Tiger’s Eye by Bejar

I had it before knowing what 1 Million was and I didn’t like it. I bought it at Equivalenza; out of all the unisex/men’s perfumes in the Vibrational range, this was the one that convinced me the most, but in the end it didn’t quite suit me; the mix of notes left me with a sweet/bitter aftertaste and I couldn’t cope with it, so I gifted it away. They say it reminds of 1 Million (which I also don’t like), so unknowingly I was already an anti-1M before it appeared in perfumeries. The Vibrational range is dedicated to stones/minerals with mystical properties: Tiger’s Eye (talisman for travellers and cleansing of the organism), Onyx (mental, spiritual, and physical protection), Amethyst (protective, blocks bad energies and relieves pain), Lapis Lazuli (nobility, strength, luck, sacred in Egypt), Rose Quartz (unconditional love and peace, channels healing), and Rock Crystal (amplifies energy, blocks the negative, mental clarity). Its low price might be because it was delisted for the Middle East and the surplus was left at a bargain price. In general, they are far from European tastes; 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 they have, some like this Tigger’s Eye (exquisite bottle and concept, with floating stones), can be tried without regrets if you don’t like them, as they are niche (some contain gold and cost 1,000 euros). The longevity is very good. Au revoir.

Taking advantage of Josesan’s review to talk about this Tiger’s Eye, which I tried thanks to a sample from Darkbeat and I really liked. I’ll give a heads-up that it’s a clone of One Million, quite a good one. I believe anything from Béjar’s budget line is worth it; mostly they are replicas, but with that touch of honesty and ‘well-made’ quality that sets them apart from pharmacy bottles. Within my One Million spiral, the one I liked most is Halloween Man, where an elegant rose slides over the abstract background that Paco Rabanne first formulated in Ultrared. The scent of Tiger’s Eye is more delicate and porous than its reference, perhaps richer because it doesn’t abuse spices and prefers a soft, creamy texture. It is persistent and well-behaved; if you have it close, your hand almost goes to the bottle without thinking. It’s not for the fastidious, but from its humble position and ridiculous price, it could make a place in the heart of any enthusiast.

Thanks to Darkbeat for your reviews, thanks to you I got 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.

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.