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Un Amore Eterno

Roja Dove

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I wholeheartedly agree with the below review, Un amore eterno is easily the standout from this trio of fragrances. The rest are nice too but this one has the magic you expect from Roja. I was recommended this by a SA friend of mine who went to the Roja Dove boutique and was presented with them by the man himself. Both her and her fragrance mad husband choose this one and I can see why. It's a complex, rich, elegant gourmand fragrance with wonderful tones of coffee, cacao, orris root and vanilla with hints of many other glorious notes. I loved it.

10 years ago

As far as the DUA fragrances I've tried, this one is head 'n' shoulders above the others. Ironic that an original composition was better received than a bevvy of clones and unapologetic copies of popular fragrances. I must say the Mobster is complex, the opening is a very impressive (I did say "wow!" before I even sniffed it as the cloud found me first.) and special combination of dense tobacco, heavy woods and a non sickly honey note, oh and with boozy spices too. It does venture into the cherry tobacco territory of Pure Havane, with the obvious Tom Ford Tobacco vanille/Tobacco Oud comparisons as well. The main thing I get as it settles is a very natural, green, grassy, patchouli which reminded me of slightly damp and beginning to compost grass. It took me back to summer evenings as a teenager, laying on the grass at the park, with hints of tobacco and booze. There's oud in here too, but not middle eastern, never resinous I think the sweetness of dried fruits and honey perfectly accent this stuff and even point to of Parfums de Marly Herod and even a bit of Oajan. Despite all these glaringly obvious comparisons The Mobster stands out to me as a really unique and interesting composition which progresses nicely smelling different throughout the wear. The drydown is a glorious close warm, woody, sweet tobacco and I found it a pleasure to wear. The kind of performance you'd expect, without being too strong or cloying I can't fault this fragrance at all.

10 years ago

Okay! So here's the thing with this perfume...it smells like VIW sure and I can't deny the high oil content and good value. I can honestly say I was slightly disappointed, not that Caribbean waters has done anything wrong particularly, just that it differs from the Creed in the way it comes across to me. Just to note for the record (yet again!) I'm not a fan of Creed just for the sake of it, many of the scents are too pricey and have batch consistency or performance issues and clones which are there or there abouts are readily available. It's just that though...'there or there abouts' because as for the actual smell of many of them, I must confess...I prefer Creed to the clone. I don't know what it is? could be the ambergris base allegedly used in all of them? I really don't know? This is a prime case of this, I have never owned VIW but have worn samples of it extensively and although it's not a very strong fragrance I have to say I never had those grave performance issues with it. The prospect of a stronger, oil heavy version did appeal to me but DUA CW doesn't quite deliver it, despite your skin shimmering with oil after application. Sure the opening is stark, strong limes and the drydown is a heavily boozy coconut and from that point of view it's great but I think is just destined to be a subtle scent. I think If you don't like this sort of fragrance CW will not make you warm to the experience as it is decidedly heavier (especially for the first hour) and clumsier than VIW. I just think that the Creed has an unknown quality and lighter approach which simple makes it smell better to my nose. There's not a lot in it and I'm glad I got CW, the performance was pretty good but not a marked improvement on VIW if I'm honest. It definitely projects more at first before settling down and did last all day so I can't fault it there. It's passable enough of an approximation not to have to buy VIW if you're that way inclined. I still have a huge problem with clones and feel ashamed for owning the ones I do, even though they were bought as exploratory experiments, because I wouldn't slag something off that I'd never tried.

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10 years ago

Eau Parfumee Au the Noir

Bvlgari

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Woah! This is one of the most unique things I've smelled in a while, I can honestly say I haven't come across something quite like The Noir. I was encouraged to try it in store at first on a card and couldn't really get to grips with it? Having worn it now I can't say I'm any the wiser? Contrary to some of the thoughts expressed below, I get loads of tea from this fragrance especially in the opening but undoubtedly continuing throughout. Bvlgari do have a bit of a love affair with tea and I have to say I really love the original Men's fragrance, without actually owning a bottle. (I must put that right one day) The tea in this is not typical, black tea but much more oriental, dark fragrant but still with a metallic edge. Tobacco and oud (apparently) give this strange concoction a smokey depth which further adds to the tea, and with a hint of rose in there this fragrance is full to the brim with interest. I get a patchouli base which comes on more in the drydown but is yet again adding to the contradictory, clean meets dirty, natural vibes of this whole perfume. I could talk and talk about this fragrance and despite my seemingly glowing appraisal, at the end of the day I came to the conclusion...I don't completely like The Noir. It has some properties I just can't abide and I'd even go as far to say the dry down gets even worse but as a perfume composition, I think it's truly excellent and something I'd love to grow on me. So Bravo Jacques Cavallier! I'm even that much of an adventurer now that I kinda want to add this to my collection, rather than sticking to safe stuff which ticks wear-ability boxes for me. I want to be challenged and this juice did that. Performance was pretty good too and the silage was a silent creeper, that keeps letting you know it's there. Fascinating stuff, I'd encourage anyone to try this.

