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CarCar May 14, 2019

Starts with powerful citrus notes, but soon mellows into soapy florals with a sharp, sour twist—truly lovely. I’d describe it more as an aquatic citrus than a white floral. The lotus stands out well in the heart, preserving that powdery florality and the citrusy freshness. It’s fresh and invigorating, like cold wind softened by the aquatic sweetness of lotus, which tames the chill. As it settles on the skin, the woods gain strength without losing freshness or acidity; the base is exquisite: ambered sandalwood, sweet and woody. One of my favourite endings—I’ve got 10ml left and don’t want to finish it. Longevity is excellent, around 10 hours with generous application. It might sound familiar compared to L’eau d’Issey Miyake, but they aren’t that similar. If you like Issey for the lotus, you might enjoy this, or if your budget doesn’t stretch to the original, this is a great alternative. I don’t think it’s a clone. On Fragrantica, some compare it to CK One. They share freshness, but CK One is definitely more woody, whereas Stay has those sharp, acidic citrus juices and the aquatic character of lotus, so they aren’t that close.

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CarCar May 10, 2019

Begins with potent citrus notes, but soon transitions to soapy florals with a sharp, sour edge—very lovely indeed. I’d call it more of an aquatic citrus than a white floral, as the accords suggest. The lotus is clearly present in the heart, without losing the powdery florality or the citrusy lift. Overall, it’s fresh and invigorating, like cold air balanced by the aquatic sweetness of lotus, which softens the chill and adds warmth. That lotus presence gives it a unique character. As it sinks deeper into the skin, the woods take over, keeping things fresh and slightly sour, though the sharp acidity and any off-notes have vanished. The base is simply beautiful: ambered sandalwood, sweet and unmistakably woody. One of my favourite finishes among all my perfumes. I’ve got about 10ml remaining and don’t want to run out… Longevity on me is excellent, roughly 10 hours (with generous application in the morning). I can see why someone might find it reminiscent of L’eau d’Issey Miyake, but I’m not sure they’re that similar… It’s possible that if you like Issey, you’ll like this too (thanks to the lotus in both), and if your wallet can’t stretch to the original, you might enjoy this instead… But I don’t believe it’s a clone… On Fragrantica, people vote it similar to CK One. True, it shares that freshness, but CK One is definitely more woody, whereas Stay is cut through with those sharp, acidic citrus juices and the aquatic character of lotus, so I don’t think they’re that close…

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Misha January 21, 2017

This perfume is absolutely delicious. It’s an eau de toilette yet lasts incredibly long; I mostly wear it in winter because in summer it fades away too quickly.

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Misha January 7, 2017

This perfume is absolutely delicious. It’s an eau de toilette yet lasts incredibly long; I mostly wear it in winter because in summer it fades away too quickly when it comes to its trail.

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