Poseidon Man Instituto Español 2019

Before I get started, I want to mention a few things:

1. I have 6 months of experience with the fragrance world by the time I'm writing this review.
2. I don't have the best nose for picking individual notes and the ones that I'm not familiar with.
3. The bottle that I have it's pretty old but the scent profile didn’t age very much, so take my experience with a grain of salt.

The Context

This is another fragrance that I got alongside the other Instituto Espanol fragrances, Essential by Lacoste and that bootleg of JPG Le Male Le Parfum. At first I thought this was too synthetic and aged badly but within a few months I started to like it more.

The Scent (Accords and Notes)

This is a spicy, citrus and synthetic fragrance. From the start I’m getting the mix of almost every note that is shown. In the heart I’m picking only the geranium and the leather but not so much and on the drydown I’m picking the vanilla and the amber. Overall I think this is a really good spicy but slightly bitter fragrance that also has an unique scent profile.

The Projection

I’m getting a moderate projection in the first 2 hours and in the drydown an intimate. So, compared to the other ones that I reviewed, this is really good. But compared to the fragrance market this is just average.

The Longevity

In total this is 4 hours, which is the average eau de toilette concentration.

The Bottle

The bottle, like the other ones that I have from Instituto Espanol, it’s pretty boring but the atomizer it’s surprisingly really good. I’m getting a good wide spay every time I use it.

The Perfumer

For this one, again, I don’t have a perfumer listed. But this scent profile I think it’s pretty unique and it reminds me of Meo Fusciuni and his collection. Each one has a unique story to tell through the olfactory senses. This fragrance it’s most likely sold for mass appeal, but I don’t know why but every time I smell it takes me to a Mediterranean Coast.

Conclusions

This is probably the experience that most of us, perfume lovers, had at one point. You check out a new fragrance that 's a bit out there and your first reaction it’s not a positive one. But after another few tries you start to understand how unique and great these scent profiles are actually. I think this is solid. The scent it’s not for everyday use but it gets me intrigued every time I wear it.

Thank you so much for reading my review! This is my first normal review. Without the fragrance being weak or aged up, although this one was in the same conditions as the rest of fragrances that I’ve reviewed so far. It’s now a bit boring but straight forward. Next, I will write about Poseidon Gold, the last Instituto Espanol fragrance from my collection and my favorite one easily.

Today I am reviewing the second Instituto Espanol, a brand I recently discovered. This is a Spanish label that positions its products in the low-price sector.

The first fragrance (Poseidon God) that I tested completely convinced me.
With Poseidon Man, we are now going in a slightly different direction, but I can also say in advance that the price-performance ratio seems extremely favorable.
I purchased 150 ml for under 15 euros.

First, it should be noted: A glance at the fragrance pyramid might lead one to expect something different. Especially dill, anise, and thyme suggest that there could be a somewhat robust spiciness hidden in this scent.
I can fully dispel this expectation, as in my opinion, these three mentioned notes are not detectable in terms of scent.

Upon spraying, Poseidon Man presents itself as a minty, fresh, and simultaneously sweet fragrance.
The citrus of the lemon provides the freshness. Over time, this freshness is supported by slightly woody and subtly fruity notes, likely due to osmanthus.
In fact, a gentle vanilla also joins the base as the fragrance develops.
However, this scent is predominantly characterized and led by a sweet mint.

It is also worth noting positively that the mint here creates a very harmonious impression. Often, mint reminds one of toothpaste or similar. However, within this fragrance DNA, I cannot confirm such associations.

If you have smelled a few fragrances, especially from the high price segment, you can definitely notice in parts that this scent is not a high-priced one, yet the positive aspects prevail when considering the unbeatable price.
On the other hand, it must also be clearly stated that some products in the designer sector, priced between 30 and 60 euros, are often less attractive than the two Institutos that I have been able to test so far. Especially regarding the price-performance ratio.

This candidate also starts with tremendous momentum! Projection and sillage are powerful in the first three hours. Over time, it then calms down increasingly. Poseidon Man lasts on my skin for about 6 hours in total.

Why would you buy a fragrance that you haven't smelled before, nor has it been recommended here in the forum or on any other platform?

The answer is quite simple. I was looking for a fragrance that incorporates dill in its composition and, since it was a blind buy, one that is priced rather low.

Why dill? I mean, a long time ago I perceived a fresh, pleasantly soft scent that had a subtle dill note in the background. The fragrance has stayed in my memory until today, but unfortunately neither the brand nor the name. Thus, it was a hesitant but failed attempt to snag something similar right away. That dill scent from back then had something attractive to me, something "I would like to smell often" ... Unfortunately, I haven't come across such a scent in the wild anymore ...

As for the fragrance itself, which I am trying to evaluate here .... The hoped-for dill note, paired with freshness, unfortunately eluded me. The performance overall is quite poor. I would grant the fragrance a gentle freshness; otherwise, it is rather quiet. You can still perceive it close to the skin after about 8 hours. From my perspective, it maintains its opening the entire time. I couldn't directly notice any development.

For just under €20 and 150 ml of EdT, if you need something inconspicuous for on the go, it's okay. But nothing more ...

What a pity.