The Scent of Peace for Him, from Bond No 9 was released in 2013. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Juniper Berries, and Pineapple, middle notes of Currant Leaf and Bud, and base notes of Cedarwood and Vetiver.
I have to say that in store this was an instant hit with me and having worn one of the samples I got, my opinion hasn't changed much. This is a decent brew and I can see why it would have mass appeal (I seem to recall the SA telling me this was a best seller) very well blended fresh woody/citrus combo which can't really go all that wrong. What it can do is pale into insignificance against many designer scents which have the same brief, and again I think it doesn't do that. This is by virtue of the fact that there's a perceived quality here from a fresh juniper then vaguely tropical friut opening which is quickly manned up with a little dryness of cedar and even hint of birch some which I think is coming from a vetiver core. When I say 'vaguely' tropical fruit I actually mean quite an accurate pineapple note, which in no way reminds me of Aventus. While on the subject as it seems to be a issue of contention (certainly with the reviewer below) Scent of Peace oddly DOES remind me of Aventus but not because it smells even remotely similar, but simply because it seems squarely aimed at that preppy crowd who want a wearable, designer scent but are looking for something slightly more exclusive. This could just as easily remind me Bleu de Chanel smell wise but I think this is fresher and more up my street. Yep...Bond No.9 have a fragrance I would definitely wear here when this dries all the way down it's smells very masculine works well with my skin, the performance is good and for the price, perfectly acceptable. Update: Yeah I said this reminded me of Aventus but doesn't smell like it....errrr...yeah the reason it reminds me of Aventus? Because it does in fact smell quite a bit like Aventus. Only for the first hour or so and no where near as brash/smokey or pineapple like. I have to say this is a supreme wear, I've thoroughly enjoyed it's gentle smell throughout the day. Then a new aspect, a crayon/pencil shaving like, fruity/creamy sandalwood sort of thing which I never detected before in the base. It puts me in mind of Donna Karen Fuel for Men/Aventus and something else...rest assured scent of peace has more dimensions than first expected...and I kinda want it.
I have to say that in store this was an instant hit with me and having worn one of the samples I got, my opinion hasn't changed much. This is a decent brew and I can see why it would have mass appeal (I seem to recall the SA telling me this was a best seller) very well blended fresh woody/citrus combo which can't really go all that wrong. What it can do is pale into insignificance against many designer scents which have the same brief, and again I think it doesn't do that. This is by virtue of the fact that there's a perceived quality here from a fresh juniper then vaguely tropical friut opening which is quickly manned up with a little dryness of cedar and even hint of birch some which I think is coming from a vetiver core. When I say 'vaguely' tropical fruit I actually mean quite an accurate pineapple note, which in no way reminds me of Aventus. While on the subject as it seems to be a issue of contention (certainly with the reviewer below) Scent of Peace oddly DOES remind me of Aventus but not because it smells even remotely similar, but simply because it seems squarely aimed at that preppy crowd who want a wearable, designer scent but are looking for something slightly more exclusive. This could just as easily remind me Bleu de Chanel smell wise but I think this is fresher and more up my street. Yep...Bond No.9 have a fragrance I would definitely wear here when this dries all the way down it's smells very masculine works well with my skin, the performance is good and for the price, perfectly acceptable. Update: Yeah I said this reminded me of Aventus but doesn't smell like it....errrr...yeah the reason it reminds me of Aventus? Because it does in fact smell quite a bit like Aventus. Only for the first hour or so and no where near as brash/smokey or pineapple like. I have to say this is a supreme wear, I've thoroughly enjoyed it's gentle smell throughout the day. Then a new aspect, a crayon/pencil shaving like, fruity/creamy sandalwood sort of thing which I never detected before in the base. It puts me in mind of Donna Karen Fuel for Men/Aventus and something else...rest assured scent of peace has more dimensions than first expected...and I kinda want it.