Top Notes 
Aldehydes
Lavender
Neroli
Orange
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Clove
Narcissus
Rose
Tuberose
Jasmine
Base Notes 
Tonkin musk
Sandalwood
Benzoin
Tonka bean
10/24/2014
Gmmcnair
40 Reviews
Gmmcnair
Helpful Review
6
Rather Respectable Masculine
Okay, I have a confession to make. I go to another site, browse women's perfume, and search for reviewers that exclaim, "OMG! This is such an old lady scent!" If it's an older perfume, something from the 20s, 30s, or 40s, I give it a serious second look and a sampling (or blind buy if cheap enough).
Why? Do I want to smell like someone's grandmother? Not at all. I just remember a time when women's perfumery was much less sweet. These fragrances are often less sweet than masculine fragrances of today. Plus, lines get reformulated and are often stripped down. This has happened with Blue Grass. What is left is the (excellent) original bone structure. In this case, an excellent soapy floral, heavy on the lavender and spice, and divine on the right man.
This one would be superb on a spring day, fresh out of the shower smelling of Ivory soap. A spritz on the chest, a clean short sleeve shirt and this guy would be a force to contend with. Overall I give this a strong 7 out of 10 as a masculine...4 out of 10 as a feminine due to the stripped down nature
Why? Do I want to smell like someone's grandmother? Not at all. I just remember a time when women's perfumery was much less sweet. These fragrances are often less sweet than masculine fragrances of today. Plus, lines get reformulated and are often stripped down. This has happened with Blue Grass. What is left is the (excellent) original bone structure. In this case, an excellent soapy floral, heavy on the lavender and spice, and divine on the right man.
This one would be superb on a spring day, fresh out of the shower smelling of Ivory soap. A spritz on the chest, a clean short sleeve shirt and this guy would be a force to contend with. Overall I give this a strong 7 out of 10 as a masculine...4 out of 10 as a feminine due to the stripped down nature
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