Mr. H, from Henry Jacques was released in 2018. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. The notes are Amber, Cedarwood, Geranium, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tobacco.
Mr. H epitomises the idea of a strong, confident man who is also stinking rich. This scent is dry, woody and earthy yet maintains a freshness about it, almost slightly fougere in its qualities. Obviously the price cannot be justified, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is one special perfume. This is a patchouli scent all in all, probably the best patchouli I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling. It’s rich and earthy, dark and damp, highlighting all the natural brilliance of this incredible material - it feels like the plant is right there in front of you. Patchouli is technically a part of the mint family, and you definitely get that here - it’s very sharp and attention grabbing, with that tangy freshness that you would expect from a normal mint, yet much drier and earthier. I believe it’s that sharp tang that gives the scent a slightly fougere feel, alongside the beautiful aromatic green twang of pine needles. I always loved the smell of Christmas trees growing up and this takes me right back. A dry tobacco in the base helps elevate the masculinity and smooth everything out, but the patchouli and pine needles are the stars here. For such a simplistic note breakdown it might not look like much on paper, but the level of quality and depth is as astounding - as to be expected from Henry Jacques. I used the last drops of my sample to write this review, likely to never have it on my skin again after today. I will always remember this beautiful scent however, but could never justify spending a whopping £6.5k on it.
Mr. H epitomises the idea of a strong, confident man who is also stinking rich. This scent is dry, woody and earthy yet maintains a freshness about it, almost slightly fougere in its qualities. Obviously the price cannot be justified, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is one special perfume. This is a patchouli scent all in all, probably the best patchouli I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling. It’s rich and earthy, dark and damp, highlighting all the natural brilliance of this incredible material - it feels like the plant is right there in front of you. Patchouli is technically a part of the mint family, and you definitely get that here - it’s very sharp and attention grabbing, with that tangy freshness that you would expect from a normal mint, yet much drier and earthier. I believe it’s that sharp tang that gives the scent a slightly fougere feel, alongside the beautiful aromatic green twang of pine needles. I always loved the smell of Christmas trees growing up and this takes me right back. A dry tobacco in the base helps elevate the masculinity and smooth everything out, but the patchouli and pine needles are the stars here. For such a simplistic note breakdown it might not look like much on paper, but the level of quality and depth is as astounding - as to be expected from Henry Jacques. I used the last drops of my sample to write this review, likely to never have it on my skin again after today. I will always remember this beautiful scent however, but could never justify spending a whopping £6.5k on it.