Aromatic Archive
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7/10
Vetiver Oriental is an interesting cross of green earth and softness with a sparkle on top. What this fragrance reminds me of at the start is …
By Eric
19th January 2020
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7.5/10
This is a cross of classics. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man (Artemisia, Incense, Birch Tar) Hermes Bel Ami (Patchouli, Birch Tar, Vetiver) The top starts out very …
By Eric
6th September 2018
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8.5/10
A solid, soft tobacco and vanilla scent. From Odori: The third perfume of the collection is Tabacco, inspired by tobacco harvest and by a woman working in …
By Eric
6th September 2018
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8.5/10
Modern Reserve is a reinterpretation of the original Polo. I have the original Polo but not in the original formulation. There are similarities between these two, …
By Eric
5th September 2018
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6.8/10
I’ve been wearing Lalique White for a while now, and really enjoy it. What can I say, its easy to like! This is a very mass …
By Eric
4th September 2018
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8.75/10
Itasca by Lubin is a perfect example of how a careful selection of notes leads to a masterful composition. It starts out very bright with a …
By Eric
4th September 2018
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7.0/10
Gucci Pour Homme II may not be in the top 10 scents I own, but it certainly has its place in my lineup. Its a chameleon, …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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8.0/10
You’re standing in an evergreen forest, a tree has been freshly sawed, the sawdust is at your feet. The first light snow has fallen and a …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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7.3/10
Certainly you’ve heard the comparison to that “other” niche scent out there. The opening, Black Currant is there, there are some rough textured spices there as …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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6.5/10
Disclaimer: This review is based on the original “Givenchy” version depicted above. Start to finish, a scent that takes you back to the 80’s. The composition …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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8.0/10
Warm, inviting. Practical and minimalist. Pal Zileri’s Viaggio d’Africa is a treat for the senses and wallet. The main notes I get from this are Tonka, …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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5.5/10
If you love citrus and ginger, Cartier’s Declaration Cologne may offer an alternative to other popular scents. This is a simple, well executed summer scent that …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
