Serga-Romanov – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

There is a lot happening in Upper Ten–to my nose, the juniper berry and pink pepper are so fleeting as to not be there at all; you can smell them best on the atomiser, but they evaporate quite quickly. I don’t really detect bergamot, so I can’t really comment on what it brings to the blend.
For me, the fragrance truly opens with cardamom and cinnamon; these spices are warm and inviting and they give way after ten or fifteen minutes to a strong peach note that persists until the fragrance is almost entirely saffron (I assume safranal, the principle volatile component of saffron). The saffron, peach and traces of spice are warm and beautiful and I think this accord of heart notes is where the strength of Upper Ten lies.
I get no anisic or heady aspects of orange blossom, nor do I detect any of the clean, rosy quality of geranium; they definitely take a back seat here. The note of ‘leather’ mentioned is likely still safranal, which can be slightly bitter and leathern in its projection on the skin. Too, the inclusion of patchouli can often suggest leather, or enhance leather facets. Yet the effect of this still seems more of a nuance of leather than an actual note, and hours after application I still never find a true leather note, which is honestly not a problem for me.
I do have one problem, though. Something that, to my mind, diminishes the beauty of the fragrance are the larger molecules used in the base. Yes, I detect dry cedar and creamy sandalwood, and these smell lovely. There is certainly also a combination of musks, spoken to by the tenacity of the fragrance. But even from the first sniff, a fuzzy chemical edge pervades the composition; I suspect chemicals like cedramber and ambercore, perhaps even norlimbanol and ebanol. All of these chemicals boost sillage and tenacity at least as much as musks, and modern perfumers use them very liberally in wood accords to extend the life of naturals, but to my mind they require a very delicate hand–or else they take over.
As wonderful as the peach + saffron + spice accord is, Lubin’s Upper Ten isn’t a home run. Tenacity is at least 12 hours, and sillage I would classify as moderate, unless someone is sensitive to the aroma chemicals I mentioned above; then they will smell it for days I think. Definitely wear it in cold weather, as the ingredients lean towards the warm side, and spritzing it on does feel sort of like donning a wool jumper.

Gylik – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

To me this smells like a spicier, woodier, more masculine (for lack of a better term) version of Serge Lutens’ Daim Blond. That is to say there is that very distinctive peach and leather combination which is akin to the smell of leather seats in a new car or that musky powdery smell of lipstick in a handbag. There is a quiet and understated confidence about this perfume but unlike other reviewers, I do not find this perfume easy to pull off. On the other hand that bottle is simply amazing!

Globals1414 – 2022-07-06:

5 out of 5

I was expecting another character perfume from House of Lubin, but I was so surprised with how wearable this perfume is. I find Upper Ten easy to pull off. It takes time while the perfume opens up and it’s a bit like running through the pine forest, and in the end you reach cozy cabin where everything smells of cardamom latte. While Idole is definitely one of my top 5 perfumes, I find that its booziness stops me from wearing it frequently. Upper Ten has a tender & milky side which is very comforting. I would generally categorize this as cold weather and sweater scent. The bottle is so monumental and exquisite. Nice job Lubin.

Vampire407 – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

Revisiting this now, and yes, its a beauty, strong, bold, yet sophisticated and intelligent. A clear statement on the person who wears it. Its extremely long lasting and powerful! Perfect quality for a high price tag!

Mikachi – 2022-07-06:

5 out of 5

این عطر لاکچری از کالکشن تالیسمانیا در سال 2015 توسط کمپانی لوبین به بازار عرضه شد.
آپرتن عطر قدرت، موفقیت و کامیابی است، رایحه آن چیزی شبیه به احساس ورود به کلاب های نیویورک و شیکاگو در سال 1880، با دیوارهایی که با چوب گرانقیمت دیزاین شدند و مردانی که با چشمانی پر از اشتیاق همانند پلنگی درنده خو روی مبل های سیاه چرمی لم داده اند را به ذهن متبادر می کند. در ساخت این عطر رایحه های بی نظیر و شگفت آوری استفاده شده اند، از زعفران خالص که احساس شادابی و طراوت را با خود به ارمغان می آورد تا بوی تند میوه سرو و فلفل صورتی که با تحریک کردن مشام احساسی از قدرت و استحکام را متبلور می کند. اساس این عطر از رایحه هایی چون چوب سدر، صندل، عنبر و مشک است، که هر کدام به تنهایی قدرت و جذبه ای شگرف دارند. تلفیق این رایحه ها، عطری بی نظیر چون آپرتن را برای مردان خلق می کند. دارچین، شکوفه پرتقال، هلو، عصاره گل ژرانیوم و چرم احساس زندگی و شادابی را به این عطر شگفت انگیز می افزاید. آپرتن مجموعه ای از رایحه های منحصر بفرد و بی همتاست.

