Invite Only Amber | 23

10 reseñas

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• Taurien

  August 28, 2021

  

  I ordered a sample set from this house, and honestly, only one or two impressed me. Combined with a customer service experience that leaves much to be desired—shipping to Europe took over two weeks, no returns or exchanges without opening the package, slow and often automated responses—I’m not a fan. In niche perfumery, especially with hard-to-find scents like this, I expect brands to prioritize customer care; small houses can afford to have fewer clients but serve them better. We pay for that luxury, right? To be blunt: how does it smell? I really dislike it. Like Musk 12, it feels refined and elegant at first, but it veers into unbearable territory. The first spray hits the face like a slap, with childish, rosy notes giving way to a cloying combo of tobacco, bitter cherry, and a pseudo-amber syrup that just doesn’t work for me. Over time, it mellows slightly, but leaves a weird, undefined residue—like cooking herbs and woods with something strange added. The oud is listed, but I don’t detect it. To be fair, I hate cherry scents; I only like real cherry in food because artificial versions often sound piercing or scream “synthetic.” Definitely don’t buy blind unless you’re a cherry lover who enjoys face-slapping opening notes.

• Taurien

  September 4, 2021

  

  Imagine a liqueur with a candied cherry floating in it, then stepping into a tobacco barn. Hanging leaves emit a sweet aroma with hints of honey, coconut, and vanilla. This impression lingers through the dry down, joined by cinnamon and amber. If I let my imagination run wild, I faintly detect a distant rose. Cinnamon and amber linger on the skin for hours, surrounded by a surprising coconut note not listed on the bottle. It’s sweet yet dark and mature, and I find it perfectly unisex. Compared to others, it shares notes but doesn’t feel too similar to what I know. It’s definitely not La Belle Le Parfum, which is such a dense syrup I couldn’t stand it. Angel’s Share is more liqueur-like, perhaps sweeter, but lacks the tobacco. I love Kilian’s version—it drives me crazy. In Oajan, the cinnamon stands out more; in Herod, Tobacco Vanille, and Rich Warm Addictive, the vanilla dominates. The latter is nice but feels simpler. In Lost Cherry, the cherry note persists throughout the evolution, not just at the start, and I perceive it as more floral, which is barely distinguishable here. The trail is moderate, lasting 8–9 hours on my skin. As for layering with Utopia, as Mona Kattan recommended, I’m convinced it’s just a marketing gimmick; I prefer wearing them separately. The million-dollar question: is Invite Only worth it? In terms of trail and longevity, it outperforms other Kayalis I’ve tried (Vanille and Utopia), but given the price, I recommend testing a decant or 10ml bottle before committing to the full size. Personally, I loved it enough to get us through a happy winter, but it didn’t steal my heart, so it won’t be a long-term relationship. Scent: 7/10, Longevity: 8.5/10, Sillage: 7.5/10, Value: 6.5/10, Versatility: 6/10, Packaging: 8/10. Would I buy again? No.

• Nedia

  December 22, 2021

  

  It smells like incense; I can’t describe it better, it’s quite an oriental scent, like walking into a Hindu shop. The cinnamon and tobacco hit hard at the dry down, extremely strong, making you sneeze every time you smell it. It feels more like a man’s scent than a woman’s, unless you’re a lady in her 70s, in which case it might actually work well.

• Oreo13

  December 16, 2022

  

  I like the scent; it smells like alcohol in an elegant evening, transporting me to an old salon where cigars and cognac are smoked. It’s unisex, neither very feminine nor very masculine. I prefer perfumes that lean more feminine, so this is a pass for me; I’m not sure when to wear it. In this amber profile, I much prefer Rosendo Mateu No. 5, which has beastly projection and is more feminine, or even Love Don’t Be Shy by Kilian, which is different but also amber and I like its sillage more.

• Oreo13

  December 23, 2022

  

  It smells like incense; I can’t describe it better. It’s quite an oriental scent, like walking into a Hindu shop. The cinnamon and tobacco hit hard at first, like a slap in the face—extremely strong, making you sneeze every time you smell it. It feels more suited for men than women, unless you’re a lady in her seventies, in which case it might actually work well.

• jessica_chinos

  April 24, 2023

  

  It’s a super sexy and mysterious perfume: every time I wear it, it smells different—sometimes like cherry brandy, other times smoky and spicy. The evolution is slow but progressive. It’s unisex, though I think it looks better on a woman. You have to dose it well; I use it rarely, only at night to turn heads. If you overuse it, it can become tiresome. The longevity and sillage are the best in the Kayali line. P.S.: I read someone was disappointed with Lovefest Burning Cherry because they were looking for a ‘metaphysical shop’ scent. If you’re reading this, you picked the wrong one—this is the real deal!

• Emmv

  May 7, 2025

  

  But honestly, it smells way too strong.

• Emmv

  May 24, 2025

  

  This is a super sexy and mysterious perfume: every time I wear it, it smells different—sometimes like a cherry liqueur, other times smoky and spiced. Its evolution is slow but progressive. It’s unisex, though I think it suits women better. You have to dose it carefully; I use it sparingly, only at night to turn heads. If worn too often, it can become overwhelming. Longevity and sillage are the best among Kayali scents. P.S.: I read someone was disappointed with Lovefest Burning Cherry because they were expecting a spiritual shop vibe. If you’re that person, you picked the wrong one—this is the real deal!

• polishcreative

  September 10, 2025

  

  Reminds me of church masses.

• polishcreative

  September 21, 2025

  

  It reminds me of church masses, but honestly, it smells way too strong.