Chevignon (1992)
by Chevignon

To me, the citrus on top is kept to a minimum; I primarily get a zingy rush of forest-y green and spice notes (possibly cinnamon in there, which may account for the otherwise mysterious "apple pie" comments). The top does smell rather like Christmas. This is followed by a sudden bloom of very resinous, dry, rich wood notes, with subtle piney accents. The green eventually fades out, leaving mostly the resinous woods, a light dose of spice, and a rocky, mineralic amber base. On me, it's very deep, dry and tenacious base, bordering on powerhouse territory, but never cloying.

I really like it. It provides some real depth and "oomph," but never oversteps its bounds. It smells virile and refreshing, and is suitable for many occasions. This is one of those rare versatile scents that keeps me interested and satisfied.

I think it's discontinued, or at least reformulated, renamed, repackaged, and ruined...but the older version - cardboard looking box, bottle pictured above - can still be had cheaply. Get it NOW.

A pleasant and very light cologne that reminds me of Caron’s Le 3me Homme but with more of an emphasis on an ‘apple-pie' accord rather than florals.

Although not full bottle-worthy (poor longevity), it’s still a pleasure to smell the wonderful top notes.

[Original submission date: 25 May 2008]

Add me to the list of people who think Chevignon smells like Polo Crest. I just received a sample from another BNer. Good stuff. I do plan to get a bottle.

This is listed as a woody or leather chypre, depending on the source. It is an example of the 1980's style surviving into the early '90s. Lots of people swear this is a ringer for the discontinued Polo Crest; I wouldn't know. To me, this is a blast from the past as a men's scent. The notes, spice, green/herbal, and citrus in the top note; mostly floral in the heart; and wood, moss, amber, and leather in the base, are archetypal for the genre and period. It reminds me of the days when we called such things "Way cool," and so it still is.

Nice frag especially for the money. I use it in my "work" scent rotation.

As noted, similar to Crest and semi sweet to me. The "pie" accord is there after 5 minutes and am amused how well constructed this is for so little $$$.

Longevity could be better for me, but I have that complaint with almost all the juice I buy. Drydown is subtle and pleasant with no particular note being dominant. All in all, a great buy and one of those frags that I can't imagine anyone giving a thumbs down because of how inoffensive this scent is.

Yes, smells just like the discontinued Polo Crest, same color liquid even. I believe this lasts longer than Polo Crest, so it's a very good deal.