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10 years ago

Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire Sport

Cartier

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Oh Cartier...I can't help but feel slightly let down by this. It's not bad as such, a clearly modern aquatic, with a citrus opening and evident staying power but I can't say I liked it. There's far better offerings out there for those of us who want this sort of fragrance. I never really liked the Noire version either after finally seeking it out due to how good the original Pasha de Cartier is. This is basically a sport flanker of an inferior flanker in the first place and I hate to be a nay saying, fanboy type but I kinda expect more from Cartier. I'm the first to berate people who say that about Dior or YSL but in Cartier's case they have a smaller more focused line and audience and subsequently less need to release 'filler' I thought? They are at the classier end of the designer spectrum, at least that's my perception. As such they don't feel the need to kowtow to the mooing masses and bang out flankers and fragrances for the sake of it, to compete with 1 Million or Eros. I don't feel that's what Edition Noire Sport is but it doesn't have the unique nature of Declaration or the mainstream, accessible, dignity of Roadster, or any of their flankers to be fair. I just see this as a 'meh' release and maybe I'm over thinking things and should just take it at face value but I was genuinely excited when I saw this cool looking bottle in store, only to be left feeling slightly empty. My advice is to get the original Pasha de Cartier and avoid the flankers because even the current formulation is far better and more interesting than this.

10 years ago

I'm not really sure what to make of this one and haven't been for some time..hence only just getting around to reviewing My Land. It's interesting and not without merit but to me smells like wet wood, vetiver and a hint of violets, a combination which can sometimes conjure up images of wallpapering in a damp house on a wet and miserable Saturday afternoon...in the 1970's. I don't know why? I wasn't even born in the 70's but hey ho. I think My Land (especially the opening) reminds me of the He Wood range, crossed with the 90's aquatic calone and a musky hint of Narciso Rodriguez for Him but also with a leathery element to the dry down. Not bad credentials and for this reason I have to say, no wonder it's become a bit of a modern classic. The bottle is certainly a unique design not sure if it's in a 'laughing with' or 'At' sort of a way but I suppose wrapping a piece of leather around the flacon is something I've never seen before. I think I'm going to have to try it yet again because I can't seem to reach a satisfactory conclusion concerning My Land, it was a distinctly average performer too. I'm sure this will review will get an update in the future.

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10 years ago

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

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I really like this fragrance and I've agonized over buying it in the past but end up passing on it because of performance and relatively high price for what it is. I absolutely get the association with 4711 but I think this has some subtle differences. The opening is green and zinging with lemon, lime & petigrain, just hints of herbs, then crucially the cloves making for a perfect eau de cologne in the classic style. The fragrance smells amazing I'd just love to find something like this but paired with incredible performance and I'd be a very happy man.

10 years ago

If you want the true scoop on this fragrance and a correct assessment of the whole OS line in general read Deadidol's review below. I totally agree that they are top loaded, with the exception of maybe Chambre Noire? So much promise in the opening notes only to lead to disappointment. Indeed there's clever notes in here and at first this was an instant hit with me, not expected either being slightly fooled by the colour of the juice. Plummy, tart strong opening with loads of resinous beauty, I'd say more benzoin warmth the olibanum but let's just call it...resins. I can definitely smell a sandalwood, papyrus note as it begins to settle, further beefing out this heavy weight oriental vibe, but adding something doey almost wheat like. (Think Jeux des peu) I don't usually like papyrus but when used sparingly in the right composition I can enjoy it. Ombre Indigo just about gets away with it and the fragrance settles to a leathery, earthy vetiver. It's actually quite the mixture of elements and as such a unique smelling perfume so it needs to be applauded for that. However, I keep coming back to the fact the drydown doesn't live up to the glory of the opening. I can't comment on the performance really as this is only the second wear (and I don't recall the performance first time) but I can tell it's fading already and I only applied it an hour and a half ago. Promising start but destined to go the way of other Olfactive Studios releases, shame really. I'm a romantic though and as such this fragrance still gets a love from me despite obviously having problems, If you discard them and judge the smell especially the opening then this perfume deserves praise.

