Spirited Rocks

Spirited Rocks opens cool and effervescent: grapefruit, bergamot and a lift of aldehydes give that 'whiskey on the rocks with fresh citrus' sparkle that defines Kilian's Angel's Share On The Rocks. The heart is the indulgent part - boozy cognac wrapped around sweet, creamy tonka bean - while a thread of myrrh adds a resinous, slightly smoky depth to the finish. Against the Kilian, Perfume Parlour pushes the sweet tonka forward and lets the crisp, icy sparkle and the original's polished cocktail nuance flatten somewhat, so it reads simpler and a little sweeter. Projection is moderate in the opening before drawing close to the skin, and longevity is decent for the price though short of the original's reported staying power. A cosy yet bright boozy gourmand for cool-weather evenings and date nights.