This smells like a deeper version of Pulp. As if the perfumer wanted a calmer, woodier version than the blast of fruit that is Pulp. So basically this smells more interesting and complex, more...
What a beautiful citrus. Sweet, tangy, realistic orange with hints of white flowers for seriousness and wearability. My only criticism is that it fades into soap on my skin, but on fabric it...
For those reading my reviews, you know my #1 favorite cologne is Diesel, Only the Brave.. I am also a fan of that Diesel's "big brother", Fuel for Life...
Fuel comes out of the bottle with...
Ok - I am a "sucker" for new designer fragrances... Living Stromboli was one of these purchases.. I am pleasantly surprised with the scent - I just wish it lasted longer.
Out of the bottle,...
Nutmeg, rum, sandalwood, musk, rosewood. By Kilian's Straight to Heaven gives a rum and kinda dry fruit impression before the woodsy drydown kicks into full gear.
Serge Lutens Arabie handles the dried fruit requirement for sure, but I'm not sure about the rum aspect. It certainly doesn't have the same sort of liquor feeling that one gets from By Kilian, or Bois 1920. If you can handle a substitution of cognac for rum, I highly recommend Frank No. 2 as an excellent inexpensive alternative. It's really intoxicating.
How different is Amouage Jubilation XXV compared to By Kilian Straight to Heaven?
Very different scents. The only note in common is the cedar in the drydown, which gives both a dry edge - other than that I wouldn't say they're very similar.
I'll third Frapin and go so far as to recommend both Frapin room sprays: Cellar and Attic. They are boozy, dried fruity and quite wearable.
I got this today and the ingredients look like it is the same for a cologne as for this room spray. Ever worn this as a cologne? It does smell like socal said
Rum heavy - Alien Liquer de Parfum (rum & amber woody) - too feminine IMO &
Nejma's Puro &
Frapin 1697 - can't think of any other better rum heavy parfums IMO
These are close - Arabie Serge Lutens & Straight To Heaven - By Kilian come to mind, has already been mentioned above as well. +1 Idole de Lubin as well
This would be my choice hands down. Very economical and can be had discounted at mall stores.
In my experience, it's not a heavily worn fragrance by the masses...so I love the stuff.
How different is Amouage Jubilation XXV compared to By Kilian Straight to Heaven?
Like night and day. Jubilation XXV is a very incensey oud fragrance while I get rum and woods from Straight to Heaven. I personally find that 1270 is definitely worth a sample if you don't mind carrying around a decant of it for re-application.
Also, though it has more of a cognac-cigar vibe (then again, both cognac and cigars with dried, slightly alcohol-soaked fruits in their notes), Escada pour Homme might also be worth testing along these lines.