Well my L'Instant EDT arrived this morning and the first thing I did was put some on. Now this is a somewhat complex frag, but I want to share my thoughts and hopefully get some feedback on my analysis.
I must say that the first hour was not as nice as I hoped, but what followed more than made up for it. It opened with a strong spice and woods combo--stronger than I expected and very traditional smelling. I didn't get much if any green/citrus in that first hour. It reminded me of an antique shop. Very woody/spicy.
After the first hour, the woods and spice softened and it became sweet. It also became interesting. I don't detect much patchouli or anise, but the cedar was very apparent and lasted the whole way through the dry-down. After the first hour, this scent is almost a combo of a better crafted Givenchy Pi with some Gucci by Gucci PH cedar underneath.
It develops a very soft and powdery sweetness, with a hint of coco. I don't think it ever turns into vanilla, but it is a nice generic sweet smell. The best way I can describe this is that it is a light, soft gourmand with an old-world cedar mixed in. I really don't understand the comparisons made to Givenchy VI--not similar at all.
There is a classic, old-world smell that is largely due to the nice cedar. It smells classic, but not "old". I like to think of this frag as a modern take on a masculine barbershop frag. Or perhaps barbershop for the 30 year old single guy. I would not have worn this in high school; but at 30 this might become my signature fragrance.
It smells wonderful, but I don't understand why some people say its almost unisex. I think my Armani Code is much closer to unisex than this is. The cedar just makes it too masculine to be unisex, at least to my nose. It does have a nice feminine quality, which becomes more apparent after three hours on my skin.
I was surprised by how woody and spicy it is. It may be gourmandish, but it is equally a cedar smell. Does anyone else get this? It smells like someone mixed a nice light gourmand base with some cedar.
Final verdict: Beautiful! I really like this. My Armani Code might get a little dusty on the shelf. God this is divine juice.
StylinLA, a very big thank you for insisting that I try this! You read me like a book (get out of my head.) This is everything I wanted and more.
I would appreciate feedback, guys and gals. Especially on why I'm not detecting anise or patchouli, and whether you get a lot of cedar.
I must say that the first hour was not as nice as I hoped, but what followed more than made up for it. It opened with a strong spice and woods combo--stronger than I expected and very traditional smelling. I didn't get much if any green/citrus in that first hour. It reminded me of an antique shop. Very woody/spicy.
After the first hour, the woods and spice softened and it became sweet. It also became interesting. I don't detect much patchouli or anise, but the cedar was very apparent and lasted the whole way through the dry-down. After the first hour, this scent is almost a combo of a better crafted Givenchy Pi with some Gucci by Gucci PH cedar underneath.
It develops a very soft and powdery sweetness, with a hint of coco. I don't think it ever turns into vanilla, but it is a nice generic sweet smell. The best way I can describe this is that it is a light, soft gourmand with an old-world cedar mixed in. I really don't understand the comparisons made to Givenchy VI--not similar at all.
There is a classic, old-world smell that is largely due to the nice cedar. It smells classic, but not "old". I like to think of this frag as a modern take on a masculine barbershop frag. Or perhaps barbershop for the 30 year old single guy. I would not have worn this in high school; but at 30 this might become my signature fragrance.
It smells wonderful, but I don't understand why some people say its almost unisex. I think my Armani Code is much closer to unisex than this is. The cedar just makes it too masculine to be unisex, at least to my nose. It does have a nice feminine quality, which becomes more apparent after three hours on my skin.
I was surprised by how woody and spicy it is. It may be gourmandish, but it is equally a cedar smell. Does anyone else get this? It smells like someone mixed a nice light gourmand base with some cedar.
Final verdict: Beautiful! I really like this. My Armani Code might get a little dusty on the shelf. God this is divine juice.
StylinLA, a very big thank you for insisting that I try this! You read me like a book (get out of my head.) This is everything I wanted and more.
I would appreciate feedback, guys and gals. Especially on why I'm not detecting anise or patchouli, and whether you get a lot of cedar.
