More than a year ago I got a sample of this parfum and I've being keeping an eye on the price ever since. Yes, its quite expensive. So, when IciParisXL had this action this year of sparing stamples to get a 30% disscount on your next purchase...I bought it! Believe me, its worth his price. It's so seductive, the heartnote with the black peper makes it spicy but I think the other engredients, like the patchouli and sandelwood, keeps it in balance. It's so warm, elegant and fresh. I'm normally not a fan of very spicy parfums, but this one just stole my heart. Soir d'orient ODP is so enigmatic!! You spray some on your skin and it last almost a whole day! But there is more, It kind of becomes better with the hours...I don't know, but it makes it quite mysterious ;-) I am very happy with my purchase.