Captain Molyneux (1975)
by Molyneux

Do you know the smell of the things that spent a long time immersed in sea water? I mean, like the smell of the wood pillars in a pier.... You can find this smell in Captain Molyneux. it is an inexpensive perfume, under 30 dollars. I highly recommend it. It is a gem that is still waiting to be discovered and receive recognition.

Remembering the good Captain, I recalled how he would spend most of his time in the ship's laundry, almost none on the bridge. Here was no hearty seadog, but a light, slight, delicate fellow who emanated a faint whiff of lavender amid the essence of clean clothes.
"Spray as we may, Cap'n," grumbled his crew, "we can scarce smell you at all! How's a jolly tar to make the doxies drool when we gets on to shore?" "Belay there, lads," warbled the Captain in his light, pleasant voice, "you'll need an ocean of this lotion! Twelve squirts to starboard and twelve squirts to port! And the ladies love a quiet, clean, mild-mannered man!"

Possibly one of the best herbal colognes for everyday wear if you like them laid-back and inconspicuous. Captain won't turn heads but is a real smoothie. The only letdown is dismal longevity.

The opening of Captain is quite subdued and mellow even though the lavender is a little on the sharp side at first. This refined and elegant lavender plays an important part in the fragrance. It is present in the beginning accord where it combines with greens and florals, and stays throughout the entire run of the scent. Captain really doesn’t change much except that it continues to grow smoother and more mellow. The fragrance’s lightness and freshness and the graceful use of lavender make Captian Molineau delightful. It stays close to the skin and is quite short lived. I am reminded of a very subtle Pour Un Homme—and I decidedly prefer the Captain: It is an enjoyable, light, fresh scent, and, being so historic and inexpensive, it belongs in a collector’s wardrobe.

What a shame that this is discontinued.
It did smell of the sea it was too light I must say but an incredible invention GOOD BY