Play by Sergey Gubanov bottle
Sergey Gubanov

Play

4.4/5 · 5 votes Unisex 2016
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Longevity3.3/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day50
Night50
Fall100
Spring50
Summer0
Winter0
Our take

Orange and pineapple bring a bright, juicy opening that feels immediate and cheerful. Cinnamon and thyme add a warm, herbal edge that keeps the fruit from leaning too sugary. Cedar gives the start a dry, woody backbone that grounds the sweetness. The heart shifts toward birch and red rose, where a leathery, smoky facet meets a soft floral tone. Sandalwood and jasmine round out the middle with creamy texture and a gentle, airy lift. The base turns richer with vanilla, caramel and chocolate, creating a deep, gourmand warmth that sits close to the skin. Patchouli and cypress prevent the sweetness from becoming flat, adding earthy and resinous depth that feels steady rather than loud. The overall impression is citrus, leather, smoky, woody, rose, sweet, fresh spicy and warm spicy all at once. It feels balanced between fresh and heavy, moving from lively fruit to a darker, cozy finish.

A light jacket over a sweater and the air feels cool enough for spice to make sense. The fruit feels awake, the woods feel steady, and the gourmand base wraps around the cooler air without feeling out of place. It suits someone who enjoys sweet compositions but wants leather and smoke to keep them grounded. People who dislike heavy gourmand scents or strong rose may find it too much. The mix of orange, cinnamon, thyme, birch, vanilla and chocolate smells like a kitchen where fruit, spice and dessert sit on the same counter.

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