Skimming through the reviews of Habit Rouge it's apparent that this scent comes/came in many incarnations, wastly different. I've tried a current EdT. .. There's nothing masculine about this...
I dislike the original AdG, always have because of the bitterness and strange orange synthetic note. The Essenza after one wear won me over, smooth opening, soft woodiness once it settles down....
Disturbingly bad.
This opens up obscure, smoky, spicy and what seems like an attempt of a jasmine flower note. I have smelt jasmine notes from higher end perfumery and this is utterly...
This is the first Montale fragrance that I've liked enough to merit purchasing a full bottle. I would like to wax poetic about this frag, but Darvant and others have pretty much captured it's...
Here's how Tommy Bahama describes this fragrance: "With a bracing and refreshing blend of island-inspired scents, our Set Sail St. Barts cologne spray treats you to the essence of the Caribbean....
Has anybody tried the new Costume National Homme fragrance, which I believe is being carried exclusively at Barney's for the time being? If so, I'd love to hear your impressions.
So elegant, so well dressed and full of new ideas!
I don't get much grapefruit in the beginning, it starts very gentle and stays that way for hours. The heart is full of spices and soft at the same time. There is something that comes deliciously close to dried fruits. Labdanum base and a gorgeous sandalwood drydown.