1997 is the real deal. The cardamom and sage hit immediately, clean, spiced, and intentional. As it settles into the vetiver heart it becomes something deeper and more complex than you'd expect at this price point. The palo santo and vanilla base is where it really shines, warm, smooth, and long lasting on skin. I've been layering it under my spray fragrances and the results are incredible. Compliment magnet from the first wear. Parallel Fragrances has a customer for life.