Neroli Sauvage - 94

No. 94 opens with a sparkling rush of Calabrian bergamot and bitter grapefruit, following the same effervescent citrus-cologne template that defines Creed's Neroli Sauvage. Radiant neroli and crisp verbena carry the heart, and this version leans a touch more into the neroli than the original, whose own neroli is often described by reviewers as barely making an appearance despite giving the fragrance its name. A simple vetiver-cedarwood base keeps the drydown light and unobtrusive, echoing the earthy, understated finish of the real Neroli Sauvage. The most notorious trait of the original - its famously short longevity - is only partly improved here: No. 94 still fades fairly quickly, though it edges out the real Creed's often-cited 20-minute vanishing act by a modest margin. It's best treated the same way perfume enthusiasts treat the original: a superb, uplifting daytime citrus splash rather than a fragrance built to last, ideal for warm-weather mornings and reapplication throughout the day.