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Proper – :
F*** ! How did I miss this one before ? I got back to it yesterday, and it’s a revelation. The top notes are nothing too fancy but the development is simply goergous. Perfect mix of flowers, wood and spice. And this is one of the best drydown ever (mossy/woodsy). I need this one.
Preodotok – :
It is a fantastic fragrance, one of the best
kostik81 – :
Warm spice, leather, cool pine, cinnamon and/or clove. Beautiful, tasty. Like mulling spices and whiskey. Nuttier and weaker than Guerlain’s Derby.
fok-s – :
Equipage is rich and mossy scent that is very much for older men but it’s a good one even if beyond my years.
taraster – :
انا امتلك الزجاجة القديمة
الموجودة في الاعلان
..
انظر لجمالها
لروعة لون الخشب
في الغطاء و طرف الزجاجة
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انظر لجمال لون السائل و صفائه
و استنشق عبير مكوناته الأصيلة
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لا شيء هنا يوحي الا بالفخامة و الرزانة
عطر نبيل .. لذلك انا اشعر بالراحة عند ارتدائه
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و كأني اجلس في قصرٍ ملكيّ
في ضيافة ملك .. كل من هناك
يسعى لراحتي و سعادتي ..!!
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الأصالة هي ماتفقدها هذه الأيام
لذلك لن يغير مزاجنا الا تلك العطور القديمة
xXx Toxa xXx – :
Warm but not sweet, its like a blanket of powerful sensations. Totally love it. Will get another bottle.
sandro962 – :
I don’t like this perfume, so don’t read further if you’re offended.
This smells like an old wooden cupboard that had been used to store spices and rusty spoons. There’s some citrus but it’s not fresh, rather stale and old dated.
I smelt this alongside some heavy niche perfumes from other houses, which might have skewed my perception of it, but I don’t think I will be running to try it again soon.
rubhortis – :
Deliciously warm, subtle and elegant. This is a perfume you wear for those special times.
It whispers softly, oh but its so alluring.
E202KX – :
Rosewood anti-aging rich cream.
This is a superbly 80s vintage style fragrance with creamy rosewood, oakmoss, geranium, orange, and aldehyde. It has vetiver, blended well with sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, patchouli, and lily of the valley.
This is sophisticated, and quite cozy. Impressive.
oleggalan – :
With a name like Equipage one expects something bold and loud with lots of leather, a real tribute to horse riding and saddles, but what we get is something beautiful and alluring. Equipage is a series of opposing ideas that work. Equipage is strangely rugged yet soft, musky yet clean. Equipage is spicy, floral and musky, yet dry and citrusy. Equipage is elegant yet bold and at the same time shouts “gentleman” and exudes a certain classy timelessness. Once again Hermes’ quality is in full effect with this classic fragrance. With Equipage we are witnessing french perfumery at its’ creative best.
The opening of Equipage is a nice nutmeg, sage and orange cocktail that is dry yet refreshing at the same time. The rosewood then comes straight through and transitions into the pine needles and cinnamon, giving this scent another layer of spiciness while maintaining a nice clean, woody base. The aldehydes come in nice and strong in this composition, and they help in expanding the volume of this fragrance and giving it a bit more floral charm. The lily and jasmine transition this fragrance, this lovely fougere into its’ sweet earthy base of tonka, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla.
Equipage is long lasting and as it wears down becomes a very cozy skin scent, and thats after a good ten to twelve hours. Equipage can be worn in any scenario and works its’ magic in a crisp fall or winter air. I prefer this for day wear, it has a very diurnal aura around it and I cannot pin it down. Either way, Equipage is a sexy mature and masculine scent that requires a few sprays across the chest and should be warmed under a heavy coat or sweater to maximize its’ effect and projection. This is class in a bottle and really does harken to the french countryside, so rock this when your on your big city grind but miss the beauty and calm of the cottage in Picardy where you spent your vacation.