10 years ago

Okay, I hate Eight & Bob and it's difficult not to let their bullshit stories cloud my judgement of their fragrances, maybe I should just lighten up though? So that aside...Egypt was a bottle I looked at and instantly figured would be a spice laden, warm affair and that's pretty much what you get in the opening. It's a great masculine opening too, some lighter tones but then nutmeg, sandalwood maybe even a slight tobacco Tom Ford for Men sort of feeling. This actually quickly dissipates and it becomes a more milky, lavender, cardamom fougere, in the mould of the original Eight & Bob or something like Amouage Reflection. I'm actually not so keen on this middle part of the experience and crave that more spice market beginning but in truth Egypt never really delivers that anyway. The dry down does return to something of a warmer and vaguely leathery, boozy and spiced sandalwood resembling Chamber noire or Bentley Intense but it's too little too late. I can still very faintly smell it 9 hours later so I can't really say it doesn't perform but it's no beast that's for sure. I have to say I instantly liked this fragrance and then over analysed it slightly, the truth is Egypt is right up my street in a lot of ways and see it as a good everyday scent but certainly no L'air du desert marocain or even a Bentley Intense. It's still worth a sniff though as it has some interesting themes that will appeal to people who enjoy the fragrances I've mentioned. The new Eight & Bob Bottles are classic but cool looking as well. Check it out, I have a couple more samples I will definitely be wearing again.

10 years ago

I will spare you the Eight & Bob brand rant (I'll save that for Eqypt) and just stick to the facts of what Cap d'Antibes is. The opening is a very green and pleasant actually with a really authentic feel of fresh vetiver, grasses and some sweetness. This sweetness is being provided by the main element which becomes very apparent very quickly and that's violets. I actually think this is a good combination with the greeness because it blends well with a superb, juicy cucumber note which never once goes that awful way it can. There's a woody hint of birch/cedar and maybe the oakmoss? but it doesn't really serve to make this less powdered or relentlessly about violets. I quite like it but for the price I wouldn't bother. Update: Upon wearing this today I'm actually quite impressed with the remarks I've had already and although I have only just applied it really my sillage trail was commented upon some 15 mins after I had exited the room. Two things to note it was my mum who commented on it and she has a very good sense of smell and it really is freshly applied but hey still pretty good. I have to say I liked it the first time but I really like it now, shame I know it fades but I can't fault the way it starts out and if you are a fan of violet scents this brings some nice attributes to the table.

10 years ago

I actually really love this fragrance. I blind bought it from a discount bargain bin because I can pretty much always trust that a Dunhill is going to be at least passable. Sure on a casual sampling basis you could think this is fairly nondescript and not exactly trailblazing but 51.3N is a fragrance you need to wear and live with to truly appreciate. For example it took about three tries for the Rhubarb note in the opening to become fully apparent and now I smell it every time. The drydown is really lovely though it's a slightly honeyed, warm vanilla and sandalwood. The quality is respectable for a cheaper designer scent, the bottle is heavy and classy looking and the performance is not great but okay when heavily applied. I can't say any fairer than that, Dunhill have created a fine oriental fragrance here and a proud addition to my wardrobe.

10 years ago

Wow! I absolutely loved this fragrance. Some could be mislead by the Oud in the title and although not being all about oud it's definitely in here. This is not least due to the fact that Oud Saphir reminded me of Bella Bellissima White Leather, a kind of sweet vanilla/leather with raspberry and exotic guava notes. This is not so in your face and doesn't have an abundance of vanilla or anything else for that matter. Oud Saphir is incredibly luxurious but somehow calming and balanced and no where near the gaseous, coke driven, bender that Tuscan Leather is. In fact the only similarity I can get is a raspberry note and leather but they are about as different as something containing those two notes can be. To call this a TL clone would be doing it a disservice because I have smelled many clones or similar TL fragrances recently and the association immediately springs to mind. I guess I can smell in the birch in here too adding to the leather feel and also a slightly milky sandal/vanilla thing not dissimilar to santal carmin. Basically this scent is amazing, smelling like a few really decent fragrances I enjoy. good performance too...so top marks again to Atelier Cologne.

