Fragrance Reviews by greendragon

Got this one from an ex-GF in 1980. I was not real impressed with the pine/leather/patchouli notes, it reminded me of a wood workshop where I used to work for an assh@le of a boss-bad memories.

Now fast forward to today, I like Yatagan. It smells very different on my skin, the leather notes are more prominent and the pine notes tend to be a bit more muted. I can detect the worm wood topnote, it tends to stay with me for a long time.

Age really does change your preferences and body chemistry. Yatagan is a definite keeper for me. Unlike the myriad of leather scents on the market, this one has proven its worth, after all it's been in production for 33 years.

What an odd scent, I tried it and was thrown for a loop with the spicy orange opening, and then it began to smell like a n orange spice potpourri my wife likes around the holidays. Didn't work on my skin.

Never blind buy this stuff!!

If infra-green was a color, it describes this juice perfectly. At first I tried it and had the reaction of 'oh crap this stuff is strong!' The green top notes were almost too much for me, but then it warmed up and began to change, Patchoulli notes hit first, then the Vetiver. It took about 30 mns, then I could smell what I swear was a grease/earthy scent with some herbs and pine. This stuff is a great scent, but it is NOT a good blind buy. If you are going to wear it, be prepared for a little time for it to develop on your skin, don't judge it until 30 mins after application.

My first application was a bit shocking, the fragrance was a bit floral and fruity, but quickly dried down to a herbal base. Initally I was a bit concerned that the fruity notes would not mix well on my skin, but as with all fragrances, they change with perspiration and personal body chemistry. The second application was on a balmy summer day. The fruit notes were gone quickly and the basil began to come through quickly, almost over powering at points. Baime is a good and basic herbal - just test it before buying.