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12/01/2021
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Incredible Italian Sour Cherries in Syrup
Ouch! How come I have not yet reviewed, or even commented on, this gem? Bogart pour Homme has been part of my arsenal since April 2018, and I only now realize that I haven't spent a few words to tell so much beauty. Bogart Pour Homme is a bargain, powerhouse scent from the well-respected yet under-appreciated house of Jacques Bogart. The fragrance is genuinely in my strings, albeit I rarely like too sweet scents. Here the tonka goes down heavy, but behind an overwhelming tobacco sweetness, there is something stylish, vaguely mysterious, and a little retro that makes me appreciate it and not a little.
It is a magnificent example where a balanced blend of a handful of notes creates an entirely new and unified olfactory impression. A cherry tobacco note dominates in this perfume and to my olfactory sense. Still, in the pyramidal notes, there is neither cherry nor tobacco. Just to give you a hint, Bogart pour Homme uncannily likens Le Mâle Eau de Toilette and A*Men Pure Havane. There are plenty of barbershop vibes in common. To some extent, the cologne also shares some nuances with TL pour Lui Eau de Toilette, which doesn't surprise me at all. In fact, behind the two fragrances, there are the same expert hands of the master perfumers, Maurice Roucel and Norbert Bijaoui.
Bogart pour Homme belongs to the aromatic, fougére, and oriental families. It unfolds fresh, vibrant, with tiny citrus bergamot that shares the stage with a couple of blossoms, an outstanding lavender, proudly blue, herbal, hay-like, and slightly balsamic and laundry, and a more humble water lily. The blend is kindly savory, as if aromatic leaves were present in the concoction. The blast of opening fills the room pleasantly, with an aura akin to dried fruits.
But the floral slant does not end with the rising phase. The heart releases a bouquet full of wild lily-of-the-valley; its poisoning bitterness is unmistakable. A smidgen of orange blossom balances the bitter harmony with honeyed facets. And, buried amid the petals, there is a tender rose, which adds smoothness and powderiness to the central stage. Despite there being a floral undertone, there is nothing prominent or tender.
As it settles in, it gets more powdery, and the coumarin base becomes more prominent. The final accords for this cologne are musky, spicy, and smoky. Don't let the patchouli scare you. It is modern, super clean, and subdued with a powdery, sweet, and lovely trail. The sweet, unburnt cherry tobacco pipe puffing away over manly coumarin vanilla-tonka combo and dry cedarwood are more substantial. The notes of cherry and tobacco are distinct, even if the initial impression is that they are amalgamated. The cherry shrinks a little, and the tobacco and spice come forward. Wait a moment, are we talking about a designer fragrance? Yes, we're. Though, throughout its lifetime, the scent seems to be a niche one.
The sillage of this scent is incredible, at least for the batch I own. And as for its lasting power, well, try to get rid of it, and you will see. It may be a good choice if you have a long day or night of plans. Bogart pour Homme is not for the faint of heart; it's loud and maybe too much for some people. But for those who can handle it, Bogart is a glorious scent. A strong opening calms down to a pleasant cherry note that lasts throughout the wearing and feels rich without being too sweet. I love this because I don't find it exceedingly sappy like some other modern colognes, thankfully. Instead, Bogart Pour Homme smells exceptionally aromatic, and I even detect some nice green mossy notes in this. Some have commented that it is relatively linear, and I would agree. Still, it makes up for it with excellent longevity and seriously massive projection. It's sweet, no question about it, but not cloying, and it has a hard edge somewhere in it. It's creamy but not lush and foody. I love it, it's a beautiful scent, and it's very inexpensive, with a masculine slant, though non-offensive, and not overly masculine. This fragrance has excellent performance and is a distinctive scent for the cold weather. My favorite season is fall. If you like cherry vanilla tobacco scents, you will enjoy this!
I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since April 2018.
-Elysium
It is a magnificent example where a balanced blend of a handful of notes creates an entirely new and unified olfactory impression. A cherry tobacco note dominates in this perfume and to my olfactory sense. Still, in the pyramidal notes, there is neither cherry nor tobacco. Just to give you a hint, Bogart pour Homme uncannily likens Le Mâle Eau de Toilette and A*Men Pure Havane. There are plenty of barbershop vibes in common. To some extent, the cologne also shares some nuances with TL pour Lui Eau de Toilette, which doesn't surprise me at all. In fact, behind the two fragrances, there are the same expert hands of the master perfumers, Maurice Roucel and Norbert Bijaoui.
Bogart pour Homme belongs to the aromatic, fougére, and oriental families. It unfolds fresh, vibrant, with tiny citrus bergamot that shares the stage with a couple of blossoms, an outstanding lavender, proudly blue, herbal, hay-like, and slightly balsamic and laundry, and a more humble water lily. The blend is kindly savory, as if aromatic leaves were present in the concoction. The blast of opening fills the room pleasantly, with an aura akin to dried fruits.
But the floral slant does not end with the rising phase. The heart releases a bouquet full of wild lily-of-the-valley; its poisoning bitterness is unmistakable. A smidgen of orange blossom balances the bitter harmony with honeyed facets. And, buried amid the petals, there is a tender rose, which adds smoothness and powderiness to the central stage. Despite there being a floral undertone, there is nothing prominent or tender.
As it settles in, it gets more powdery, and the coumarin base becomes more prominent. The final accords for this cologne are musky, spicy, and smoky. Don't let the patchouli scare you. It is modern, super clean, and subdued with a powdery, sweet, and lovely trail. The sweet, unburnt cherry tobacco pipe puffing away over manly coumarin vanilla-tonka combo and dry cedarwood are more substantial. The notes of cherry and tobacco are distinct, even if the initial impression is that they are amalgamated. The cherry shrinks a little, and the tobacco and spice come forward. Wait a moment, are we talking about a designer fragrance? Yes, we're. Though, throughout its lifetime, the scent seems to be a niche one.
The sillage of this scent is incredible, at least for the batch I own. And as for its lasting power, well, try to get rid of it, and you will see. It may be a good choice if you have a long day or night of plans. Bogart pour Homme is not for the faint of heart; it's loud and maybe too much for some people. But for those who can handle it, Bogart is a glorious scent. A strong opening calms down to a pleasant cherry note that lasts throughout the wearing and feels rich without being too sweet. I love this because I don't find it exceedingly sappy like some other modern colognes, thankfully. Instead, Bogart Pour Homme smells exceptionally aromatic, and I even detect some nice green mossy notes in this. Some have commented that it is relatively linear, and I would agree. Still, it makes up for it with excellent longevity and seriously massive projection. It's sweet, no question about it, but not cloying, and it has a hard edge somewhere in it. It's creamy but not lush and foody. I love it, it's a beautiful scent, and it's very inexpensive, with a masculine slant, though non-offensive, and not overly masculine. This fragrance has excellent performance and is a distinctive scent for the cold weather. My favorite season is fall. If you like cherry vanilla tobacco scents, you will enjoy this!
I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since April 2018.
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