Cassius by Maison Alhambra

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The first time I tried it, the opening was unpleasant due to its intense spiciness.

But as we know, the first sprays are often weird because of the alcohol. After a few hours, the scent changed completely. I suppose it will stabilize as it macerates, but I noticed the difference in just two hours. Now, the description: it smells strong and intense, very spicy (at first, it smells like pepper and nutmeg to me). After that initial shock, which is impactful (it reminds me of ginger, that mix of sour apple, nutmeg, and earthy patchouli), the scent softens but remains present. The keyword is ‘energizing’; it makes me want to do things, it has drive and puts me in a good mood. As it dries down, it becomes more unisex (I’m a woman, but at first it seems masculine to me, reminiscent of the opening of Cacharel Pour Homme due to the spiciness). In the end, it becomes delicate, beautiful on both men and women. I wear it during the day without issues: fresh yet earthy, appropriate for winter, spring, and fall. Maybe it’s too much for summer, but I would still wear it. Also for daytime, though it really shines with that dark nighttime vibe. It depends on the outfit; I think it suits you better if you tend to dress elegantly. It’s a scent that dresses you, so it encourages you to pull off a suitable style. My rating: 9.5/10; I just wish the vanilla smelled stronger as it dried down. It’s noticeable, but very subtle. Although I think it will strengthen as it macerates.

• Nutmeg
• Patchouli
• Vanilla
• Longevity