Sel de Vetiver opens with a grapefruit note that is sweet, watery, and marked by an odd salty quality that makes it completely unique. If that's all the scent did, and it just lasted like that...
I was pleasantly surprised with the fragrance when I compared it to Allure Homme Sport. I think it beat AHS by a lot and was an easy purchase at the mall. I'm a big fan of tonka bean though so...
It's not leathery like Knize Ten, Cuirnde Russe and Bandit. It's a sweet'ish violets, cardamom & leather with a subtle myrrh & sandalwood dry down.
I enjoyed the opening & dry down more than the...
Oh, c'mon, this is one of most lovely Guerlain creations... The drydown has a slightly powdery vanilla, which I love... Very delicate... A citrus raspberry sorbet enhanced with a extremely...
This fragrance is the kitchen-sink of men's retro fragrances.
Top Notes:
Aldehydes, Aniseed, Basil, Bergamot, Galbanum, Caraway, Lavender, Sage, Juniper...
Please forgive we newbies for asking previously dealt with subjects! We are not worldly wise and I imagine that is why we joined you. Teach us the talents of a "nose" & help us!! Please!! Thanh you!
Gavroche xx
There is no "right answer" for any of this stuff...(except that GIT is better than CW )
It's all about your own perceptions! You'll notice everyone talking about something and finally decide, "I should try that!". I mean, if you want a list of leather scents, we can give it to you. But YOU need to do the testing and figure out what YOU like.
Welcome to Basenotes. Mostly when people refer new members to old threads I think it's in the spirit of hipping them to cool stuff, not in the spirit of weariness or impatience. And where there is a hint of impatience, please take it with a grain of salt and keep charging ahead!