Esencia Black de Victorio & Lucchino by Victorio & Lucchino

Citrusy and fresh with lemon peel and Granny Smith apple, highlighting the lavender, though I’d like the spicy notes to be more intense. The base gains character with patchouli and vetiver. Performance is average for an EDT, but it smells good and has elegance and maturity, perhaps lacking a bit of sensuality. I see it as ideal for men aged 30+; it’s a generic scent without beastly projection, but a safe bet for a gift.

Acidic apple, lavender, and a mossy finish, although in reality it smells more like apple with a floral nuance. Frankly, the projection and longevity are terrible: it doesn’t last two hours on the skin. It’s a shame because the scent is very pleasant and for the price it’s worth it, but don’t expect good performance. I’ll happily use it for going to the supermarket or short walks, especially in the late afternoon; it’s not super fresh but it doesn’t feel too heavy for early summer, though I might put it away when temperatures rise further.

This one is notably better than its sweaty, uncomfortable companion. It opens with a fruity scent, style of green apple, quite pleasant and lasts about five minutes. This opening is in the style of YSL Y Parfum, to put a similarity. It dries down to a spice combo of poor quality that smells very, very chemical, yet soft and discreet. It lasts me about 2-3 hours, with a very low trail after the first 15 minutes, where it does seem like it will last longer. For this, it’s better to go for brands like Caravan, Refan, etc., much cheaper, better quality, and better performance.

This smells great; honestly, one of my best blind buys. It smells super fruity, the tart green apple that turns sweet over time, giving way to patchouli; the finish has a seductive vibe reminiscent of La Nuit de YSL. I consider it very good value for money; this is going to be trendy and it will be a shame if YouTubers ruin it. Longevity of seven hours and projection of three and a half hours. Suitable for any season. A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE!

You know what, @Lebromca, I’ve been there: I went to try it and the tester was already dry, but the scent coming from the atomiser was brilliant, nothing like what I know of these designers. It intrigued me and I’m sure it will stay in my collection. We’ll keep you posted.