Aroma: Quite fresh for an amber fragrance. The opening notes of green mandarin and bergamot definitely lighten the richness of the warmer notes and keep Ambre Nue firmly aligned with the cologne...
this is like a well rehearsed opera. every note is in tune with each other.the 3 players are the amber/vanilla/incense mix. very intoxicating but also cloying after a few hours. I only have a 3ml...
Elegant, subtle, and refined,
For an introspective frame of mind.
Close to the skin, it lingers on,
I'll re-apply before it's gone.
I wish that it would longer stay,
But "Less is More,"...
Bentley for Men Intense opens with the faintest brief spray of dulled citrus mingling with a sheen of black pepper, before quickly adding laurel and cinnamon spiced smooth boozy rum-laced incense...
I've tried some scents that smelled like heaven on paper and like buttocks on skin. I tried a loofah, dish soap, alcohol... the stench was still there!!!
I soak in the tub for half an hour, then take a shower.
My showers are 10 minutes long. 30 min then a shower sounds like a lot to me, but hey, if that's what it takes, I'll soak in a bathtub with vinegar, and then scrub with African soap!
I think if I was really struggling to remove something, I would probably shower using an exfoliant gel. Either that, or I would use the alcohol gel that great_badir mentioned. These are very cheap and widely available.
I've tried some scents that smelled like heaven on paper and like buttocks on skin.
God, this sounds like a terrible situation. Which fragrances are you referring to that have such split personalities? I'm sure we can all learn something from your experiences.