patchouli that hits you hard. It’s a mix between Mugler’s Angel and Kenzo’s Elephant with a harsh dry-down.