Dinar2412 – :
This is such a strange scent. It has that familiar anise-y note that is the Hermes trademark (to my nose, at least), but there’s so much more. Spices, sweetness, soapiness – it’s warm and soft, but not overpowering. A velvet fragrance.
ccyclotimia – :
One of the BEST fragrance ever created… A history of quality perfumery in a bottle. Guy Robert was a genius and this first scent from Hermes is the proof that once upon a time, the perfumery was a true art…
Stunning, distinctive, special, deep, not vulgar or agressive, just balanced, beautiful and like anything else
9,8/10 masterpiece! (old version, middle 80s’s. The actual one is indeed something different in a bad way).
TTNT – :
It’s been a while since I wore Equipage (vintage). I put it back in my top 5 for Spring. I was just thinking this may be the greatest mens fragrance of all time!
It does feel dated, but the vintage when it came out had such superb blending, and quality of notes. For that, it is still as enjoyable as a 1965 Porsche 911, it’s old but still a beautifull timeless classic.
I have never tried the present Equipage, I don’t doubt it may be a far cry from the original. I have tried the new Equipage Geranium, which is very good, and may be more close to vintage Equipage.
It does not smell like the piney powerhouse fragrances from the 70-80’s, much more refined. There is no leather note listed, but it does remind me of the equestrian theme of horses and leather saddles, some soft earthy smells from hay and Meadows..
The note pyramid for me would be, rosewood, oakmoss, lilly of the valley, spices, jasmine, pine, orange…
Rating: 10/10. (vintage)
God bless. John 3:16
Azariy – :
This is the 2nd time I’ve worn Equipage. I like the way it smells but I don’t know if I really like it on me. It seems like it should be worn by someone over 45. It’s soapy, spicy, woody, floral, earthy, and a little smokey. The first time I wore it I got hillside herbs, forest, and clean masculine aftershave. After wearing it today I get powdery, spices, cinnamon, leather, patchouli, carnation, tiki bar aromas, and a little bit of Bengay.
uzk20082008 – :
Rich and intense, Equipage feels like it arrived a decade before its time. With greater projection, it would no doubt be one of the classic powerhouses.
I have a vintage mini EDT, and the immediate impression is of intense spiciness – cinnamon, nutmeg and spicy-floral carnation. Then comes the dry woodiness of rosewood, pine and patchouli, followed by smooth, earthy oakmoss. It’s bracing, mature and very masculine. A classic.
ecfnsq – :
it is very natural and you don’t really feel wearing a perfume though you smell very nice.
it is an old school scent, reminds me a lot of the past when we used to smell nature & earth everywhere, not like nowadays perfumes: sugar, sweets, aromas, fruits …
equipage opens with sophisticated notes that you can’t detect easily
not sweet at all and no vanilla and no cinnamon like what is said above… it is just herbs and a touch of wood… i liked it, it is in my field
moleHataWrola – :
Equipage…(Current Fourmulation)
This is one of the most natural smelling fragrance I’ve ever smelled. It oozes quality, as with all Hermes fragrances I’ve smelled.
Scent 10/10 Perfect in my eyes.
Projection/Sillage 7/10 Moderate. This is a subtle fragrance that projects very well for 3 hours then quiets down but still noticeable for it’s 7-8 hour duration.
Longevity 9/10 Around 6-8 hours… very noticeable for first 3 hours hours.
Versatility 8/10 All seasons subtle safe fragrance, best in Fall and Spring if you’re going out for dinner with the wife on a weeknight and just need to smell good there is no better option.
Modernness/Timelessness 10/10 This is not dated.
This is a very under the radar fragrance and worth getting your nose on. Equipage hold’s it own with the big boys Bel Ami, and Terre d’Hermes, and is by no means in their shadow.
Masterpiece.
Боец – :
I have the refill leather bottle , its brown bottle with gold and its Empty.
slon15 – :
Equipage was the first masculine perfume launched by Hermès in the 70s and the impression I have is that the house has spared no effort to create it. They chose a very talented perfumer and creator of beautiful classic for such a task, Guy Robert. The Guy Robert perfumes seem like classical symphonies, well orchestrated, creations of very good taste independent of the sex audience. And as Bel-Ami, Equipage is another creation able to withstand the time and the necessary reformulations without losing its beauty.