10 years ago

Somewhat against my better judgement while browsing other fragrances, I allowed myself to be accosted by a Bond representative. She was very nice but had an obvious and quite overbearing bias toward the brand. In a department store, despite the brand they represent an assistant should be just that, and assist you. I wouldn't have minded so much but she used the usual, slightly disingenuous patter. However, she soon realised I was familiar with the Bond line and to me they are slightly old news. I understand the enthusiasm as Bond used to be exclusive to one store in London, now they have broadened out so everyone is keen to promote them as a 'new' brand. Anyway, I was trying stuff from other houses and evidently wasn't impressed with the 'normal' sufficiently high priced Bonds so was diverted (arm up my back, almost) to the even more expensive Dubai collection! Ruby was okay but not really anything I hadn't smelled before but... Indigo? Indigo definitely was. The opening is like a wonderfully exotic, fruity lychee note. The whole experience is basically a clean white musk, sweet jasmine with lovely fruity notes that are kinda peach like but not at all cheap. I think it's the juiciness of that lychee which remains for hours. You can tell there's a middle eastern base of oud and amber, it's very slight and subtle but extremely high quality and lasts very well. I want to say Indigo is a touch feminine to start off but actually as it dries down isn't overtly so. I really like this and have to say that as far as bringing something slightly different to the arena, Indigo delivers the goods. Some may consider this pricey for what it is and I'd have to agree but on a day when I tried a 50ml at over £500 this was a bargain by comparison.

10 years ago

Okay so let's set the record straight and echo the review below. I cannot understand the number of negative reviews for this perfume either? Mr Burberry was not something I had anticipated as being any good, partly because it's Burberry, a dire house with only London (for Men) being remotely interesting (but still flawed) and the female version released last year was awful, cheap smelling, crap. Nevertheless, I will always give a fragrance the benefit of the doubt and never has one been more deserving. I'm not just blindly worshiping Francis Kurkdjian either because he's made many scents I'm not keen on but I can't say this is one of them. So what does Mr Burberry smell like? Well, extremely clean, linear and soapy almost to a clinical degree which will immediately put some off. I was even dreading trying this on my skin because I could smell it on the outside of the paper pouch my samples came in and I thought..."Oh no...this smells so unbearably soapy, generic, boring.." but when applied to my skin the composition becomes obvious, clearly focused and much better than I had anticipated. You get an opening blast of grapefruit immediately followed my a soapy cardamom, cedar woods and maybe a few greener hints of vetiver. The main player in this fragrance and the thing that lights up this composition for me is the nutmeg note which you get once it settles after a minute or so. The drydown is clean, clean, clean all the way though but not lacking warmth. This scent should be bad, poorly executed and much like many other cardamom based monstrosities of modern perfumery but something about Mr Burberry carries itself with dignity. It's kinda reminiscent of that Prada (Daniella Roche Andrier) vibe of being fresh, clean and smelling like very lightly scented soap, without being boring or cliche. I think this is a great little minimal fragrance from Burberry and doesn't deserve the harsh critique certainly in the light of recent releases. There's something naturalistic here and carefully considered rather than a poor conceived fragrance put out for the sake of it. Mr Burberry is not without it's problems, I mean initially I thought it would last quite well but on a heavy hot day, plus being active, I found that I stopped detecting it after several hours, which I'd say makes it average rather than poor. All told Mr Burberry is good and I would wear it.

10 years ago

I will just say this is my favourite looking Amouage bottle in the amazing purple colour. I'm not at all surprised that Myths is dividing opinion because it's very much in the brave and spicy realm of Amouage releases. I'm kinda glad they aren't compromising to accommodate the larger audience they have gained through increased popularity. I felt that maybe Sunshine had marked a move in that direction but no they can still drop the incense and spices with the best iof them. The opening of Myths is a strong one and had me wowed in the same way Interlude or Journey did, something with that kind of complexity. The main element that I think will either entice or repel will be the burnt smokey aspect. It's interesting that the notes say 'ash' because it's not smokey, it's an ultra ultra dry (aridly so) and kinda stale, long burned smell which also ties into a kind of 'old library' book amber. I've no doubt there's resin in here but manifests itself very strangely indeed, It's not a typical elemi anyway and that's what is listed. I'm still not one hundred percent on board here's how the wear went for me... I like the boldness of the opening but I'm still not sure? I'm not sure I like this? No....I don't like at all. Oh hang on actually it's revealing some interesting notes. Nah...I hate it again. In the drydown Myths gets better and better to be fair the mixture of a leathery and sweet iris/orris root notes settle nicely on the skin and any curious spice or ash smells fade into the background. Speaking on that the orris actaully complements the ashy dryness incredibly well for the record, it's just a bit overbearing at the beginning. Truth is if I have to wait until a fragrance is nearly gone to appreciate it I just don't think it's for me. A very intriguing creation and I will definitely be sampling it again for sure because I'm still not sure what I make of it. Rest assured though this is more of a fragrance for enthusiasts than the casual fan and good on Amouage for not compromising integrity, because I suspect Myths will be another 'Fate' Man...nit easily accessible.

