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....
Iced bergamot captures the essence of the Caribbean, highlighted with the subtle spice of fresh pepper, white woods, blue lavender and sensual musk.
Got this at TJ Maxx. not bad stuff. I...
Undecided for the time being. I'm going out with a friend later on tonight, and will probably only decide when I am just about to go out the door. I think I am leaning toward Antaeus though.
Guerlain Vetiver for me today. Though I was in the room when my partner applied 19 sprays of Terre DHermes so I guess I'm wearin some of that too! :-) jk
This evening (third and final SotD post, I promise) will be Robert Piguet's Baghari: an ambery bittersweet orange chypre to match my earlier choices (VdN and CdOV).
Cartier Roadster - Mint, minty mint, mint mint. Then there's some other crap thrown in there too. I like fragrances that uses mint like this, sorta like Hugo XY. Clean, fresh, and has substance. Again, this really reminds me of Hugo XY with a little extra in it.