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09/28/2014
Drseid
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Drseid
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A Rollercoaster Ride With A Nice Payoff...
Anthracite pour l'Homme opens with a blast of aromatic lavender spiked bracing greens supported by bitter grapefruit. An odd slightly indolic jasmine led aromatic accord comprised of florals and herbs leads off the early heart development as it melds with powdery makeup-like iris and slightly sweet supporting sandalwood rising from the base. As the composition moves though its heart the awkward florals and powder dissipate though are still detectable, with the composition turning towards an oakmoss laced mix of slightly sweet and dry woods. During the late dry-down the early florals finally vacate as relatively dry amber mixes with slightly sweet sandalwood remnants through the finish. Projection is above average and longevity average at 7-9 hours on skin.
Anthracite pour l'Homme is a bit of an enigma... The aromatic open smells incredible, with the lavender and green accord providing quite the eye opener. After the open things get a bit weird and unsettling as the composition turns just a hair indolic with a jasmine-led floral accord that smells different than anything I have encountered to date, pairing with powdery iris. The combination is definitely strange and not particularly enjoyable. This stage represents somewhat of an inflection point, as the wearer wonders if this oddity is the beginning of what amounts to overall disappointment, or a potential turn around opportunity. Luckily for the wearer the latter scenario is the case, as the powder and indolic florals tone down to a whisper as a fine sandalwood and cedar duo moves in to take control with solid oakmoss support solidifying the turnaround. The late dry-down is a bit uneventful after the roller coaster middle, but the relatively dry amber led finish is quite pleasant, coming off very smooth as it melds perfectly with the remaining natural smelling sandalwood. The bottom line is the sadly discontinued $100 per 100ml bottle on the aftermarket Anthracite pour l'Homme really challenges the senses during its early mid-section, but its aromatic open and late heart seal its place in the winner circle, earning it an "excellent" 4 stars out of 5 rating and a solid recommendation.
Anthracite pour l'Homme is a bit of an enigma... The aromatic open smells incredible, with the lavender and green accord providing quite the eye opener. After the open things get a bit weird and unsettling as the composition turns just a hair indolic with a jasmine-led floral accord that smells different than anything I have encountered to date, pairing with powdery iris. The combination is definitely strange and not particularly enjoyable. This stage represents somewhat of an inflection point, as the wearer wonders if this oddity is the beginning of what amounts to overall disappointment, or a potential turn around opportunity. Luckily for the wearer the latter scenario is the case, as the powder and indolic florals tone down to a whisper as a fine sandalwood and cedar duo moves in to take control with solid oakmoss support solidifying the turnaround. The late dry-down is a bit uneventful after the roller coaster middle, but the relatively dry amber led finish is quite pleasant, coming off very smooth as it melds perfectly with the remaining natural smelling sandalwood. The bottom line is the sadly discontinued $100 per 100ml bottle on the aftermarket Anthracite pour l'Homme really challenges the senses during its early mid-section, but its aromatic open and late heart seal its place in the winner circle, earning it an "excellent" 4 stars out of 5 rating and a solid recommendation.
