MCM 24 Evening (1993)
by MCM

This is a ‘90s introduction that was pretty much in the form of an ‘80s men’s power frag… but 24 Evening appeared on the scene a decade too late. By the time it made its entrance, the Cool Water / Eternity tidal wave had been in effect for several years, bringing in the flood of light, aquatic, synthetic fragrances for men. MCM 24 Evening had everything going for it except poor timing and unfortunate karma. What an excellently constructed complex masculine fragrance this is! It has green, fruit, citrus, lavender, spice, florals, tobacco, amber, wood, civet, leather, moss, tonka, and vetiver… these notes are not presented in one of those atrocious conglomerate accords that took over the ‘90s: Most of the various components come across in balanced, compelling combinations, with the individual notes competently presented in full, rich but not overbearing accords. In addition to the movement of mutating complex accords, I get a tamed civet and somewhat varying floral notes through the run of the fragrance. The movement has the refined civet joining in the progressing and subtlety changing accords with ease and very little drama considering the complexity. I get little sweet from the amber and tonka, but the aromas I do get are not harsh and must have been softened... The sillage is civilized and the longevity is excellent. Although the notes and construction are similar to the power fragrances of the ‘80’s, this is not a complete ‘80s power fragrance – it is too controlled and refined for that. Masculine, solid, and exceptionally well made, it is two thumbs way, way up on this one…

22nd June, 2011.

Starts off mildly spicy but ends up being a generous woodsy vetiver. A tad sweet but it's overbearing. What I enjoy about this is the fatc that the accords are 80's-esque but is light enough to wear even in the summer without worrying about being smelly your neighbor.

29th November, 2009.