Gentle Clove Nestles on a Soft Bed of Flowers and Woods
Monsieur Teste would never have tried a fragrance of this brand name or even purchased a bottle of such ugliness without Parfumo.de.
However, the comments from esteemed predecessors here were so positive and stimulating that this Italian gas scent has now been living here for a while, hidden in the second row. And its older, bulkier, and darker brother (Arrogance homme) is here too, along with the Arrogance Uomo Aftershave, which, by the way, also gently swings through the morning quite persistently.
The scent is very hard to describe, but I perceive a rather beautifully tempered concerto with a melody of clove, quite strong yet gentle and less sharp than, for example, in Dunhill Edition. And underneath is a somehow fluffy and soapy clean bed with accords of flowers and woods that I cannot break down. The vetiver perhaps provides a general bass, but so pianissimo that it is hardly noticeable as such - not comparable to strong vetiver scents like Guerlain or Encre Noirs.
In Germany, this ugly duckling with the soul of a beautiful swan seems to be rarely caught online, likely easier in Italian drugstores.
For those who prefer subtlety, the aftershave is sufficient, lasting longer than most of its kind. The sillage of the EdT is rather strong, and the longevity is good at about 8 hours. I find that this fine scent with an unpronounceable name can be worn quite well in summer and winter - except perhaps on extremely warm or extremely cold days, when it might come off as piercing or somewhat flat.
One problem remains, of course: what to say in a demanding environment when asked about the name of this nose-pleaser. Arrogance Uomo is hard to get over the lips of an adult with manners. And the justifying references to the rightly high insider community rating on Parfumo.de turn one from a honnete homme into a specialist nerd...
So what to do to get out with the fine scent?
A very good confinement companion!
Well said, Monsieur. The scent is indeed hard to pin down. But it’s convincing-just like your comment. And I don’t think the name is that bad either (:
That doesn't sound so bad at all.
Well, and neither of them is that ugly. It's just meant for men from the good old days when men were still men. I hear there are still a few of that species around... I mean, they’re endangered... They might almost need to be put under species protection, the poor things :D
Oh come on - with a smile, a wink, and a bit of confidence, you can totally own your arrogance, right?! But seriously: Some fragrance names are a disaster - the "Arrogance" line isn't one of them for me (yet). And the scent is lovely, yes!
Well, and neither of them is that ugly. It's just meant for men from the good old days when men were still men. I hear there are still a few of that species around... I mean, they’re endangered... They might almost need to be put under species protection, the poor things :D
And nutmeg or clove: intriguing. Best regards. :-))