Vermeil for Men Jean Louis Vermeil

It once again proves true, as it often does in life, that one should not judge the content by its packaging. Whether in interpersonal relationships or in general.

Usually, I structure my comments on fragrances almost always according to the same scheme. A brief introduction about God and the world. Then follows a description of the fragrance including an assessment of longevity, sillage, and the bottle, and finally a short recommendation.

Here, however, I must start with the bottle. My God, is it cheap. In reality, it looks even worse than in the picture. Really not nice. As I said: content is more important than packaging.

And this one has it all. Those who know Davidoff's first fragrance will appreciate and miss it, will find here an equally worthy, quite affordable substitute. For me, it is really about 90% the same. Although the Davidoff appears smokier in its basic orientation. The Vermeil is distinctly fresher and fruitier due to the listed blackcurrant. Far from any exaggerated garden fruit sweetness. In the middle part, as is fitting for a classically inspired men's fragrance, there is a floral mix. But don't worry. Nothing here smells floral or overly feminine. It’s very well balanced. Slightly tobacco-heavy and bitter in the base, supported by the patchouli, it loses hardly any of its freshness throughout the entire fragrance development.

The longevity and sillage are excellently balanced. I can still smell it after a whole workday. Additionally, it noticeably leaves a scent trail behind. Very nice.

For me, this fragrance is an absolute recommendation. A classic men's fragrance as it should be. Slightly macho. Perhaps a bit outdated. Nevertheless, I find it nice that it still exists today.

For many here, the Davidoff is THE men's fragrance par excellence. Period. Then this one must be 90% THE men's fragrance.

A personal note in conclusion: For me, “Gianfranco Ferré for Man” is THE men's fragrance.

Regards

Your Profumorist