It is not necessary to know the year of creation of Equipage to realize that we are facing a perfume of the past, created at a time when well thought and slow aromatic evolutions were valued instead of linear aromas and instant gratification of perfumes of today. Equipage is full of detail and has that retro sophisticated air that for some may seem dated but for me it is something increasingly rare to find.
The opening has a balanced hint of dry aldehydic touch with a citrus scent that appears very quickly. They work for me as messengers of the hot spicy and enveloping richness of this perfume. The combination of cinnamon, carnation and rosewood gives the fragrance a spicy, sweet and almost liqueur aroma, which reminds you of a hot and delicious drink for a winter day. The aroma of herbs and fir help secondarily to balance that liqueur and floral spicy smell that formes.
In the final stage Equipage brings me the wealth of perfume bases of the past, who have always had a shareable impression due to the balance of woody aromas and vetiver with slightly animalic and powdery musks. It is an abstract and subtle finish, but with a great duration and noticeable for a long time and is a way to end a good perfume that seems to have been thought in the little details to be an excellent first male perfume for the brand.
fisch – :
A very old school, aromatic, herbal, floral, leather, mossy fragrance with very well made ingredients that is suited towards the grown ups.
This type of fragrance will not appeal to many younger men IMO.. Something in this does not set well with me.. I am thinking it is the carnation & pine mix? I am not a fan of carnation, It literally flops on my skin.
It is classy & sophisticated but I don’t have a need for this fragrance in my wardrobe. Lasting power is 5-6 hours with arms reach projection. If you like retro, masculine dated fragrances, check out Equipage! This gets a below average rating from me.
Swewtivezes – :
I just received a vintage bottle after much searching. A dab on the wrists sent me back to high school and college when I was introduced to such classics as Knize Ten, Eau Sauvage and Equipage–oh, it’s just quietly glorious. The fragrance equivalent of a houndstooth jacket, Fair Isle sweater and Weejuns–it will never be “trendy” or fashionable (thank god), but timeless.
Cherry1909 – :
Complex and very well blended. It’s spicy, mossy, woody, floral. Mature and elegant, it does make me think a few decades back. If I wore to describe it in one word, it would be “aromatic”.
7/10
y7da74a – :
@Mikeinmich the reformulation is okay for someone who never smelled the original, but in front of the first edition, it is far… The genius of Guy Robert has been forgotten with this new stuff. The geranium version is a little bit better, but still light years from the ’70s – ’80s recipe. Chose the vintage if you decide to spend money for an Equipage., the one Guy Robert created as a FIRST male scent from Hermes.
serrega – :
UPDATE I just got Equipage in the mail today, and I was excited to get it. It was my first fragrance, I bought it right after high school in 1973, after starting my first job. Once by bottle ran out, I was told it was discontinued. Recently, thanks to Fragrantica, I found it was still being made. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED! It doesn’t smell anything like I remember it smelling. Maybe its the reformulation, or my body chemistry. Or maybe I’m going senile? I just don’t like it. I was thinking it would smell more like Aqua Di Gio, only a little more spicy. Its not for me. Anyone in The Detroit area want to buy a new bottle with two sprays used? I’ll give you a very good deal!
cbj302InsuffBooni – :
I own the new formulation of this one, quite différent from the first version I used to wear 20 years ago. I love both.
the current version is less potent, but fresher. It’s a very delicate one, far away from the common crowd : distinction and… addiction.
Masterpiece! 10/10
“Là, tout n’est qu’ordre et beauté,
Luxe, calme et volupté.”
Charles Baudelaire, L’invitation au voyage.
Andrei-6 – :
I’m female, and I absolutely love Equipage on me. It’s fern glorious. I have what others have identified as the second formulation vintage. It’s perfectly masculine, but delicate and lovely enough for a dame like me. It’s disappearing as I sniff, but oh so wonderful while it lasts!
er1o312smnx – :
Equipage was my first fragrance I purchased, after graduating high school. I worked in Downtown Detroit in 1973,at the main J L Hudson store and it was recommended to me by a sales clerk. I really loved the scent, but when my bottle ran dry, I couldn’t repurchase it – I was told it was discontinued. 🙁 I loved it because it was light, clean smelling and non-offensive to anyone.