NeemoHatbeano – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

It is woody cologne and leather is supporter for give depth for this cologne.It’s scent is beautiful.
7/10

roman_tim96 – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

Upper Ten seems to be in a class all by itself as an enthusiastic crowd pleasing scent, it captures the spirit of celebration very well. It’s definitely a daytime scent that can be worn in all seasons but it really excells when used for special occasions that call for a carefree and joyful celebration.
I wore it to see the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati recently and I was amazed on how many compliments I received from a variety of people…It gets noticed, appreciated and has a place at major events!
Please be advised that Upper Ten is probably not designed to win an intimacy award but it will, most certainly, add life and spirit to special occasions and celebrations.

andrea070 – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

This is an awesome fragrance, a little tricky in the opening,, kinda like one of those mall colognes such as 1 million and invictus and the likes.. but wait til you hit the mid notes.. awesome blend of geranium, cinnamon, and juniper berries.. projection is fair to good last quite a while in the skin.. sillage is about an arms length.. very cozy indeed. smells similar to xerjoff don on the dry down. got tons of compliments during the cold weather.. bravo house of LUBIN..

IZI_bella – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

This one has a great positive aura about it which paired up with its extremely good performance makes it a great contender for being a signature scent. Its bright & spicy, optimistic & strong. Perfect juice!

fjtrcfylhf72 – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

Fresh citrus opening with an elegant green and aromatic point similar to Essenza Acqua di Parma, but Upper is softer and less soap. Fruits and cinnamon hardly noticeable, so the soft warmth and mild creaminess of drying the wood and provide a soft cloth that produces feelings and nuances in very clean and minimalist nose.
Although it feels like a kind of pleasant eau de toilette sport court lacks projection and clarity.
Rating: 5.5

vova19650422 – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

Dark woody smoky fragrances are what started my love for them. Graduating from the Polo sports to tom ford Amber absolute is what I mean. I’ve spent hours upon hours and hundreds of dollars on samples of dark niche frags but I feel like I’m chasing something I can’t find, I think I’m going to start going for fresh citrus scents to change things up.
I say all this Bc I was expecting a knock out here and just got a ehhhhhh reaction. They all seem to be that way lately. I mean you read these notes, leather, rum, incense and sandalwood and when I go to sample, total opposite pic is painted….
Lubin Idole is still #1

RebelllYell – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

Update.
The smell of this perfume reminds me of paper money, like actual bills fresh out of the bank. When I smell it, I think of the movie The Great Gatsby where everyone is throwing parties and life is good. This fragrance is an ode to success, opulence and debauchery.

Korston – 2022-07-06:

