This fragrance is so smooth and well blended. I loved it at first sniff. It feels deep and mysterious while still being playful. It immediately makes me feel like reading a good book in an old library with my favorite tea. I had to buy two bottles because I love it so much. I love wearing it in fall or winter. Sam Macer is such a talented perfumer.

I’ve been on the hunt for all “dark academia” perfumes, but this just didn’t do it for me. All I really get is artificial apricot, like a gummy candy, and maybe a hint of leather in the dry down. It’s not the WORST, but waaayyyyy too fruity and definitely not dark academia.

Really loved this fragrance

On Sam's YouTube page, he describes how he was given an assignment to create a fragrance with specific qualities. I bought the travel size product after hearing him describe all the care he went through, including artwork as part of the package. He absolutely nailed it. It's unique enough that some people might not be pleased by it, so I am wearing it for my own enjoyment at home.

Giving it a two because of subjectiveness, but was expecting more wood, amber but instead was left with such an overpowering hit of apricot it's a little nauseating. I wanted to like this. After watching the video I was expecting something closer to D&G The One For Men EDP with more tea and leather and books. This scent doesn't do a good job of balancing the apricot in. The apricot does not dissipate as fast as you'd expect, and ironically the longevity on this is very good. I really like Sam Macer's content, this was a good idea just not well put together. I think he should cross reference against some designer fragrances that give this same vibe and reformulate. The sweetness isn't necessarily a problem, see the D&G example.