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Notes08/27/2013
Drseid
819 Reviews
Drseid
3
Bridging The Gap Between Classic Powerhouses and Modern Releases...
Sud Est goes on with a blast of gorgeous green oakmoss, while adding basil, thyme and other herbs along with a jasmine floral undertone for balance. As the fragrance progresses to its early heart the herbs grow in intensity as the basil and thyme become the stars, adding in an underlying cinnamon spice as the florals dissipate and the oakmoss slowly recedes. During the late dry-down the starring herbs remain as the oakmoss is finally replaced by supporting cedar and musk in the base. Projection is outstanding, and so is longevity at well over 15 hours on skin.
Sud Est was a blind buy, and I can safely say it is one of the best I have made to date. The early green oakmoss hooks you in and the herbs, spices and late woods seal the deal. If you have tried the regular Romeo Gigli, I would not use it as the basis for expecting to love or hate Sud Est as the compositions couldn't be much more different. Just about the only thing similar is the fabulous bottle they both come in. Honestly, I am having a hard time finding a fragrance Sud Est most closely resembles outside of the incomparable vintage Captain Molyneux early-on; and that only strengthens my belief that Sud Est was a landmark release that successfully bridged the gap between old-school powerhouses and modern releases alike. The bottom line is the discontinued $47+ street price per 50ml aftermarket bottle Sud Est is a home run from Romeo Gigli and a must buy for spice lovers and powerhouse fans alike, earning a very strong "near masterpiece" rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.
Sud Est was a blind buy, and I can safely say it is one of the best I have made to date. The early green oakmoss hooks you in and the herbs, spices and late woods seal the deal. If you have tried the regular Romeo Gigli, I would not use it as the basis for expecting to love or hate Sud Est as the compositions couldn't be much more different. Just about the only thing similar is the fabulous bottle they both come in. Honestly, I am having a hard time finding a fragrance Sud Est most closely resembles outside of the incomparable vintage Captain Molyneux early-on; and that only strengthens my belief that Sud Est was a landmark release that successfully bridged the gap between old-school powerhouses and modern releases alike. The bottom line is the discontinued $47+ street price per 50ml aftermarket bottle Sud Est is a home run from Romeo Gigli and a must buy for spice lovers and powerhouse fans alike, earning a very strong "near masterpiece" rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.
