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markov90093 – :
Ginger is at the top, opening the scent with a Campari-like bitter orange, otherwise the opening very much reminded me of Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Intensa – at first. So this is Campari & Soda with orange slice to AdP Intensa’s Martini Bianco & Lemon slice (that would be because of the Artemisia found in both AdP and Vermouth), in the opening that is. A comparison drawn from my other hobby there 🙂
The heart goes a different direction and brings slight spiciness, maybe because of the coriander, a faint memory of orient, with rhubarb and labdanum. I don’t really detect the coriander individually, but perhaps gives it that structure and backbone w/o letting the midriff go too mellow so it stays vibrant longer, and to the end. All these elements combined let it stay subtly tart and warm all at once, very nice.
In my book, it has all the four corners of a fragrance covered; elegance, masculinity, freshness, sensuality, I’d say quite equally but in that order. As such, it’s very usable in the real world not being too much of any one thing, and so I find myself wearing this often (working in cool & warm) and that’s why it just managed to squeeze itself in to my ‘favourites’ of which there are only a few.
Edit: Recently checked the list of ingredients on the package and at almost the bottom there is oakmoss (evernia prunastri) listed. Funnily enough, (and I’m not sure if my mind is playing tricks with me since knowing) today wearing this I started getting silght whiffs of oakmoss or something that was similarly sharpish, earthy, sensual at around 4.5h mark and up to about 7h… hmm. Well fans will be pleased to at least know it is actually in there somewhere, whether you can detect it or not..
SvetlanSehjs – :
If you like; Acqua Di Parma’s Colonia Assoluta, Florida Water by Murray and Lanman, Rive Gauche by YSL or Old Spice, chances are, you like Barbershop citrus aromatic offerings and/or Fougeres.
Agua de Colonia Concentrada is a lovely, fresh, warming and clean scent that reminds you of the mystery hair tonic that a barber would apply to your hair in a classic barber’s just prior to you paying and leaving after a hair cut.
The longevity is poor, the scent however, is fantastic, fresh and timeless and at the price (80ml in the UK for approx 25 GBP) it’s a no brainer!
Stelka57 – :
A very nice fragrance that I purchased in Barcelona. It is a classic eau de cologne, but improved with a floral aura. It has a good longevity, it is warm and pleasant.
ZinoSonia – :
I have the aftershave/facial moisturizer and have not had a chance to try the cologne. I find a balsam, old school barbershop feel, something I prefer in most of my scents. Warm, woody, pleasant and clean. As the review above states, seductive yet understated….in line with the advertising.
Something a little different.
kisamasa – :
There are very few reviews of this anywhere so it was pretty much a blind buy for me. And what a wonderful find! At first sniff it called to mind the original Gucci pour homme (1974)…or perhaps its slightly more restrained (though equally suave and cultured) Spanish cousin visiting from Madrid.
The citrus top notes are remarkably blended and remain in play throughout the wearing. Just a hint of spice (quite a bit less than Gucci)to keep things interesting and then a warm woodsy musk that plays perfectly off the citrus. Projection is fair (like the true Mediterranean gentleman, it doesn’t need to scream its presence.) Longevity is surprisingly good as a close proximity scent. I see this as outstanding for the office as well as personal encounters.
One last comment: this is one of the few times that a fragrance’s marketing hyperbole is right on the mark. It describes Barberia as “fresh and elegant”, “seductive yet understated.” I couldn’t agree more.