Best of the homme line
This is one of my best impulse buys from a duty free. A boozy plum note with pink pepper and rose, set on a base of patchouli and musk with a touch of vanilla. I don’t usually like fragrances where patchouli dominates, but here it’s done brilliantly. The scent is intense but not sweet, and it definitely grabs attention and turns heads. Longevity and projection are very good. It’s a fragrance well suited to evenings or the autumn and winter season.
A beautiful, classic chypre, feminine and elegant. It opens with a fruity but non sweet notes, followed by slightly powdery florals with rose taking centre stage. The musky woody base gives the fragrance warmth and sensuality. The composition is distinctive and modern, yet not loud. It’s a scent that draws attention. Projection reaches about an arm’s length, and longevity on my skin is a solid eight hours.
If you love grand soir, you’ll absolutely LOVE this. It‘s a little sweeter and in my opinion it’s a little easier to wear. Definitely is a cooler weather fragrance, but you could definitely wear it on a date and even on a cool spring evening. Amazing fragrance!!!
Musc Ravageur is a monument, an instant classic that has influenced a generation of perfumes. It is an olfactory experience that divides, fascinates, and captivates. It does not ask you to love it; it asks you to feel it. This is not a trivial fragrance; it is a bold signature for those who dare to embrace a complex and absolutely memorable seduction.
My second favourite flanker after the original Nomade. It’s a sweet, floral and spicy fragrance on a woody resinous base. Myrrh, cinnamon and ginger work beautifully together, while the moss, resins and vanilla in the base give it a cosy feel. The scent is rich, more mature and elegant, but not overwhelming. Projection is moderate, and longevity is around five hours.
This is an upscale Italian cologne style fragrance. Classy, with great performance and silage. Smells expensive and put together but familiar at the same time.
This fragrance smells like a Saturday night in a nightclub, plenty of alcohol, a handsome stranger, an intoxicating night, and the scent of his cologne left on the pillow. It opens with a mix of red berries and a generous splash of cognac. Then the sweetness of vanilla appears, blended with amber on a woody base. It’s a true unisex scent with the perfect balance of sweetness and woodsy notes. Projection is average, and longevity is around five hours. I don’t find it similar to Narcotic Delight, which is much sweeter and has a strong tobacco note I’m not fond of in fragrances. It’s not Black Phantom either as this one develops in a completely different way.
When I tested it on a blotter, I really liked the scent. Today, after a full wear test, I’m not quite as impressed. It opens with a beautiful, non gourmand vanilla, and after a moment the amber comes through. For a short while it’s truly lovely, but unfortunately the leather note with a strong animalic accent soon appears. It would be fine if the leather leaned more towards musky, but on my skin the promising start turns into a bit of a beaver-like funk. If someone enjoys fragrances with pronounced animalic notes, I’ll admit the longevity is quite good, around 6 hours, but the projection is rather weak.
As a cherry and almond lover, I simply had to buy it. I had high hopes for this one, I expected something sexy, little decadent, maybe even naughty. Unfortunately there’s nothing “indecent” about this cherry at all. It smells like the cherry compote my nan used to plonk on the table with dinner. I can’t detect the tonka or the woodsy notes, and the almond is the sugary type. As it dries down , the scent becomes more like a shampoo, nice enough but not exactly inspiring. I don’t think it’s particularly similar to TF Lost Cherry either, and it’s definitely miles apart from FDB Sirène. I’ll probably pass this one on to my teenage daughter.
This smells like my nan’s orchard in late summer. Juicy, honeyed, ripe fruit mixes with delicate, fresh flowers. It’s a girly, sweet scent, but not overly sugary, perfect for everyday wear. It’s just a pity it’s so fleeting.
This fragrance changed my mind on what I usually don't like!
It's beautiful tropical fruits and the creamy yellow florals and vanilla is so comforting and fresh without being overly sweet.
A rather captivating fragrance, with a clean and tidy projection. On a woman, it projects as something fresh, serious, sweet but in a rather particular way, a gem that those who obtain it will enjoy.
The Tragedy of Lord George is a statement, not an evolution. Its linear approach is both its greatest strength and its potential limitation. It offers an immediately recognizable and highly refined olfactory signature, perfect for those seeking a "character fragrance." On the other hand, those who love complex transformations and multi-act olfactory journeys may find it less captivating. It is a work of style, bold and literary, fully embracing its unique identity.
