Vermeil for Men Jean Louis Vermeil

A night in the gentlemen's room:

Dark, massive root wood, dim light, and five large chairs covered in brown leather - in an evening gathering, five old gentlemen in noble attire:

THE EXTRAVERTED GRAND SEIGNEUR:
Sociable and generous, he leads the group. Adorned with a well-groomed gray full beard, he fills the surrounding air with the sweet notes of his Cuban cigar and the mild-spicy scent of his cognac, aged for decades in oak barrels. He dominates the conversations, being relaxed and captivating.

THE WILD ROMANTIC CAVALIER:
Dressed elegantly in a dark suit, he listens to the stories. He doesn’t speak often. In a corner adorned with flowers and blossoms, he dreamily enjoys the company and indulges in his thoughts. He is enveloped by the scent of dark red roses, sweet jasmine, and intoxicatingly sensual ylang-ylang. He is silent, yet so present.

THE EXTRAVAGANT GENTLEMAN:
Often stubborn, yet always gallant, he joins the conversation. With a distinctive voice and upright posture, he philosophizes about experiences from days gone by. He exudes the scent of warm-spicy, peppery galbanum, fitting his dark-friendly aura. A worldly man, knowledgeable and inspiring.

THE CULTIVATED NOBLEMAN:
Well-groomed and refined, he steers the conversations. Always mannerly, with a monocle pressed firmly to his eye and a top hat firmly on his head throughout the evening. His freshly combed sideburns emit the soapy clean scent of clary sage and geranium. It smells of shaving soap and barbershop, of herbs and bitter-fresh oak moss. A scent that endures throughout the evening.

THE UNRESTRAINED ROGUE:
With a sharp gaze and decisive words, he unites wickedness and charm. He is neither vulgar nor a slave to morality. He tells old stories of indulgence and adventure, digging deep and sailing far, fascinating and invigorating the group. It smells risqué, slightly leathery, and seductive - animalic notes of musk and civet flood the room.

“Vermeil Pour Homme” is an indescribably classic and ambivalent fragrance, distinguished and stirring. The herbal violet leaf replaces the missing lavender and, along with the sweet accord of the heart note and the oak moss of the base, creates a breathtaking semi-fougère. Through coriander and patchouli (and presumably also through blackcurrant), oriental accents are set. The combination of (not listed, but likely inherent) clary sage and geranium creates a noble-fresh soapy note, as found in classics like Aigner No.2, Azzaro PH, Paco Rabanne PH, G-Man, and Kouros. Above all, the latter bears a striking resemblance to “Vermeil Pour Homme,” which is highlighted by the characteristic civet note (enhanced by musk) - only this gold-brown vintage elixir is worlds more harmonious and original. The sovereign tobacco note with its alcoholic undertones runs through the entire fragrance development, making it warm, cozy, soft, slightly sweet, and so wonderfully masculine.

Sillage and longevity are phenomenal! Two sprays are enough to envelop the skin in this noble scent for at least twelve hours. The bottle impresses with a wonderfully appealing vintage look in luxurious colors. Unfortunately, this old-school bomb is no longer available in Germany - however, it can be ordered at bargain prices from the USA.

CONCLUSION:
Those who count room-filling powerhouses with outrageous sillage and longevity among their favorites will be well served here; those who love soapy scents with an animalic undertone as well as the smell of tobacco have found their master here; and those who wish to join the circle of gentlemen in evening attire should take a seat on the sixth chair, secure their bottle, and light the next cigar in the gentlemen's room - “In the evening, the day becomes precious.”