5 out of 5

Upper Ten Lubin for women and men
البداية هي محاولة من العنب البري للسيطرة على الأجواء والميل بالعطر للنوت الفاكهي
خاصة إذا بدا لك أن حرارة وفاكهية البرجموت قد تدعم هذا الجانب
ولكنه في النهاية سيعجز أمام نفاذية الزعفران وبهجة الفلفل الوردي التي تشبه رائحة المسك البودرية التي تستخدم في بعض المساحيق النسائية لإضفاء نوع من البهجة
ولكن ليس معنى ذلك اختفاء هذه النوتة الفاكهية رغم خفوتها فالعنب البري أو عنب الثعلب هو أحد المكونات القوية التي لا يمكن أن يحجبها شيء بشكل تام ولهذا فقد شاع استخدامه في الفترة الأخيرة بقوة وكثافة
الخوخ هو أفضل العناصر التي تستخدم للتمهيد لدخول الأزهار وللحفاظ على قوة العطر وثباته
زهرتا الجيرانيوم والبرتقال هما أسرع القادمين من منطقة القلب
الآن أجواء العطر تحاكي وبقوة أجواء عطري ديفيد يورمان “النسائي الذهبي الموجود به العنب والإصدار المحدود Limited Edition الأحمر الذي يضم الجيرانيوم والزعفران
وأنا بالأساس أحب الإصدار الخاص من ديفيد يورمان
الآن العطر وبهذا الشكل سيكون مرضيا لمحبي العطور الفاكهية مثل أربا بورا من سوسبيرو وفوريست من فاجابوند وكذلك محبي العطور المرتكزة على زهرة الجيرانيوم مثل بروتيكشن من ايتات.
ثم يأتي الدفع بالثنائي التابلي القوي “القرفة والهيل”
كخطوة بارعة للخروج بالعطر من نمطية عشرات العطور الفاكهية الزهرية المملة
الجلود ليست حادة على الإطلاق وأميل وبشدة لأنه يكون مصدرها نباتي لعدم حدتها أو خشونتها فهي تشبه الجلود الموجودة في افتتاحية العطر الملحمي Land Of Warriors
القاعدة تم اختيارها لتدعيم بعض مكونات الافتتاحية والقلب
فأخشاب الصندل: ستكون داعما رئيسيا للعنب البري
المسك البودري: سيدعم الفلفل الوردي
أخشاب السيدار: لدعم النوت التابلي المكون من الهيل والقرفة
العنبر الكهرماني السويتي الدافئ لدعم زهرة البرتقال
أما الباتشولي فوجوده دائما للحفاظ على توازن العطر وتعميق الرائحة
العطر هو محاولة جادة وناجحة من دار لوبين العريقة للخروج من النمط الكلاسيكي الأميل إلى الأجواء الشرقية القوية إلى النمط العصري الأقل حدة وقوة

PledsMold – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

This is soapy. Like a creamy soapy lemon essence with a hint of spices and mostly it’s cardamom. i don’t detect any cinnamon. Amber, sandalwood, and cedar shows up after 3 to 4 minutes.
After 6 minutes, some delicate sweetness shows up calming the sharpness of lemon and the soapy mix. It requires more time and more testes in order to decide where it is heading too.

j.sosunow2010 – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

“Upper Ten” opens with the sharp, aromatic fuzziness of citrus, cardamom and a note that smells rather like cloves, although they don’t appear to be listed. If I try hard, I can sort of pick out a muted peach -more skin than flesh- and a vague floral, but soon after the top notes retreat, a very familiar base emerges, one of dry, smoked wood and sweet, booze-stained leather. Basically, it smells like “Idole” (EDP). In fact, if I were to spray “Idole” on one arm, “Upper Ten” on the other and then smell both 3 hours later, I doubt one would be able to tell much difference between them. One might say that Upper Ten is softer, greener and slightly more feminine -“Idole Lite” perhaps- but there’s no denying the similarity.
A bit disappointing for any fans of the brand expecting a completely new idea, but at least it smells good. It’s a sweet, spicy wood scent, but that greenness lifts it out of the ‘cold weather evenings’ category and allows for more versatility.
I would wear Upper Ten, but since I already own a bottle of Idole, I’ll be eagerly looking forward to the other planned Lubin releases.

excimaartibre – 2022-07-06:

5 out of 5

I had a premonition before trying out this perfume. I was giving away a bottle of Cuba Brown that i rarely used as a Xmas gift. I never liked it but before giving it away I gave it a few sprays one last time, not bad actually I thought. Coincidentally that same day I received my sa!ple of upper ten. No idea what it smelled like, I gave it a spritz and whoa! It smells very similar to the cuba! Obviously the cuba smells cheap and linear compared to this but the opening is very similar.
On the frag itself, I get the Lubin base found in idole but with stronger leather instead of rum. Not sure if I like it better than Idole but still very nice.

hpkgyu – 2022-07-06:

4 out of 5

i get big, chewy bubblegum sweetness in this. synth sandalwood (nuthin’ wrong wit’ dat) and cinnamon, i would say. it reminds me of something it reminds me of, can’t quite put my finger on it. ‘sacred wood’ by kilian? ‘santal carmin’ by atelier?
it leans more towards the femme side of things, for mine. i think i like it, but it’s not blowing me away…

Ilene35 – 2022-07-06:

3 out of 5

It opens up with a fleeting zap of citrus that works its way down into a grassy, creamy aromatic cedar/sandalwood mix, and ends up bouncing around on a spicy, musky ambrette.
All this with a clean leather base & a nice balmy sweetness that shines after drying.
Another perfume from Lubin that I think is great! It’s robust, engrossing, ever-present, has a great bottle and a great name.