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Mikusha – :
At first spray and through out: camphor and camphor and more camphor. Not a pleasing note to my nose.
83902223939 – :
A herbal take of the arabic spicy or desert genre of fragrances.
I find it odd, it is herbal, arabic, light and to make it even more strange it is musky.
So great creativity, but it dries down to a soft slightly floral and spicy fragrance. It is nice and becomes more mass appealing. What a shapeshifter !
The problem is that it has poor projection and not much sillage with 3 to 5 hours longevity.
If you wanted a inoffensive desert or arabic skin scent you have found the one.
It was fun to sample, but I have jubilation 25 and nice spicy fragrances for my needs
Krafft – :
Love this! I don’t think it’s too strong at the beginning, full but mild. Well blended – the mint doesn’t jump out too much, at least not on my skin. Was happy I ordered a sample of this. Unique and fresh.
likhanvaa.91 – :
This perfume is absolutely stunning, despite my oldest review…. It awakens me both mentally and physically!
It has a camphorus, spicy, warm presence that hugs my senses! I feel something smoky in the background, perhaps slightly peppery too… The peppermint here is sugary, edible, as if it’s sweetened by anise and mastic! So lovely!
In the 25 degrees, no matter whether day or night, this is an incredible perfume. Once you have worn perfumes of this quality, it is so difficult to compromise with mainstream fragrances. Perhaps brands should consider upgrading both their ingredients and their perspectives, because the gap between niche and mainstream slowly gets chaotic…
elmercury – :
This is weird, unique and special. You need real guts to go for this one. Tons of camfor at the opening, which you may find unbearable. After 40 minutes or so, it turns out to an AMAZING sophisticated mature men fragrance, it reminds me a bit of Gucci Envy or YSL Nuit De L’Homme Perfume but much more intense.
Worth a try.
*This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.
Альбина – :
Nothing much to add that hasn’t been said already. It starts with a punch of mint, cloves and camphor notes, like tiger balm or Vicks rub, then settles down to vetiver while retaining the camphor notes.
Nice to smell but not sure about versatility and wearability. It might work for blocked nose too
Update: on second application, I cann smell the cardamom quite strongly, a note that I personally like
kila – :
Mmm…I love it. I can see the Tiger Balm alright but this is sweeter and a tad softer (thank goodness! lol)
This is one bright herbal dream. I agree about the heavy dose of cloves, camphor and mint. I suspect part of the reason I enjoy this so much is because it unlocks all my many Far East memories. The magic of this fragrance for me though are the Indian cardamom and cinnamon notes. That’s what makes this a love as these two add enough sweetness to prevent it becoming too masculine.
There is some more green added via the vetiver.
I think EdT most resembles Tiger Balm after an hour or two but closes smelling very green and delicious.
This is a good fragrance to wear when you suspect you might be going down with a cold. I find it very comforting.
Good silage and moderate longevity.
der720elipseskism – :
This scent amuses me more than enraptures me, but amusement is still good. I mean, the notion that they based a scent on Tiger Balm is amusing in itself. It’s toned down compared to Tiger Balm, but is still bracing and pleasant in its minty-camphor-ness. However, I feel like you could get pretty much this same effect with an aftershave from the drugstore (or from Tiger Balm) and save some money. This has that same barbershop feel, to me. Still, it’s quite nicely done and I like it.
vspirit – :
I don’t like this fragrance. The opening is ok – spicy, minty, slightly medicinal, but after a few minutes I smell something weird and unpleasant, similar to stinky socks or a yoga mat that had just been bleached. It doesn’t smell good. I very much enjoy several others from Heeley (with the exception of Bubblegum Chic), but this isn’t great at all. Menthe Fraiche, for example, is a much nicer alternative.
Arakule – :
Nowhere near Piper Nigrum, that one really does have a character, and this one is just randomly mixed spices with mint and vetyver. Highly annoying upon first application and soon fleeting into very minty and unremarkable medicinal scent. Probably only Heeley I really disliked
Gendri4 – :
It’s said to have inspired by Tiger Balm. However, not sure if it’s been reformulated, it certainly doesn’t smell like one. What I get mostly are vetiver, clove, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon with mint on top, which gives me tingling sensation upon spraying. Performance is okay on my skin.
artemm180808 – :
The combination of vetiver, cloves, cinnamon and camphor (this is actually their order of potency) is outstanding! Of the many heeleys i smelled, this one stood out the most..
So so sad -and bad!- the experience lasted only a couple of hours and then poof! All was gone!!
anton-budagova – :
This opens with refreshing bright medicinal mint and a synthetic ash accord. Plenty of pepper and spices to keep things bracing right through the middle. This settles into a muted and toned down version of the opening…dry vetiver, black pepper and mint…and is much nicer. Moderately interesting, pass and thumbs neutral.
