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The very model of a modern urbane gentleman
From the opening of Ormonde Man I get a jolt of a very realistic coriander, followed after a minute or two by pepper that becomes dominant in the spicy mix. Luckily, the fragrance never smells like an Indian food store, as these notes dissipate quickly and don't contribute much in the later development. Within five-ten minutes, Iso E Super firmly takes over, with some green and coniferous notes blended in (I guess that would be the 'black hemlock' and 'fir'). There is slight sweetness throughout, and I think I can smell some relatively shy musk underneath, but don't get even a semblance of 'oud' here. The scent produces an aura of abstract transluscent greenery for many hours, owing to its high-quality synthetic base. Use with caution if you think you might be sensitive to the synthetics used in the formula, as subtle they are not; they are also pretty resistant to washing off. Overall, Ormonde Man is a confident and polished performer that lacks any weird, out of character elements. Nothing dated here, just a well executed example of a clean and coherent modern design. Not surprisingly, Ormonde Man wins many positive reviews and I agree it can be quite a versatile wear.
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