Floriental opens with a sharp, spiced plum accord—think dried fruit dusted with pink pepper and charred wood smoke. It's immediately arresting, almost aggressive in its directness. The incense and fra...
**Polarizing but respected**: The fragrance divides the community sharply—supporters celebrate it as an artistic vision that challenges fragrance conventions, while detractors find it piercing and aggressive. Those who appreciate unconventional scents tend to champion it strongly.
**Excellent cold-weather signature**: Most popular in fall and winter, it's considered an ideal choice for cooler months and humid weather. Much less suited to summer wear.
**Solid performance, linear wear**: Longevity and projection are reliable, though some find the scent's unchanged character throughout wear to be either refreshingly straightforward or monotonous depending on taste.
**Accessible pricing for artistic ambition**: Reviewers consistently note it's reasonably priced and doesn't feel cheap or derivative, making it good value for a deliberately unconventional fragrance.
**Comparisons lean eighties spiced**: Enthusiasts draw parallels to vintage spiced scents and other Comme des Garçons woody releases, rather than mainstream orientals—a nod to its retro-leaning, anti-commercial DNA.
