Barley malt
Honey
Kentucky bourbon
Maple
Oak
Plum
Spices
Tobacco
Toffee
Vanilla
EauKay
25 Reviews
EauKay
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An After-Dinner Treat
As a bourbon drinker, something definitely feels right about 51.
The strength is in the opening. The bourbon note can be a bit overwhelming in the first few seconds, but after it settles for a bit, you can detect every note. This phase is my favorite part of the fragrance. It's a pretty unique concoction, and each element feels balanced, which is really nice since some of these notes are really uncommon. Appreciate this opening, because the bourbon, barley malt, distiller spices, and plum don't hang around too long.
Once you're in the drydown, the notes that linger are honey, maple, and toffee, with tobacco hanging out in the background. This gives 51 a syrupy gourmand feel to it, like the ideal post-Thanksgiving dessert. I could see this being a bit too sweet and cloying for some people. It is quite strong, too. You really don't need any more than one or two sprays.
What would improve it for me is if the malt and spices hung around longer or if the oak note was more pronounced in the drydown. However, take that last part with a grain of salt; my nose seems to have a harder time picking up certain wood notes from fragrances.
It also deserves to be mentioned that 51 shows up in its own little wood barrel case that holds it very firmly, which is a nice touch.
The strength is in the opening. The bourbon note can be a bit overwhelming in the first few seconds, but after it settles for a bit, you can detect every note. This phase is my favorite part of the fragrance. It's a pretty unique concoction, and each element feels balanced, which is really nice since some of these notes are really uncommon. Appreciate this opening, because the bourbon, barley malt, distiller spices, and plum don't hang around too long.
Once you're in the drydown, the notes that linger are honey, maple, and toffee, with tobacco hanging out in the background. This gives 51 a syrupy gourmand feel to it, like the ideal post-Thanksgiving dessert. I could see this being a bit too sweet and cloying for some people. It is quite strong, too. You really don't need any more than one or two sprays.
What would improve it for me is if the malt and spices hung around longer or if the oak note was more pronounced in the drydown. However, take that last part with a grain of salt; my nose seems to have a harder time picking up certain wood notes from fragrances.
It also deserves to be mentioned that 51 shows up in its own little wood barrel case that holds it very firmly, which is a nice touch.
