Garden clove is accurate. Sweet bitterness and so on. In addition, a base that ambiguously shifts between oatmeal and vetiver, woody. And not to forget something gasoline-like that provides radiance, perhaps violet as a synthetic (orris root) as a luxury marker. I think I can also find the Guerlinade, but now in the background - and perhaps that is the key. It is (still) a Guerlain.
What can you do! We acquired a bottle around the 2020s as a 'refill'. Whether this was produced before or after the sale of the glorious brand to the conglomerate LVMH, or comes from stockpiles of stockpiles - how could I know?
In our opinion, they have so ruthlessly 'modernized' their own "Vetiver" that we have now lost all trust in the opulent brand name. I hope this doesn't upset the fans. Whether this perfume now represents the spirit in the bottle, and thus deserves a longer review with historical context and jubilant appreciation? It is - for enthusiasts, wearable, but I think not recommended for the typical office/dance situation.
For those who are satisfied with garden clove + vetiver + tonka, go ahead. It is different. But Chanel #5 EdT is far sexier, even on a guy.