I couldn’t even remember the name of it, since I haven’t used it in over 40 years, but thanks to Fragrantica, I just found out it is still made. The bottle has changed, and Equipage has been reformulated, so I have no idea what it will smell like, but I am going to order it soon and I will find out and share with the rest of you.
bohodir – :
I am going into my second cold weather season with vintage Equipage and wanted to speak on the great blending here and making of a fragrance accord.
A chord in music is the harmonizing of several notes to sound a chord that is district from the single notes.
As in great perfumery blending, you will be pressed to single out individual notes.
As I believe Equipage is the #1 classic fougere of the past 50 years because of the exquisite accords. There are many notes but only a few accords, beautifully simplistic !
The one accord that I most love in Equipage is the leather like accord. It smells like saddles and sadle soap. I now think I can pick out the main notes of this beutifull accord that so many of us love. They are Geranium foremost, Rosewood, Lilly of the valley and a hint of pine. There is also a bit of sourness that comes from the oakmoss I guess, indistinct and beautifully blended into the whole.
Of my modest collection this and Givenchy Insense I would call masterpieces of perfumery, because of the masterfull and creative blending of accords within the whole composition.
PS. I have read reviews that mention leather note in the vintage. I don’t see leather here or on basenotes. Am I correct in thinking there is an accord here that mimics leather ? Does anyone know for sure that the vintage has a leather note ?
Jean-Claude Ellena, the main perfumer for Hermes and the new Equipage Germanium, said he tried to capture vintage Equipage 1000 times and took it on vacation to discover it, so good luck to us mere mortals…
Rating: 10/10. (Vintage)
Looking forward to trying Equipage Geranium, may be a substitute for vintage Equipage at times. Colin Maillard said it is a good flanker that stays true to the original.
Update: I have tried the new Equipage Geranium. It is a good reformulation, I will purchase it when I run out of vintage. Ellena has not changed the original, but emphasizes Geranium. “Equipage Geranium” is closer to Vintage than currant Equipage !
God bless you. (John 3:16)
(_HOMA_) – :
I smelt it today at a store in the newer bottles and very surprised with a very strong cinnamon start that did not match what I was expecting from my old memories of Equipage. In its new version, it seems to be a totally different perfume, certainly more contemporary and similar to Lutens Fille en Aiguilles, bit without the typical seventies-eighties masculine typical fougere type characteristic that could smell probably outdated nowadays. I should try it out for a whole day to check whether the spirit is still lying somewhere in the development of the fragrance, or if Equipage has nothing to do now with its ancestor.
Zahodity – :
Incredibly complex, it surprises you each time you wear it. Pure elegance, but not necessary in the beautiful sense. Is a little sour, but it’s pure class. Defays the noses. More powerful than it seems, it’s discrete, very good manners. Of course, not for the new trending calonistic… Great, great.
Us3RBaaaN – :
Once again, another legendary fragrance that has suffered a reformulation. The newest version actually is quite nice. I find it a “fresher” and slightly lighter version of the original.
But the original… with the classic rectangular bottle and bakelite brown swirled wheel cap. The original Equipage logo shows an outline of a leather saddle. Is there leather in this? No. It’s a fougere. But, there’s something so curious about the blending here that suggests a “clean” and slightly soapy leather. There’s such a harmony, a chorus, whereby no note sings exceptionally louder than the others. There is rosewood and citrus, aldehydes, but I can’t find pine, carnation, and others. Overall, it just smells wonderful and unique–which is why the “smells like” list was empty when I wrote this. I guess that’s perfection for you. 🙂
asdasd – :
Sexiness and Classiness in a bottle..
maydaylox – :
I tried this fragrance about 1 year ago for the first time. It’s kind of strong. I bought a vintage mini-bottle of this in the original formula which I think turned rancid with age and it smelled so rancid in the opening. I don’t think I could stand the scent of it and I think I poured the rest down the drain. Later on, I was able to order a new sample of this, and even though it may have been the re-formulation, it smelled so much better. There’s also some spiciness to it from the Cinnamon and Carnation. I don’t remember much more about this fragrance to put on this review but I can say that I don’t like it and I gave the rest of my sample away along with a “Bel Ami” sample to my brother-in-law.
katarina04061981 – :
The only Hermes i like with the exception of jardin sur le nil.