Denis163 – :
“Spices Splash” ***
This perfume puzzles me. There is a slight green undertone, as if I am walking in St. James Park early in the morning, bathed on spices. And after an hour or so, I only can feel the smell of the fresh grass.
Interesting, but incomplete.
xmentatx – :
Esprit du Tigre doesn’t actually smell like Tiger Balm, I have the stuff in my cabinet, but it has the same sinus-clearing effect. Mint is the dominant note followed by some soft and very natural clove, a twist of lemon, and something smoky. There is an Iso-E-Super type of synthetic cedar-wood base that I don’t typically enjoy, but in this perfume it creates a watery effect that I like. Translucent as this fragrance is, it lasts many hours and projects in periodic wafts. It’s is a good spicy cologne for the warmer months as it never becomes cloying, but I also enjoy the watery smokiness in winter. To me it has an interesting balance of warm and cool…like Tiger Balm.
Polkion – :
VEry Nice…. But not at the opening. It Starts like Tiger Balm, for about 40 minutes, but during the day, transforms to a gently, mature, calming aroma, If I was a doctor, i would use this everyday. I use it seldom times, during day time around old people. Not For youngsters, but that doesnt mean a bad cologne, just a mature one.
frenzy – :
When I heard Esprit du Tigre was “medicinal”, I thought I might like it because I *love* other frags that have been described as “medicinal” (Black Vines by Kerosene, and CK One Shock for Him), and I have always liked the smell of Tigers Balm, Vicks Vaporub, Ben Gay, Mentholatum, etc. But this isn’t like those, it’s too dry and bitter. In fact, once I get past that initial blast, it reminds me of Bvlgari Aqva Amara, which means “bitter water”. For some reason, dry frags never seem to perform well on my skin, and this includes Mechant Loup by L’Artisan, which features a wonderful hazelnut note. If you want something bitter, I think Aqva Amara smells better than Esprit du Tigre, although not very original or groundbreaking.
Vestnik – :
I actually don’t find this medical at all. This is spicy-incense fragrance. Clove stands out the most than black pepper and cardamom. Thankfully cardamom is not sweaty as it tend to be in most fragrances I know. There is some coolness from mint. I also smell frankincense, myrrh and camphor. Some vetiver mingles on a back.
I like this a lot. There is some slight resemblance with Tiger balm, but nothing eye watering strong. I find this very soft and soothing. Excellent spicy fragrance!
andreyfq – :
The cinnamon, mint, camphor and clove re-create the unique juxtaposition of hot spice and cooling menthol that gives Tiger Balm its muscle-soothing properties.
“Esprit du Tigre” isn’t a full on replication of muscle rub. It’s more reserved, woody, spicy and dry. There is also something sort of martial about it. Makes me think of spirited young samurai practicing aggressive katas in a tatami matted room.
It might seem odd spending €120 to smell like you’ve just injured yourself at the gym. That aside, I really like it. It’s so f***king manly!
Raaawr!
ed_vor – :
Camphor and mint immediately assaulted my sinuses and eyes, highly medicinal and somewhat reminiscent of Tiger Balm. Gradually, but not swiftly enough, spices of clove, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper begin to emerge while the medicinal properties begin a long overdue retreat. The clove and cinnamon notes are not overpowering, and the cardamom and pepper begin to tame the camphorated beast. At this stage of development Esprit du Tigre becomes something very wearable but, unfortunately, the final effect is moderate in longevity as well as sillage. However, I found it layers exceptionally well with another animalic from Heeley, Cuir Pleine Fleur.
xpress272 – :
L’idea del balsamo di tigre era buona, ma il profumo si riduce a un accenno leggerissimo di menta che ha la durata di un’acqua di colonia. Troppo leggero e poco intenso, mi piace molto ma vorrei che fosse piu intensa la canfora e meno menta.
xcr230Diobtetty – :
I like this better than Piper Nigrum – the medicinal top notes have more variety and hang around longer before going into the similarly light, vaguely sweet musky base. This is a perfume that will lift the pressure from your head. I wore it through the flu and it made me feel human.
Foubodesode – :
camphorated and slighly pharmaceutical, not for everyone but if it’s in your trip, you will adore it!
xxshurik – :
This scents reminds me of John Coltrane’s Central Park West…if that makes any sense. It’s sophisticate, beautiful and nostalgic. By that I mean that this scent brought back memories when I wore it. I guess it’s the cloves and my association with holiday dinners. By no means does that mean this scent isn’t sexy. For my money this replaces Burberry. London as the holiday scent yet is a more versatile. Use it on a bright sunny spring day and you’ll feel on top of the world, on a summer night on a date at a nice restaurant and you’ll ooze class and sexiness. It’s the type of cologne that doesn’t scream “i wear this to be sexy” yet states “I’m sexy and this is what I happen to wear”
tegopauntee – :
this is smell like Vicks. i meet James once, i like some of his perfumes. when u smell a perfume of his u’ll notice that it’s his. his way of creating scents is similar on all his scents. but this one is kind of different although you sense it’s his. this one is like a medical sticker that you use for back pain, sometimes you might smell it in a spa. personally i feel sweaty when i wear it, but it works good if you feel ill 🙂
i personally like it but i don’t wear it all the time. so i say you HAVE to try it if you are serious bout buying it, it only suits certain (very limited) tastes.
