Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille, from Roger & Gallet was released in 1806. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, and Orange, middle notes of Carnation, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose, and Rosemary, and base notes of Amber, Cedarwood, Cloves, Musk, Myrtle, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
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.
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.