This one is definitely masculine if a bit dated.
But good is good.it certainly doesn’t smell dated,just a style for a more mature and confident age group.
Longevity is poor when price is considered but if you want old school barbershop instead of new school aquatic “masculinity” give it a try
It certainly doesn’t project like others of its era but the older fragrances demonstrate more development in my opinion.
I would like to experience the original formula to see what the artist intended before they regulated this stuff.
It is still very refreshing.I like it.
Will not buy due to poor longevity,and i wish there was much more leather given the equestrian theme Hermes uses.
Geranium seems to be the prominent note,this and oakmoss I think
Hard to believe something from 1970 was so light.
sdo482speagoessenda – :
Stetson for people with money in their wallet.
cvbnjc – :
What can one say about this fragrance that hasn’t already been said? Not much I’d suggest! Suffice to say that it is a mature, enchanting and complex scent that despite being designed in 1970, could easily be mistaken for a new millennium offering. It’s not something I’d really recommend for the kids, I hate designating an age appropriate for any frag, but this I’d suggest is an exception, and I’d call it a 30-35+ thing, depending also on the environment it’s used in.
It begins almost fresh, with citrusy green notes, quickly develops a pine note, with some kind of gourmand tonka/vanilla/cinnamon (not too strong), underneath to keep it from being too angular, whist a floral accord (carnation & jasmine), lightens it all up. The dry down is where this becomes truly special, with musk, cedar, vetiver and something producing a kind of tobacco & leather accord emerges to produce a true wow effect. Silage is perfectly balanced, so as to be inoffensive and yet alluring and longevity on my skin is great, at least 4-6hrs and even then it’s still detectable close to my skin. An amazingly masculine and sophisticated scent for the more mature market I’d say.
derrida – :
Very nice and then **POOF** gone. Maybe it’s my sample.
yulyus – :
Before I tried Equipage I’d wondered whether it was possible to create something like a classic chypre that was also clearly and cleanly ‘a masculine’. I doubted it. Even something fierce and cold like Bandit is more Bette Davis and Lauren Bacall than it is Humphrey Bogart. But Equipage proves me wrong. The trick seems to be in its herbal accord, which – as with Yatagan and Aramis Devin – is almost savoury. Equipage is in the same territory as those other fragrances, but is so much better – more complex, more subtle and restrained, and simply just exquisitely balanced throughout its lengthy and engaging development. If ever something showed that perfume can be art, this is it. A joy!
Welckom – :
Had the pleasure of sniffing today at Hermes Madison Avenue. I say it’s a kinder gentler Havana, all rough edges smoothed out. Very gentlemanly and sophisticated, very well blended. Want!!!!!
peshkarus – :
Jack Sparrow “Take what you can, and give nothing back!!!”
Woody (with aldehydes), Floral and Smoky, that’s what I get from this amazing fragrance, there’s a Cinnamon note that come out from time to time in the beginning, very well done! The problem I have is longevity, but it projects quite good. If this stuff wasn’t rare and pricy I would have made it my signature scent. I just spray it every now and then. I’m picky when it comes to perfumes, I only have a dozen of bottles but I’ve smelled hundreds, designers and niche, this juice is just unique, nothing my nose have smelled before.
Sergik_super – :
Smoky, soapy, citrus, herbal, clean, floral, spicy, woody, well-blended, traditional, elegant and masculine. A lovely scent from the Hermes ‘classical’ range, re-packaged with a new bottle design, which I think is beautiful and very classy. I have received many compliments from men and women on this scent and I just bought it two weeks ago, it seems to have a subtle yet very charming quality to it that women find attractive and alluring. Mature, masculine and strictly for gentlemen, it could be my signature this summer… A stunning, classical fragrance, 5 Stars.
12345ee – :
Subtle, calming, wonderful manly fragrance. I don’t use the word manly a lot when it comes to fragrances, but this evokes the memory of what your dad or uncle would smell like when you were a child.
