Geir (2000)
by Geir Ness

I tried this in "Norway" at Epcot in Disney World. I found it to be surprisingly good and based on other's opinions, that seems to be the consensus. I really cannot pick out any specific notes, but the overall affect is very good.

Geir is a fragrance that’s been hyped so much it’s inevitable some will be sorely disappointed with it. I was, initially, but it didn’t take me long to appreciate it on my own terms. It's invigoratingly fresh and extremely pleasant to wear, and it’s also very versatile. All those references to meadows and mountain air are, to some extent true, but there’s also a vanillic sweetness that one should be prepared for.

Even though Geir isn't a groundbreaking scent, it doesn't go out of its way to proclaim that it is. Its longevity is impressive and it’s almost impossible to over-apply. Also, although it’s ideal for wearing all year round, it’ll probably reveal its charms more during spring and autumn.

Geir's main flaw, however, is that it can smell too synthetic and clean at times, but it's still a pleasant (albeit safe) creation.

[Original submission date: 11 April 2008]

My winter version of Le Roy Soliel, something to lounge in jeans and raw silk shirts, as you hold court ever so casually. It's an amazing oriental frag that is not the least bit cloying. Still, being an edp, beware of the trap of over dousing, as some reviewers already noted.

The scenario that winters to mind (sorry, couldn't resist) that springs to mind is standing with your true love, at Yosemite, The Grand Canyon, The Fjords or Alps, or some equally breathtaking wonder of the woods, holding her hand and watching the sun rise over the mountains at dawn.
Of course if you don't have true love, it's also a great clubbing scent that doesn't club any girl over the head unlike, say, Platinum Egoiste--to name the best of the 'loud bunch'

Enjoy!

If you want a really good review of this, look at all of the reviews, now use the "find" feature in your web browser. Look for "teflondog."

Now, ready, I'm going to ruin this scent for you...

PEPTO BISMOL...

WINTERFRESH GUM

WINTERGREEN TIC TACS.

Ha, I do love this stuff, but, it really does remind me of these things. As a side note, I love the taste of pepto.

Spicy nothing. Cool nothing. Fresh nothing. Clean nothing. Synthetic nothing.

But "nothing" can actually end up being a good something. Am I making sense?

Geir smells more like a really refreshing "mountain scent" fabric softener or laundry detergent than anything else to me. I don't smell any really discernible notes, and it feels pretty synthetic. At that, I'm still a big fan of this stuff, but I can't imagine buying a full bottle. I'm also not sure about that "cool" note in it - It's really hard to describe, since the note doesn't smell like anything, while it simply feels cold... strange and disconcerting. As Wiley1st said, don't overspray, unless you want Geir to get all "chemically" on you.

7.25/10