Shadow by Madini

I like Shadow alot. It is a cross between a fresh fougere and a leathery chypre. It beats many of the deparment store men's fragrances. Fresh, clean, soapy like a shaving kit, yet earthy and sweet all at once, it is described by Madini as "smoky, leathery notes over a green fougere base." I smell lavender, citrus, herbs, and patchouli. It reminds me of the powerful men's scents of a bygone era, like Aramis and Safari. My favorite part is the cleverly integrated patchouli in the base, completely intertwined with the deadly sweetness of the fougere. (Oh, how I love a well-done patchouli note.) This fragrance is a lovely chartreuse color in the bottle. I imagine it as a phosphorescent, green, glowing swamp flower

This opened as a "shadowy" fougere with a bit of smoke and a hint of leather. Smooth underpinnings of - ambergris?

A "quality" frag - reminds me in the best way of how my Granddady - The Counselor - smelled. Vests and watch fobs and bespoke shoes....leather wing chairs, haze of smoke...