Alkemi Laboratorio Olfattivo for women

A try to achieve gold in the lab and it's certainly golden. On me the first quarter is a bit harsh. The note is really nice, but heavy on the ylang-ylang so if you don't like that look in another direction. But most of all it is an amber sent. I'll use up the sample but won't get a bottle. Good price for a niche and oud free ;)

I voted above that I just 'like' this fragrance, but I'm not sure I actually do not love it. It's unusual and kind of weird and old stylish, but in a very medieval way. Perhaps it's the name, but this fragrance transports me back in time, as if I stepped into an alchemist's secret lab.

The main notes I get are amber and patchouli, but it's so rich and deep I can't tell the other notes apart. I think the ylang-yland and the sandalwood are the most prominent after these and I can definitely sense no vanilla at all. The whole composition strongly reminds me of 'Cruel Intentions' By Kilian. Unfortunately, though the opening is very heady and loud, after an hour or more it stays close to skin and though it last well (6-7 hours) it doesn't compare to CI's lasting power and sillage. Still, it's a warm, sensual, heady oriental, best suited for colder months or sexy nights out.

This is a strange and unique fragrance that should definitely be tested before buying, but I do believe that lovers of By Kilian brand will find it to their liking. Personally, I'll have to test again and see if it's worth a full bottle.