Tiger’s Eye by Bejar

I tried this before encountering 1 Million and it just didn’t appeal to me. I picked it up at an Equivalenza store; out of the entire Vibrational range, this was the one that convinced me the most, but ultimately the blend of notes left me with a sweet-bitter aftertaste I couldn’t stand, so I gifted it away. Curiously, people say it smells like 1 Million (which I also don’t like), so unknowingly, I was already an anti-1M before it even hit the shelves. The Vibrational range is dedicated to stones and minerals with mystical properties: this is Tiger’s Eye, a talisman for travellers and bodily cleansing; there’s also Onyx (protection), Amethyst (calm and relief), Lapis Lazuli (nobility and luck), Rose Quartz (unconditional love), and Pure Quartz (energy and clarity). Its low price might be because it was delisted for the Middle East and the surplus was sold cheaply. In general, they are far from the European taste; the clientele for Béjar/Ramón Molvizar is high society from the Middle East, and they tend to favour heavy perfumes or strange combinations. The truth is, given the price, as with this exquisite bottle featuring floating minerals, you can try them without regrets, as they are niche perfumes (some contain gold and cost 1,000 euros). The longevity is very good. Au revoir!

Thanks to Darkbeat for the reviews, thanks to you I managed to get this first bottle. A soft but super rich scent. I don’t know much more as I’ve just tried it, so I’ll keep you posted. But one thing is clear: the smell is a marvel, haha.

I agree with Darkbeat that TIGER’S EYE by BEJAR recalls Paco Rabanne’s 1 MILLION but without the strength and boldness of the latter. I would never categorise it as a floral chypre as the sheet says; I feel neither oakmoss, holm oak, heather, labdanum, nor fruity, floral, or aldehydic notes. This seems to be a leitmotif of mine, but let it be known that this is how I see it. I lean towards classifying it as a woody oriental family: cinnamon, rose, vanilla, orange blossom, tonka bean, amber, and patchouli predominate, though a citrus note of orange and bergamot slightly peeks through, giving clarity within the warmth and gentleness. The trail is moderate and the longevity high, with very standout performance and value for money. The dry-down is of great beauty, combining simplicity with depth and sensuality with mysticism. The bottle has a classic design with wood shavings at the bottom, an exotic and original look, with an artisanal niche air. I don’t know if the name OJO DE TIGRE has a relation to the semi-precious stone, talisman for travellers and cleansing of the organism. I found it intricate to discern between Ramón Béjar and Ramón Molvizar; on some websites they appear to be the same entity and on others they don’t. On Fragantica it reads that Molvizar collaborates with Béjar, but in another source I read that Béjar was born in Molvizar, moved to Barcelona, and founded his company for real characters from countries like Saudi Arabia. He created a luxury line combining his name with that of the town. I’m still confused: on one hand it has niche with gold (the Gold Collection line at 300 euros) and on the other perfumes like PASSIONATE, TIGER’S EYE, WELLNESS, LAPISLAZULI, QUEEN SECRET, etc., at affordable prices. In short, marketing things that escape my understanding. SCENT: I like it very much, high rating, especially in dry-down / TRAIL: medium / LONGEVITY: medium-high / PERFORMANCE: very acceptable / USE: at any time due to its versatility.

Top quality perfume. At first, it recalls a flash of Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million, but it’s noticeable that it’s something more complex, intricate, and sparkling. The middle notes arrive slowly with a floral bouquet buffered by the sweetness of the base, which embraces it elegantly. Then that appetising sweetness dominates, cinnamon-like and without exaggerations, with a touch of musky leather and a spectacular conjunction of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, and cinnamon. Exquisite and very well executed, although I recommend trying it first to avoid surprises. The longevity is surprising, over 10 hours on me, with moderate projection; beware of over-application.