Modest Deux by Afnan

Definitely disappointing! I bought it blind expecting something like Nebras but with more red fruits. It’s a total letdown: it’s not sweet, it’s elegant, but as it dries down the patchouli appears and dominates everything, making the fruit and chocolate unnoticeable. It smells like a catalogue perfume. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Very similar to La Nuit Trésor but sweeter and with a more balanced patchouli. I prefer this one and the price is excellent.

I’m not an expert, but I enjoy fragrances to inspire my wardrobe. This would be ideal for the office with a casual-formal look. It lasts over eight hours: two hours with moderate sillage, then it becomes intimate. I don’t feel it projects as much as others say; the patchouli is present without being overwhelming. I detect plenty of cherry and vanilla. My boyfriend says it smells like a blend of scents from the perfume department at a department store. It has excellent value, although it doesn’t project, it’s for personal enjoyment.

What a tremendous surprise! It cost me about $25 and has brutal longevity, sillage, and projection. It was a blind buy guided by the notes and I’ve loved it. I don’t detect much chocolate, but I do sense the cherries, and although I won’t declare it, I detect tiled notes, nothing sticky. In autumn in Chile, it’s very versatile; I’d dare to use it in any weather because the raspberry adds acidity that balances the sweetness of the strawberry and chocolate. The musk in the base adds freshness and cleanliness. I would definitely buy it again. 10 out of 10.

Tremendous surprise! It is purely feminine and sophisticated, with the DNA of Givenchy like Amarige or L’Interdit. Although they say the top notes disappear, I smell the dark chocolate combined with a very well-balanced patchouli. The gardenia in the base smells more like neroli, without that dirty tone, perhaps due to the musk which isn’t noticeable. Between patchouli, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, there is a perfect balance. I was afraid of the cherry (I can’t stand Petite Roble Noire Black by Guerlain), but here it is very soft, almost imperceptible. I love that spicy touch; it reminds me of LOVE by Sofía Vergara but with better projection and longevity. On my skin it doesn’t smell sweet, it moves away from gourmand. Most perfumes change on my skin, but this is a blind buy I had to make. The packaging is beautiful, elegant, and special for gifting. I opened the box in front of my husband and the scent and presentation made him believe it cost more than $85. We are fans of Arabic perfumes. Highly recommended!

First impression: smells rich, strong, and has good longevity, ideal for winter nights. It’s spicy, aromatic, and patchouli-heavy. I’ll try it again in autumn because, for now, although it smells good, I can’t stand it.

I’m surprised by the longevity of this cheap perfume: it keeps me smelling good for 24 hours. It opens velvety and floral, then explodes into fruity caramel with a spicy kick, all wrapped in patchouli. It’s a quality fruit-patchouli blend that doesn’t bother despite its strength. Reminds me of Nuit Trésor, but I prefer this for the balance; it’s a complete sweet-fruity gem for little money.

When I bought it blind, after watching videos and reviews, I thought it would be cherries with chocolate. Nothing like that. For me, it is an extremely sharp patchouli bomb, plus the spices. It is very sweet but without fully recognising the vanilla or other notes, perhaps at the start, but it doesn’t last more than a minute along with the red fruits, which are very shy. It could be the red-fruit sister of Angel by Thierry Mugler. I expected something like Rihanna’s Perfume Rebelle but with more power, longevity, and sophistication, with a cherry scent, but it is pure patchouli and spices. It is elegant but nothing like the reviews; it’s lovely but a patchouly that hits you in the nostrils almost forcefully. It’s a mix between Mugler’s Angel and Kenzo’s Elephant with an aggressive finish.