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The alternative with more edges and corners.
Anyone who loves the wonderful "Reflection Man" from Amouage will not be completely happy with this one, the "Hartley." However, those who merely like the fantastic "Reflection Man" and are looking for a few more edges and corners will find their grail in "Hartley."
"Hartley" starts off just like "Reflection Man," despite a different fragrance pyramid. I can't identify any differences in the top note. It’s necessary to wait a few minutes, as the first differences become apparent then. There are no soft flowers and no subtle iris. Instead, we are dealing with lavender ... a lot of lavender. This impresses with a herbaceous, occasionally scratchy character, reminiscent of typical fougère fragrances. It brings those edges and corners to the composition that some may wish for from "Reflection Man." In the background, there is also a slight citrus note that combines with the rather dominant lavender and the later emerging woods. In the end, one almost gets a fougère with the DNA of the crowd favorite from Amouage - less gentle, perhaps more mature for some, with scratchy barbershop lavender, and without significant florality. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide which of the two candidates they prefer.
"Hartley" starts off just like "Reflection Man," despite a different fragrance pyramid. I can't identify any differences in the top note. It’s necessary to wait a few minutes, as the first differences become apparent then. There are no soft flowers and no subtle iris. Instead, we are dealing with lavender ... a lot of lavender. This impresses with a herbaceous, occasionally scratchy character, reminiscent of typical fougère fragrances. It brings those edges and corners to the composition that some may wish for from "Reflection Man." In the background, there is also a slight citrus note that combines with the rather dominant lavender and the later emerging woods. In the end, one almost gets a fougère with the DNA of the crowd favorite from Amouage - less gentle, perhaps more mature for some, with scratchy barbershop lavender, and without significant florality. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide which of the two candidates they prefer.
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Top Notes
Bergamot
Lemon
Heart Notes
Lavender
Jasmine
Rosemary
Base Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Patchouli








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