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What Fragrance Did You Use Today?
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HMan
Doften Savant
Don't sell yourself short! You've got a talent for reviews.That's a much better breakdown and comparison than what I gave. They're on point. Might have to look these guys up on YT.
JJ is totally worth checking out, some really great reviews, and he has the collection to back it up, plus experience with perfumery.
BTW do you have the Myrtle Acqua di Parma? That and the this one are the two that stand out the most to me.
You're too kind. I missed mentioning the Cypress accord as that is the heart & soul of the fragrance in itself. They were spot on.
Yes, Mirto di Panarea is in my collection and it shares slightly some similarities with this but, it goes its own way with more citrus and airy with the marine accord. Woods are softer and not as prominent compared to Cipresso. Plus Mirto towards the deep dry down produces a slight warmth from the amber. Cipresso has nothing but luscious greens, woods and lovely aromatics from the basil & rosemary. They have their own uniqueness and it would be far from redundant in owning both of these masterpieces.
For a reasonably citrus forward frag it lasts darn near forever as well. That was one of two mancera blind buys that ended with zero regrets.
HMan
Doften Savant
Yeah, I have to say I'm really impressed with the house. You guys no my taste, I wouldn't have expected to enjoy these as much as I do, but the dry downs really are good. I wouldn't mind having this one either. So far between this and Saharian Wind for me.
Useless fact, though mint is in the name, and I’ve always gotten a very slight mint vibe from it in the opening, there is no mint listed in the note breakdown.
HMan
Doften Savant
I get whiffs of it in the deep dry down, kind of took me by surprise, and then I remembered the name.
Woody, Floral & Musk fragrance. But, there is a Fig note in here that is almost creamy like. It's not a dominant note yet it's presence is noticeable very early and through the mids on drydown. A remarkably sophisticated yet clean and classy presentation of the genre. One of my favorites in this class of florals and musks for men. A shame it was discontinued.