Apparently the vintage version was heavier on the leather. The current version is bright, and I can detect a soft leathery undertone. However, I don’t really like too much leather in fragrances, so I’m glad it smells the way it does as of today.
It lasts a very long time, and sillage is very good. It doesn’t scream, but surrounds you with a nice aura. Two sprays on the chest and one on the neck seems to be perfect. It smells great on clothing as well, so it will help emphasize the longevity and sillage.
I find this to be similar to Aramis JHL and Tuscany. I like both of those, but they come off as too “heavy” for daily wear. What they share in common is that comforting smell, although I find Equipage to be the better option. It’s not too loud, but it will get noticed (women really like it). It can work any season, day or night. It’s a fragrance I like from start to finish.
shmel555 – :
great classic scent although the formula has changed but still it’s worthy!
спирт – :
This is terrific. A perfume to make one feel calm and confident, and somehow well-organized. This one I would recommend for job interviews, it just exudes trustworthiness and competence. Wonderful.
arrageDrine – :
One of the best opening in whole male perfumery.
Astonishing aldehydes laying in pine and rosewood.
Masterfull blending by great Guy Robert.
The drydown and staying power are not so great.
A must have for every perfume lover.
A classic masterpiece.
gangst85 – :
Top notes similar to VCA Tsar, then I struck spices and very exotic herbs, but that is more sensual .. elegant and wild at the same time..
(I do not understand how to describe, but you can use the analogy of building design : decon[struction])
Surprisingly, the beautiful scent structure in front ‘destroyed’ (in a good way) by the eccentric sting herbs then.
Overall, I’m really surprised by this one, and I love it.
[ Thank you Astrid.. ]
InsergoInfore – :
everything has already been said..all I can add is that when I wear the last version of this perfume the feedback with ladies is incredible, it is not stuff for kids!
belkiska – :
Ericrico is without a doubt the best review of this fragrance,particularly in respect of the nuances between the vintage iterations.I have to agree with him in respect of the vintage iterations.I have both vintage types and agree.I prefer the second version as it is slightly more floral,sandalwood and carnation – first is more austere but oakmoss and leather is still there in the dry down.
Many years ago I worked in a mining museum and I used clean the horse bridles with saddle soap and the smell will always remind me of Hermes Equipage – not new,raw leather,like you get with new shoes,or a new bag – but that fantastic old leather and polish smell that stinks of class and money – Equipage I think wears close to the skin and falls down a little in the silage and projection stakes,compared to other powerhouse fragrances around the same time and now – but I think,as some one once said,you are aware of it and you are aware of its presence and that is how it works,it’s for you the wearer to enjoy.
whorproossy – :
after one hour is 500% identical to Bijan for man. Both from the same era of Chic and old fashion Charm. Must be in a collection, but only one of them )))
MycleMulA – :
Very different from the many “mee-too” fragrances designed for young smart boys that think they will never grow old.
It is a fragrance for a man that has nothing to prove for the others and for himself. Very, very elegant.
fpbp – :
Nice, but why bother?
Understated, classy and refined, but so discreet that you might as well be wearing nothing at all. Makes you smell 10 years older. Richer, maybe; but older.
Woody, grassy and slightly herby on the drydown. Well made, but…..meh.
ignat367 – :
Live and learn, I guess. In the past, I have been a pretty vehement advocate of “Scent as a Statement”; a stink with purpose. Well, Equipage (original formulation) has no purpose. No statement beyond “I am fuzzy sweater comfy.”
And I like it. A lot. Because when my life calms down and my sense of mission relaxes (rarely), I’ve found that “I am fuzzy sweater comfy” is a pretty nifty statement to be able to make.
Equipage is an oldie, especially in its original seventies form, and it does dry down to barbershop talc-y. But whatever that was supposed to mean forty years ago, all it means today is cool comfort. And as such, it comes with an incredibly wide range of wearing options. At home in a snuggy? Go for it. At work and no stress or strive? Ease in with this. Sunset with a margarita and Hawaiian shirt? You’re cool, smooth and easy.
The trick here is No Mission. No Deadlines. No Making an Impression. No Dropping Panties. Nada. There are a bunch of scents that fill this hole with some kind of “THIS SPACE FOR RENT” bleah blase anonymous spacefiller; Equipage makes Nothing Special a statement in itself.
