Top Notes 
Bergamot
Blackcurrant
Grapefruit
Lavender
Rosemary
Star anise
Heart Notes 
Aquatic notes
Black pepper
Cinnamon
Jasmine
Magnolia
Nutmeg
Pimento
Base Notes 
Bourbon vetiver
Sandalwood
Singapore patchouli
White musk05/05/2025
Nicknorthern
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Nicknorthern
Deserves more than a 6 in front of the decimal point.
King's Road opens with a very natural top note. Bergamot, grapefruit and hot currant are listed. I don't notice the blackcurrant at all. Personally, I get a very natural and really pleasant smelling mandarin with a dash of grapefruit. The whole thing is flanked from the start by a herbal note (rosemary), which gives the fragrance something masculine. The fruity top note fades quite quickly, leaving a rather subtle, skin-hugging vetiver base. I can only subtly detect sandalwood or musk at most. Due to the aquatic notes, the fragrance actually has some shower gel notes, but contrary to other statements, not in an artificial way at all. I have some highly potent and expensive alternatives such as Pana Dora Aqua Dora, Byredo Bal d' afrique or Terre de Hermes. Nevertheless, when I'm faced with a decision in summer, I often reach for King's Road. It's always just right, it doesn't do anything wrong and it's a perfect daily that smells good. For fans of a Terre de Hermes Eau Tré Fraîche, this fragrance would be worth a try. The top note is of course typically Hermes, but the base is very similar for me.
