Suki Essence by Weil

Bought it blind because someone said it reminded me of my beloved Organza by Indecense… and yes, it has that dry cinnamon note so attractive, although it lacks the ‘knock out’ of Indecense. It has soft sillage; it doesn’t break your neck but it’s comforting to smell and feel it close, perhaps due to that Indecense memory. The price is brilliant! It serves for sampling and keeping in the back of the cupboard. Ideal for bedtime 😉

This perfume resembles Andalusian Soul by The Merchant of Venice like an egg to a chestnut. While Andalusian Soul is gourmand, Suki Essence is basically spicy. Sometimes hunting for clones gets expensive, and this was the case. As Suki Essence was very cheap and I wanted that scent which I ultimately didn’t get with Weil, I tried it. It smells warm and incense-like, not sweet at all, with intense spices, especially cinnamon and a bit of clove. The best thing is its late dry-down. Soft sillage and lasts about 9 hours. It’s pleasant but too dry for me and doesn’t stand out. I’ve worn it all year and it doesn’t change. Maybe it works for layering with vanillas, adding maturity to sweet scents. In the end, I gave it to someone who enjoys it more. It would have been better without my expectations. Scent 5/10, Longevity 9/10, Sillage 6/10, Value 8/10, Versatility 6/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I return? No.

Beautiful perfume! Very solar and warm. Sweetness wrapped in woods, incense, and oriental fruits. Goes well in spring and autumn, without clashing in winter, day or night. Starts with delicious dates (the first time I’ve sensed this note in a perfume and I love them) and plum. Then the incense, sweetened and lovely, takes the spotlight without overpowering, leading to a woody base of vanilla and amber that lasts hours. It’s a delight from start to finish. Sophisticated, versatile, charming and with personality. It gives me the same feeling as Casmir by Chopard: a morning walk through an Arab bazaar with stalls of dates, incense, and spices under the sun. Bought it blind out of curiosity about the date note and its reasonable price. Very satisfied with the purchase.