I hadn't come across this brand before so thought I'd take a punt on this fragrance. It's an interesting one, goes on very subtle and sweet with masses vanilla masking a woody undertone. This is similar to a fragrance I tried from Tokyo Milk recently, in that it's woods under vanilla not that this really pulls it off to well. I say that because it kinda doesn't sit right for the first couple of hours, it has changed by now though and I'm actually getting at what the fragrance probably intended in the first place. I was racking my brain I knew it smelled familiar but I just couldn't place it. Finally I got it!!! This is a much more subdued and slightly confused Chergui. There's a rich honey in the dry down that only rears it's head after an hour or so on my skin. A few hours in and timid vanilla scent, slightly resinous amber which is close to the skin but I do occasionally catch a whiff of myself and it's pretty pleasant. Perhaps I'm being a little hard on Old Bourbon's performance because I'm quite congested today? It's not a bad fragrance and I should really enjoy the fact that this perfume has a toned down honey note (not my favourite smell) and I kinda do. However the fragrance lover in me just wants to say "Get Serge Lutens Chergui because it's much ballsier and better performing!" and that's the truth really. Update: In hindsight this actually performs very well, I can still smell it vaguely after 12 + hours I think that's more from my clothes than my skin but still. Not bad. Update 05/11/21 : I love reading back reviews and thinking how wrong I was! haha. Elements of the above review are actually spot on the money, certainly the reference to Chergui but that's only part of the tale and I guess that's why I feel compelled to share further thoughts here. So the phases are coconut dipped in chocolate, (for all my UK peeps a red Bounty bar) which is very benzoin atypical, but the coconut is not cheap, it's big chunky, realistic, fresh, squeaky flesh. Then it's mildly floral, amber-ish, vanilla, then the honied effect of Chergui, perhaps a little coumarin but way less hay than a chergui. I think it's actually a great fragrance on balance, and a vanilla (ish) perfume I actually quite enjoyed wearing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Bourbon by West Third Brand
How long does Old Bourbon by West Third Brand last?
Based on user reviews, Old Bourbon by West Third Brand has very good longevity, typically lasting 6-10 hours. The longevity rating is 4.0 out of 5.
What is the sillage of Old Bourbon by West Third Brand?
Old Bourbon by West Third Brand has strong sillage with good projection that others will notice. The sillage rating is 4.0 out of 5.
Who created Old Bourbon by West Third Brand?
Old Bourbon by West Third Brand was created by Michael Loring Probst.
What season is Old Bourbon by West Third Brand best for?
According to user reviews, Old Bourbon by West Third Brand is best suited for Fall and Winter.
Old Bourbon, from West Third Brand was released at unknown year. The perfumer behind this creation is Michael Loring Probst. The notes are Amyris, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Citruses, Coumarin, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver.
I hadn't come across this brand before so thought I'd take a punt on this fragrance. It's an interesting one, goes on very subtle and sweet with masses vanilla masking a woody undertone. This is similar to a fragrance I tried from Tokyo Milk recently, in that it's woods under vanilla not that this really pulls it off to well. I say that because it kinda doesn't sit right for the first couple of hours, it has changed by now though and I'm actually getting at what the fragrance probably intended in the first place. I was racking my brain I knew it smelled familiar but I just couldn't place it. Finally I got it!!! This is a much more subdued and slightly confused Chergui. There's a rich honey in the dry down that only rears it's head after an hour or so on my skin. A few hours in and timid vanilla scent, slightly resinous amber which is close to the skin but I do occasionally catch a whiff of myself and it's pretty pleasant. Perhaps I'm being a little hard on Old Bourbon's performance because I'm quite congested today? It's not a bad fragrance and I should really enjoy the fact that this perfume has a toned down honey note (not my favourite smell) and I kinda do. However the fragrance lover in me just wants to say "Get Serge Lutens Chergui because it's much ballsier and better performing!" and that's the truth really. Update: In hindsight this actually performs very well, I can still smell it vaguely after 12 + hours I think that's more from my clothes than my skin but still. Not bad. Update 05/11/21 : I love reading back reviews and thinking how wrong I was! haha. Elements of the above review are actually spot on the money, certainly the reference to Chergui but that's only part of the tale and I guess that's why I feel compelled to share further thoughts here. So the phases are coconut dipped in chocolate, (for all my UK peeps a red Bounty bar) which is very benzoin atypical, but the coconut is not cheap, it's big chunky, realistic, fresh, squeaky flesh. Then it's mildly floral, amber-ish, vanilla, then the honied effect of Chergui, perhaps a little coumarin but way less hay than a chergui. I think it's actually a great fragrance on balance, and a vanilla (ish) perfume I actually quite enjoyed wearing.