Fragrance Reviews by MorningOil

Somewhat surprised by the unenthusiastic reviews so far. This is sensational: not a powerhouse, but ineffably classy and ingeniously constructed. The apricot, almost candied, is deliciously alluring, and the soft leather it encases, lends it tremendous smoothness. The fruit and leather accords simultaneously balance each other and create a powerful, unusual dynamic. Fairly linear, not wildly Lutens-esque, and really quite beautiful.

Typically for Trumper, this is an unapologetically dry, classy, masculine fragrance. I wouldn't for a moment describe it as sweet! I see the resemblance to the brilliant Antaeus insofar as it has quite a strong herb character. But this is much more restrained and a bit less synthetic than Antaeus. Quite dark. Also, Trumper fragrances are excellent value. Recommended.

I agree with The Bark - but on me, it is precisely EdI's harsher, spicier drydown that makes it work for me (whereas Navagateur comes up too sickly sweet, for all its enthralling opening). This is an excellent, warm, manly, evocative fragrance, gourmand (that delicious dark coffee note) without being too sweet. I recommend it very much.

This is a beautiful fragrance. Like a lot of the Diptyque fragrances, it is just incredibly green for most of its lifespan - green rather than floral. Particularly on a card, it has a bracing coldness that for me is incredibly evocative of the garden. On my skin it is a little warmer, and as it dries down I do get some of that incensey quality - but it is very restrained - this is never a heavy scent. In fact, although you can clearly smell that it is a fresh, green rose, oddly it reminds me more than anything of a tomato plant. All in all a wonderful, crisp, unartificial scent that is particularly good for daytimes and summers!