10 years ago

So here's the thing... Ultime is generic rubbish, it really is. Yeah, sure it's not awful smelling just boring and has to be one of my least favourite of the L'Homme's and that's saying something. To top it all though it doesn't even perform, at least you'd think maybe the aroma chemical harshness would somehow stick around in that irritating modern way but you don't even get that. Yeah there's a citrus opening coupled with a hint of fresh ginger and then a soapy cardamom but there's nothing artistic or naturalistic about the composition, no love in there. I would site the recent release Mr Burberry as the opposite of this but with all the same elements the crucial difference being, some care was taken over the composition. Ultime is the perfect example of a fragrance made by committee and if you're going to release yet another flanker why not have it stand out some. It was interesting that the YSL SA wasn't trying to push this at all immediately stating that her favourite of the line was the original...well I'm with you there love.

10 years ago

Okay, so having tried L'incendiare last year and having been disappointed, I wasn't even sure this Gold collection had been released. This is the only one I have sampled and I have to start with the positives. To me the quality is evident, it's a rich and complex smelling perfume but I'm afraid that is where the positivity ends. The main issue I have with this is price but we'll get on to that in a moment. The composition is just strange, the opening smells like a sharp, resinous brew of amber and spices, which has some odd floral tones peaking through, on a bed of sandalwood and milky vanilla. I would definitely revisit this fragrance because it peaked my interest but for a fragrance with so many elements I usually like something was strangely 'off', unnerving and almost creepy about L'Haleine des Dieux. From this first sampling I can't say I particularly like it. Then there's the price! Serge Lutens while not being the cheapest fragrances are very well priced for the 50mls you get. This Gold collection has my jaw hitting the floor and this one in particular is the most expensive at a whopping...£535 for 50mls!!!! Serge my man... you are taking the piss! I don't care if you milked a rare orchid on a remote cliff top, or it contains angel hair, baby's breath, unicorn jizz...whatever? The price is a rip off and I'm someone who has and does buy niche fragrances but enough is enough!

10 years ago

This is a wonderfully complex and perfectly well executed perfume. I get a Musky civet with rose, saffron, sandalwood and lots of other lovely, luxurious things. I even get a hint of the sweet, synthetic oud, that Bond signature scent creeping in, as I do with many scents from this house. However, I'm not detecting anything which sets this one apart from loads of other decent, high end fragrances. The bottle is cool, granted but I still think the price is high, even for me. I'll pass...but I'm not dissing the juice it smells great.

10 years ago

Tony nails the review here I think. I was a little gutted this was another Aventus type scent because Atelier have some really good offerings in the main. It's not a clone though and is slightly classier after quite a loud intro you do get an emerging blackcurrant & fig smell as apposed to the pineapple and hint of masculine tones (maybe clary sage?) in the opening. Again reaching the same conclusion as Tony this is a pretty pointless fragrance, it's good quality but doesn't have the balls of Aventus or even clones. I hate to nay say because loads of fragrances smell similar and that doesn't render them obsolete. However the Aventus trend does tend to be a popular one at the moment, I can forgive Royal vintage but sadly not these latecomers.

10 years ago

I bought this on the spot after considering many others and finally deciding to get this pretty much on a whim after Selfie was the last one I sampled. I've gotta say I love it! Ridiculous name and the fact there's a mirror on the box can be forgiven because it's such a rich experience. Selfie really is incredibly boozy, the opening is like a mixture between sweet sherry and spiced rum, it has the warming qualities of spices & mixed fruits. It then becomes very heavy with a honey/maple vibe of angelica which despite the obvious gourmand feel, actually serves to make it a little darker and more grown up. It dries down to a deeply resinous benzoin/styrax, I even get Labdanum too, anyway a warm but unsettling base that's a bit dry and leathery. It has some of the qualities of Marquis de Sade but no where near as serious and leathered. The problem I have with many of these Olfactive studios fragrances is that I haven't come across one with serious staying power yet! Unfortunately Selfie is no different but dries down to a lovely warm skin scent and if the performance was that much of an issue for me I probably wouldn't have bought it. Selfie is Superb for me but obviously not to everyone's tastes judging by the votes on here.

