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  Designed by Rad Hourani and created by nose Christophe Raynaud, Ascent represents the life and death cycle via semen, baby powder, leather, and frankincense accords (olfactory equivalents to conception, infancy, middle-age, and death). It’s a slightly sweet musk that maintains a hint of darkness. “Ascent is the black sheep, some people like and enjoy it, but it&rsqu… [Read More]
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Iris Torréfié by Guerlain
by speedracer
Pencil shavings opening followed by a dried fruit and makeup iris drydown. I like the opening very much but the drydown is too thick and heavy for me, so test the drydown before buying. Unisex? Sure but leans fem to me, especially in the drydown...More
Innovation by Jaguar
by speedracer
Masculine, mature, old-school scent. Not my thing but I've smelled other revered classic scents that this would compare to favorably, so could be an excellent value. Lots of spicy patchouli, woods and leather. It's not heavy or overly musky, jus...More
Evolution by Jaguar
by speedracer
Fresh, clean, and modern-masculine sweet. Has that shower gel top mixed with a woody amber base that you find in many men's scents today. Smells good and should be well-liked but very unoriginal. My biggest issue with this scent is the performan...More