I’ve long thought about giving a fragrance by Jeremy a chance, but to be honest - his prices are off-putting! I have nothing against expensive niche fragrances; some of them certainly justify their price, but over 300 euros is quite steep - Fragrance One is definitely not at the top of the list when I consider buying a fragrance for that kind of money.
That said, the scent reads quite well on paper. However, after it has etched itself into my wrist for almost half a day, I allow myself a first judgment. Can a shoe factory for leather shoes smell good? That’s for everyone to judge for themselves. Longevity and sillage are adventureously strong, but otherwise "Black Tie" reminds me of something old, leathery, a bit musty. In my mind, scenes from 19th century London play out after I enter a shoe factory in summer with my top hat, and the craftsman is just peeling his mandarin for lunch.
Is it formal? No. Is it obnoxiously loud? Possibly. Is it unique? Certainly not. Encountering a person in a suit with this fragrance reminds me more of a second-hand clothing collection than Hugo Boss designer. In the heart, there’s too much wood and in the base, too much patchouli for me, which overly overshadows the citrus freshness of the top note. Overall, it’s too unbalanced. So, not a fragrance by Jeremy after all.
