Original addition to my first statement:
… however, it has a smoky note. The association is also only brief.
Overall, this is a scent that probably has a reputation that precedes it, creating high expectations. But I find it just average. A bit of smoke, a bit of resin, a bit of vanilla, and a bit of wood.
Good sillage, mediocre longevity.
However, this is the batch that Josh Lobb was unhappy with and then gave away for free with other orders. I can't say how the flask version smells. Maybe it's much better 🤷🏽♂️
However, I must now retract my original statement, as I've been enlightened and there is a significant difference between testing the sample and wearing from a bottle (at least for me) ...
Here is an (unofficial) list of notes that Josh Lobb mentioned at some point, but there’s no source for it anymore:
These are the only notes/ingredients he shared:
hydrocarboresin, dynamone, ambrain, ambranum, ambrarome, rum CO2, red mandarin, benzoin, spices, vanilla, aged coffee resin, and other undisclosed ingredients.
Update: I need to correct my thoughts on this fragrance. I've managed to get a bottle, and with a stronger application, I experience a completely different scent compared to the sample.
I've revised my original rating from 7/10 to 9/10.
Overall, the scent impression remains quite similar to what I described before, but I do notice a slightly metallic note at first. However, I now perceive it as much more complex, with something new to discover every time.
An absolutely wonderful fragrance from the house.
… however, it has a smoky note. The association is also only brief.
Overall, this is a scent that probably has a reputation that precedes it, creating high expectations. But I find it just average. A bit of smoke, a bit of resin, a bit of vanilla, and a bit of wood.
Good sillage, mediocre longevity.
However, this is the batch that Josh Lobb was unhappy with and then gave away for free with other orders. I can't say how the flask version smells. Maybe it's much better 🤷🏽♂️
However, I must now retract my original statement, as I've been enlightened and there is a significant difference between testing the sample and wearing from a bottle (at least for me) ...
These are the only notes/ingredients he shared:
hydrocarboresin, dynamone, ambrain, ambranum, ambrarome, rum CO2, red mandarin, benzoin, spices, vanilla, aged coffee resin, and other undisclosed ingredients.
I've revised my original rating from 7/10 to 9/10.
Overall, the scent impression remains quite similar to what I described before, but I do notice a slightly metallic note at first. However, I now perceive it as much more complex, with something new to discover every time.
An absolutely wonderful fragrance from the house.