ÔIKB by Santi Burgas

Projection and longevity are insane—easily over 12 hours and noticeable from two meters away. It’s elegant yet perfect for everyday wear. It has an animalic touch that gives it character and smells absolutely amazing. One of my favorites.

One of my favorites that opened me up to ‘niche’ fragrance. I was hooked when a sales associate at Regia Perfumeries sprayed it on me. It’s deceptive: at first, it seems fresh, green, and woody, but after five minutes, it turns lactonic, sweet, earthy, dirty, and dark. This phase is mind-blowing. In the end, it settles into a vanilla, luminous, and rich finish. The talc-like iris sensation lasts about two hours. It’s a compliment magnet with brutal projection and sillage. A few sprays can be overwhelming due to fatigue, so I alternate it. My partner loves it and calls it ‘wombat pee’ because of the civet note. It’s one of the iris fragrances I enjoy most, and I’d take it to a deserted island.

I’ll admit I’m an iris fan, so this is definitely a perfume. Maybe I just didn’t have that same animalic spark mixed with the iris before. I own Dior, Givenchy, Prada, etc., but this one gives me an extra kick. Lasts about eight hours on my skin. Once it dries down, it settles into a cleaner tone without losing the little something that makes it stand out in my collection. I grabbed it on sale and went for it. Very happy with it 😉

I usually don’t like iris perfumes, but this makes me rethink it. It’s elegant, delicious, floral with a clean leather note. It’s not quite my total favorite to buy the full bottle, but enough to wear in the office once in a while.

I smelled it by chance and was surprised from the very first moment. I couldn’t distinguish the notes in the dry-down, but it’s clear it’s a very well-blended and rounded composition with evident quality. A few days later, I tried it on my skin again, and the magic appeared. The opening is addictive: lavender with iris and the sweetness of tonka. It’s not a clean iris or a makeup scent; it’s a middle ground mixed with the elements mentioned. After a few hours, the lavender fades, and the leather enters with a slightly animalic touch—not very pronounced but there—maintaining the sweetness and creaminess of the iris mixed with leather and a hint of spice. It’s like the spark of lavender disappears to let the leather dance with the other notes, which were noticeable from the start but weren’t the protagonists. It lasts over 8 hours with great projection; although I don’t feel it’s potent, the feedback is that it’s noticeable from at least 1.5 meters for at least 3 hours. Definitely one of my favorites, great quality, evolution, and fair price.

Amazing scent. I struggle to break down the notes because they’re so well integrated that nothing clashes. The iris is predominant, and I feel the entire development, but it’s different from anything I’ve tried. I detect tonka bean, the animalic touch, and an amber nuance. My sensation is like unresolved sexual tension. You can feel the sexual spark without it exploding, and it feels like a well-balanced, calming fragrance that transports me to that familiar scene. And I want it to stay that way. That’s the magic of perfume; without overthinking, there’s so much content here. Nocturnal, mature, for formal occasions, and avoid in extreme heat. It’s not beast mode; it performs well without standing out too much. Buy it, don’t hesitate. But you must try it. It’s great.

Bought it blindly on a commission from a friend in Spain and it didn’t disappoint. It outshines Dior Homme Intense and Parfum a thousand times over. It’s a work of art, a wild, animalic opening that doesn’t suffocate but shouts, ‘Old man, here I am.’ A subtle leather and a charming iris, nothing made up. This iris is the lord of the night if it were music. Use it responsibly: two sprays are enough for a brutal projection; people say it’s noticeable from two meters away. Clothes soak it up, you wash them, and it still smells like OIKB. Smart purchase.

Everyone has their tastes, and that’s normal. Sometimes we deny the truth because we think we’re being impartial, but this fragrance is beautiful. An iris that makes me dream. They’ve really gone all out here. OIKB is an ode to iris: persistent, rich, creamy, and buttery, almost cuttable. It brings me well-being; I feel good with myself, happy and shining in the light. Santi Burgas’s hand is powerful, never light. The softness of the iris warms up and lingers on the skin with lavender and spices, though the latter seem short-lived. A slight animalic touch rounds out the blend, mitigating the exuberance of the blue flower. It remains a poetic iris, one that calms and transports you to a world of light and magic, without that typical melancholy. If you love this note, it’s a must. Great work and superior performance. Applause.

For me, the best perfume by Santi Burgas, and that’s saying a lot. Iris, leather, and lavender with very integrated animalic tones. It feels elegant, original, different, and versatile. It’s spectacular. It feels high quality, niche perfumery with a clear vision. The performance is superb. If you like these notes, you’ll be fascinated. It’s one of those perfumes I like more and more every day, climbing up my personal top list.

First impression? I’m not sure if I see myself wearing it yet. For now, it’s a ‘no’ lol. It doesn’t seem like an easy perfume, but the performance with just two sprays is amazing. The iris, especially at first, smells vegetal, almost like carrot. As it dries down, a smoky ambered tonka takes center stage with a weird undertone, maybe animalic. It has brilliance and presence, but with its character, it’s not for everyone. I recommend giving it a try at least.

DIFFERENT AND ATTRACTIVE. A magnificent creation by Santi Burgas based on my favorite note, iris. It moved to my shelf after I tried it. The iris is prominent, but watch out: it’s not the Dior lipstick iris nor the soapy Prada one. Here it’s a mild blend of both, with more body, led by a style reminiscent of Masque Milano’s L’attesa: a buttery, unctuous, dense, and captivating iris that embraces all the notes. When it marries with our pituitaria, a velvety leather appears, slightly animalic and delicious, without making a fuss, accompanied by nutmeg, lavender, and tonka. I don’t notice many changes, but it doesn’t need them, as it’s enjoyable from start to finish. Performance is top-notch: medium/high projection and 8 to 9 hours of longevity. I see it as unisex, perfect for cool/cold climates and special occasions. Iris lovers, I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Bravo Santi, again. 5 stars.