Review by foetidus
This is the fresh version of Jeans. Well balanced, highly syntheticthe opening combines citrus, green notes, and a sumptuous watermelon noterefreshing and not too sweet. I can already determine a wood notegaiiacrising up from the basejust a touch of it and it is an appropriate wood for matching the opening notesthe gaiiac note is sweet and quite aromatic. It complements the liquidity of the opening and is really an appropriate choice. The jasmine and water flowers of the middle are competent and manage to keep a hold on masculinity. The gaiiac wood from the base has become stronger and has given the middle notes a sweet wood transparency that provides a unique ambiance to the middle floral notes. Then it pulls the fragrance into the base, replacing the florals with amber and musk. The dry down is woody and musky... smoothed out by oakmoss and slightly sweetened by amber. Metal Jeans is a nicely made fragrance, but, all things considered, its freshness lacks enough substance and it is a bit too synthetically cold for my tastes. Originally submitted 11 February 2007, Taiwan



