I can see that this fragrance takes quite a beating around the net, but to me it's just a great gentlemans smell - not loud, but refined.
The herbal opening with sage & nutmeg is followed by a smoooth pipe tobacco and after about an hour the drydown with sandalwood and amber kicks in. It can seem slightly synthetic for a short while, but once I get into the vibe, I hardly notice.
Thumbs up.
