His Cologne
by D.R. Harris & co.

This is a real favorite of mine, and reminiscent of rosewood prominent fragrances like Egoiste and Carven Homme, but drier, earthier, and with a more “antique British men’s product” feeling, as if it is a mix of strange botanicals not used in modern perfumery. The opening smells a lot like San Pellegrino Chinotto (which is my favorite soft drink). I agree with the linseed oil mentioned in the previous review, and as it dries down I do sense a dry bitter cocoa dustiness, with some clay like aromas as well. Very very unique fragrance.

1st May, 2009.

This is a hard fragrance to describe. It is a little woody with a touch of linseed oil for sharpness, yet with a definite gingerbread and chocolate overtone. Resinous and a little forward at first, it does not live up to a 21st century conception of a commercial fragrance. It is rusticallly attractive; linear,and somewhat short lived. D.R. Harris goes its own way here, and if a man is looking for something unique, this might be worth a sniff.

16th February, 2007.