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10 years ago

212 VIP Men Wild Party

Carolina Herrera

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I had a feeling I would like this after hearing positive things but make no mistake it's pretty cheap and pretty nasty. The opening is a nostril stinging affair of deep peppery and pungently fruity notes, I'd say it's a kinda on the exotic side without smelling like a particular fruit. As it dries down there's definitely violet there but it's not your usual, aloof smelling or powdery violet it (maybe coupled with lime?) starts to create a synthetic sweetie (candy) vibe and actual reminds me of something from my childhood which was extreme bad for my teeth no doubt. This fragrance goes on in a hideously strong cloud of aroma chemical, messiness but actually turns out to be quite weak in terms of projection and longevity, So it's quite deceiving really. Another thing I'd mention is that 212 VIP Wild party smells quite bad on the card or test strip but really comes into it's own on my skin. The transformation and drydown are a wonderful, deeply woody smell coupled with that initial fruitiness. (which I kind liked anyway despite the negative tone of this review) I want to say this fragrance is another stupid, trying to be sexy/intense (or whatever?) flanker but the truth is, It actually has qualities I quite like. I'm not one to be sold on a bottle either but this is great and really weighty too. It has a magnetic cap and a cool scaly finish which kinda makes it look like a dragon dildo! Which is pretty gnarly. I'm not sure this stands up when compared to 212 VIP or Sexy both of which I like and have a much more nuanced composition and better longevity etc... However, something is drawing me to this fragrance as it smells better when dried down (albeit doesn't last very long) and the muddled exotic fruit mess that it is somehow, strongly appeals to me. I will probably buy it but I don't really rate or recommend it to others as a good fragrance. The fact it has only just come out and is in the bargain bin already says it all , so it's bad but I love it. :)

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10 years ago

Only the Brave Extreme

Diesel

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I'm not even going into the notes, it's not for me. OTBE smells insipid and harsh in the opening, drying down to something bearable after an hour or two but still pretty cheap and awful. I'm sure it will sell but it's not even as good as the original or that army camo one they brought out last year. Not good.

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10 years ago

Neroli Portofino Forte

Tom Ford

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After being told I 'Had' to try this by a friend of mine who is a SA for Thierry Mugler who's boyfriend is a big fragrance fan and was going crazy about how good this one was. Anyway, she marched me over to the TF counter proclaiming how much I would love the addition of leather base notes to the Neroli portofino formula, something which I was open to of course. I have to say although my nose couldn't detect the leather in the opening it is somewhat different to NP. Forte has a very nice and long lasting, high quality citrus opening then a more subdued and less overtly floral neroli. Make no mistake though neroli is well and truly at the heart of this fragrance and coupled with bergamot, I can't think of a much more of a glorious, clean, sunmmmery combination. So I waited and waited and waited for the leather to appear, this just speaks to how good the quality is as it lasts well. Sure enough after several hours a very buttery, woody, leather smell was very close to my skin. I had feared that it might be another cuir canage (something I'm not a fan of) but the neroli has all but died away by then and the 'leather' is very much it's own entity. I think if you're expecting a truly pungent or sweet leather then you'll be disappointed. However if you want a tweaked (for the better) formula of fresh Neroli portofino and something a little warmer then this is decent. I don't know how much it is? Tom Ford price structure confuses me slightly but I think this one is more than NP? (I might be wrong) I actually really enjoyed wearing it, more than the original so I can't call it really...I won't be buying but it's worth checking out for sure.

10 years ago

This fragrance is absolutely superb. When I see notes in designer perfumes like Issey Nuit, BdC etc which are allegedly incense heavy... I just don't get it. Incense is a very broad term so I often forgive that but if ever a designer scent was to claim to be based in incense, it's Anonimo. Opening with pink pepper and spices, It's got the uplifting fresh edge of olibanum but with the smokey deeper tones of myrrh or labdanum. The main thing is the clove/cinnamon smell which runs through this whole creation and is more than a discrete nod to the original. I kinda struggle with the original 7, I have 7 Natural which I love but could never quite bring myself to embrace the original because of the heavy clove note. I can see a leathery base to this for sure perhaps with some vetiver but whatever is going on the drydown is very nice. So all in all Anonimo is a decent, fairly well performing and not astronomically expensive incense fragrance that true fragrance fans will love. A really excellent flanker from Loewe, a house I really like...I'm going to this for sure.

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10 years ago