Unique and immediately identifiable olfactory signature.
Rum-wood-amber accord of great sophistication and remarkable longevity.
Perfect for creating an aura of discreet luxury and character.
Its linear and very pronounced character may lack dynamism for fans of highly evolving fragrances. Its price is also high for an olfactory experience that does not transform.
Slightly acidic, floral, incense, leather-animalic that somehow manages to smell like someone has tossed a handful of gold dust into a ray of sunlight. Apparently inspired by an episode of Dr Who, but it always make me visualise the scene in Paul Schrader's Mishima, where the golden pavilion suddenly swings open and you get this burst of rapturous music from the Philip Glass score.
Plastic, smoke, concrete dust, petrol, powdery makeup, all mingling with orange blossom. Very persistent. Makes me think of a really distessing Bhopal medical appeal advert that used to run in the aftermath of the Union Carbide gas leak, which featured an infant's face peering out of dirt and rubble, as it was being buried.
The Chronotope line is generally adventurous, but this one is really out there. It walks a fine line between compelling and unpleasant and it's this very tension that ultimately makes this such a successful creation. That said, there are limited occasions in which I'd choose to wear this. Accept that as a limitation, and this is certainly worth investigating
A dank, green, vegetal, smoky concoction.
Someone has freshly picked hallucinogenic jungle foliage and tossed it to smoulder on a wood fire. You wake up three days later with a sore head and dry mouth, naked and with indecipherable ritualistic symbols painted on your body.
Enormously tenacious and powerful, so best used sparingly and not in the vicinity of polite company.
According to other reviews, this is a dupe for JPG Ultramale, though I haven’t smelled that myself.
This fragrance is powerful but not too overpowering. It opens with strong aromatics, fresh mint, sweet pear, and warm spice. As it dries down, the aromatics remain, and a spicy woodiness emerges.
Alongside smooth vanilla, this is a banger.
A friend had this, and I sprayed it on my hand. Three days later, after two showers, one bath, and countless handwashes, I realised this morning that I could still smell it on my hand.
Amouage Purpose 50 is a total work of art. It is a meditation in three acts on resilience, light, and inner peace. It is demanding, complex, and of an almost painful beauty. It does not flatter you; it transports you and transforms you. It is not a purchase; it is the acquisition of an olfactory relic, an investment in what perfumery can offer at its highest, most spiritual, and most memorable. Simply monumental.
This is a beautiful scent! It doesn’t have an overly strong projection. I would say that the black tea note is predominate. Definitely smells like Imagination, with a twist. I also get the tea note that you pick up in Gris Charnel from BDK. The presentation is stunning. The bottles are like a slim Xerjoff bottle. And the price is under $60. Ainash has a high oil concentration, so they last longer than most designer fragrances. I recommend this brand.
Initio Oud For Greatness is much more than a fragrance; it is a state of mind. It is a dose of liquid confidence, a declaration of personal power. It has democratized oud by making it accessible, charismatic, and irresistibly alluring. Although its price is high, its quality/performance/emotion ratio is unmatched. This is not a purchase; it is an investment in your aura. A modern and essential masterpiece.
The perfume smells divine, with an enchanting scent of vanilla and amber. It lasts a very long time on clothing and requires little spraying, which means the bottle lasts a long time.
However, be careful, as this perfume is very prominent and "warm," making it not ideal for summer but rather for evenings or winter.
Outlands is not a fragrance accessible to everyone. It is an olfactory work of art that requires a certain maturity to be appreciated. It does not seek to please; it commands respect. Amouage has succeeded in capturing light in a bottle, creating an iris of a coldness and beauty that is almost painful. This is not a fragrance that one loves at first sight; it is a fragrance that one admires for eternity.
Its mineral and distant character may seem cold or impersonal to those who seek warmth or gourmand seduction.
Althair is a luxury bottle for winter. Parfums de Marly has succeeded in creating a masculine vanilla that avoids the pitfalls of being too sweet or too simple. With its notes of rum, noble woods, and absinthe, it possesses a rare complexity and depth in this category. It is not a fragrance that you wear; it is a golden and comforting second skin that you don for the most precious moments. An olfactory investment that is worth every penny.
Its very warm and intense character makes it less suitable for hot seasons or very formal and discreet environments.