Of course, it is an Oldie. Not exactly geriatric, but definitely a clubman (“a man who is a member of one or more clubs, especially a member of a gentleman’s club”), classic scent, and not really a young man’s first choice for “Chillin’.” Whippersnappers should have an edge, even at rest, and Equipage is about as edgy as an egg.
ericc – :
Someone go tell Creed Orange Spice that this is how it’s done! This is among the most “barbershoppy” of my designer-brand samples, which I don’t normally like but for some reason it doesn’t bother me much here…probably because the anise isn’t sticking out much. It’s rather sweet, but the spices are very bracing so they cut the sweetness well. It’s quite traditional, and might border onto “old man” territory, but not the acrid, pungent 70s/80s type: more like a 50s/60s executive’s aftershave. This was one of my first samples, and at one point I nearly threw it out for being too orangey and not interesting enough, but I’ve since realized that it’s extremely well-balanced, with nothing obviously obtrusive or missing. The only thing I don’t like is that the base becomes slightly more anisy and stodgy, though also woodier which I like. So go buy some…if not to blow anyone’s mind, then at least for a scent that knows how to behave in all types of company.
француз – :
I had 3 pints of Seafarers Ale in London last night at Ye Olde Mitre pub in London and so it probably wasn’t the most scientific experiment to take the underground to Selfridges and try out both Equipage and Rocabar at the Hermes boutique. I had great hopes for Equipage, I really wanted it to have a robust pine note reminiscent of the pine woods of summer in New Zealand during my boyhood. Mindful as I am of the superb legacy of Guy Robert, sadly I was underwhelmed by this. It did transport me to my youth, but not the sun dappled woodlands of Highland Park Wellington NZ, with its pine and conifers, but rather the smell of Glasgow General Hospital Pediatric ward in 1977 when I was in for a mini-hernia. I detect no pine in this, but rather a soapy creamy note that might be informed by the lily, jasmine and the strong nutmeg flower accord. It certainly smells unique, and has good silage but on my sweaty summer skin, after 3 pints of ale, well this just smelt like baby talc, freshly laundered trauma bandages, and antiseptic cream. As far as the advertising goes – the team of rowing men – well this is a misnomer. The fragrance smells feminine, not in a sweet way, but in a floral bouquet – like a bowl of potpourri that has faded in the sun and left just one or two notes dominate, of which you cannot reasonable discern their origin. Its the smell of a sexy 53 year old Matron on her rounds, flesh colour stockings, crisp apron, no make up save for some pink blusher, and just a little deodorant under her gently perspiring armpits.
роджер – :
Starts with a blast of vetiver and citrus (mostly orange) and is a bit cloying for the first few minutes. But then it mellows a bit and the woody notes come forward. This is where Equipage is at its best to me. Classy and well made. Longevity is excellent and sillage is just enough to announce its presence without overwhelming. A winner.
makemoneyn – :
You know the old adage – Everything Old Is New Again – well, I think it’s a good one for this fragrance.
This fragrance is boozy, aldahydic, spicy, woody & slightly balmy fruity/floral. It’s got it all but in elegant moderation. I would compare it to eating that perfect Cajun Gumbo for the first time.
I want to say it’s in the same family as an Eau Sauvage but it’s a little more sophisticated with less citrus and a little more earthy herbiness and a dash more cinnamon spice.
Wesley you should definitely give this one a try on it’s own and wear it on a nice night out with the one you love. For me it’s one of those quintessential masculine scents that I wear to the fancy dress affairs.
It’s one of the only fragrances my wife asks me to wear by name before an elegant night out.
This would honestly be my signature scent if Acqua Di Gio didn’t get me my first date with my wife.
paranomlzk – :
Very nice, but… just over the edge of being a bit too feminine on me.
Or perhaps it suffers in comparison to the Bel Ami I sprayed on the other arm while visiting the Hermes store.
Perhaps I should simply try it on its own…
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Tried it for a day. It’s… soft. Somewhat floral and mildly mossy. Perhaps it has b