ReddyVela – :
Mint, cough sweets and cloves, and finally camphor. I agree that it smells like Tiger Balm – hot and cold at once. Not unpleasant but short-lived, a little medicinal and more of a shaving foam or lotion smell rather than a fragrance to spray and wear.
increase backlinks – :
Interesting opening with clove, camphor, tiger balm and mint but kind of perfume I could not wear. Besides, it is very weak and soft and disappears very quickly from my skin. Too medicinal.
ghorik – :
Smoky wood, camphorous mint, and some spice. The resemblance to Tiger Balm is apparent but Esprit du Tigre is softer, smoother, and altogether more wearable. However, it’s not something that I would necessarily wear too often. It’s a very distinct scent and kind of an oddball at that. At the same time, it’s not exactly exciting either. Something about it is kind of flat and boring, and in the end it resembles a freshener you might keep inside expensive shoes more than something you would wear on your skin. I find that Piper Nigrum (a fragrance with which it is often associated) is much more lively and interesting. While it vibrates with vitality and rich, full notes, Esprit du Tigre seems milquetoast in comparison. I usually enjoy the restraint exercised in Heeley’s fragrances, but I think Esprit du Tigre could benefit from a little more flare. It’s not a bad scent at all, and it’s pleasant enough, but come on already…let that tiger out of its cage!
kazennov81 – :
This unique fragrance opens with a peppery, subtle blend of spices, mint, and incense with dark smoky wood. There is a trace of sweetness in the wood, either from the incense or from the resinous quality of the wood itself. There is also a bitterness to the wood, which may be from the camphor.
I envision this as an extremely well constructed and unique, masculine interior space,(which is not to say that it is a “masculine” fragrance..it’s very unisex to me). Perhaps it is the interior of a hunting lodge, or a cabin deep in the forest, intended for solitude, reflection, and meditation.
In the dry down, there is the resinous wood, tempered by the cardamom and incense with a slight trace of the remaining camphor. The wearer of this fragrance displays an invisible sign which reads, “Do not disturb, or else.”
Xarpud – :
Incense and camphor. Incense incense incense, camphor camphor camphor. Very medicinal. I don’t like it at all.
Kriss – :
I discovered in my queue a small sample of Heeley ESPRIT DU TIGRE (made smaller through evaporation) and decided that I’d give it a whirl before it ceases to exist, having dissipated forever into the vast cosmos.
The composition is fairly simple. I’d call it an aromatic woody, with a strong mint presence. The mint is so strong, in fact, that in undulating wafts I feel that I can taste it. The wood smells more like iso-E-super than vetiver to me. Perhaps that is present, too, but not listed among the notes since it’s an aromachemical.
All in all, ESPRIT DU TIGRE is a pleasant wear, but not very exciting, and not something of which I’d really want a full bottle. This would probably work very well for guys looking for a light and refreshing high-quality woody cologne. The spices are not at all heavy, so don’t be scared off by the clove, cardamom, and pepper listed among the notes. They are applied quite lightly in this composition, even in my sample, which is now at extrait concentration…
push105 – :
Highly camphoraceous and medicinal….smells exactly like, well, Tiger Balm, but when it comes to Tiger Balm there’s nothing like the real thing or…Piper Nigrum.
Rating: 6.5/10
GIGBOY – :
Man this dos not work with my body chemistry .
KessDawsslita – :
This is a fantastic fragrance that dares to be different. I am a fan of the whole Heeley range but this one stands out the most. Its a scent that is based on the paradox of a warming coldness. The only way i can describe it is lke the muscle sprays that you use when you get a sports injury that go on freezing cold then heat up with the smell of tiger balm. if you have not smelt this that will sound crazy but if you have you will know what im on about….hopefully.
It starts off very strong and very sure of itself but then calms down, warms up and gives you a cuddle. Great stuff.
bestremonter – :
OMG! This is very very powerful and so unusual! Almost scaring at first. It is very hot with lots of spices. Cardamom, pepper, cloves… all together but not messy. Then over all this spiced heat there is an extremely cold mint enveloping the hot heart. Very contrasting and interesting. I don’t think this is easily wearable in everyday life and it seems more of a masculin scent then typically feminine. A very interesting scent for smelling purpose and for sure a high quality one.