I tried out the line of JAR fragrances today. Whoa weird. These make Messe De Minuit and some Lutens scents look like Eternity and Hugo. These babies make you stop and wonder WHAT AM I WEARING???? They have a powerful sillage and are quite robust but not in your face. They also evolve faster than Angelina Jolie did from psycho slut to world leader. JAR has two degree from Harvard which he received in two years. He's from the USA but now lives in France. His fragrances are only sold at B Goodman's in NYC and at a store in Paris. He does not advertise he does not give out samples he does not wish to have any press he does not wish to promote he does not list his notes. HE IS NICHE, the most niche I could imagine. Diamond Water is a fragrance of his I was drawn too. I'm guessing it has black rose, indonesian, sandalwood jasmine vetiver and lavender in it with a bit of amber. That's what I get from smelling it at least. It's dark and smoky like a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm. Bizarre but delightful in a fantasy sort of way.
Golanda was another I liked. Its spicy with what seems to be cinnamon, bergamot, coriander, ginger, and patchouli drying down into amber, musk, and maybe leather. It's soft and slightly powdery but not enough for me to guess heliotrope or vanilla to be in its composition. Hmm its gotta have some vanilla. This is a very Xmas scent to me it makes me think of that time of year with egg nog and gingerbread men.
The others were even more image evocative and interesting. However the above two are the only one's I can see myself wearing and even then only on very special occasions.
Cheers,
Al
Golanda was another I liked. Its spicy with what seems to be cinnamon, bergamot, coriander, ginger, and patchouli drying down into amber, musk, and maybe leather. It's soft and slightly powdery but not enough for me to guess heliotrope or vanilla to be in its composition. Hmm its gotta have some vanilla. This is a very Xmas scent to me it makes me think of that time of year with egg nog and gingerbread men.
The others were even more image evocative and interesting. However the above two are the only one's I can see myself wearing and even then only on very special occasions.
Cheers,
Al
