Top Notes 
Gardenia
Mandarin orange
Jasmine
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Spices
Ylang-ylang
Blackcurrant
Hexagonal Vinyl
Base Notes 
Amber
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Vetiver
Landlord
23 Reviews
Translated · Show original
Landlord
Top Review
22
Daring in English
Matte black cardboard. Embossed gold lettering. A gentleman with a stiff collar, top hat, monocle, and a cigarette at the tip. The motif that adorns "Raffish" seems a bit out of time. But only for those who are not familiar with the brand behind it: THE CHAP is a humorous men's magazine that has been playfully toying with the traditions of British style for twenty years and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
However, one can take the publisher Gustav Temple's foray into the world of perfumes quite seriously now. After the masculine-floral Cologne for strollers "Flaneur," he has now launched the second scent "made in England" under his magazine's brand, proudly stated on the back of the packaging. In the top note, a floral-accented mandarin is pleasing, accompanied by a hint of clove - the only spice I believe I can detect. This fragrance truly reveals its qualities after about an hour. Unfortunately, I do not perceive the blackcurrant, which I really enjoy in perfumes. However, the base of slightly sweetened ambered sandalwood is really beautiful and rounded. The longer "Raffish" is worn, the darker and warmer it becomes, seeming to emanate directly from the skin. A comforting scent for the mature man that lasts surprisingly long for an EdC, perfect for a lengthy evening!
The name "Raffish" (meaning "Daring") may confuse us if we suspect it to be a fragrance for adventurous pirates or daredevil biplane pilots. No, it is the daring of the gentleman described at the beginning, in top hat and monocle, who laughs while ordering the best champagne after losing high stakes at roulette - and smells damn good while doing so. And yes, he is out of time. But that is precisely what is so comforting about him in these times when one occasionally wishes to fall out of them...
However, one can take the publisher Gustav Temple's foray into the world of perfumes quite seriously now. After the masculine-floral Cologne for strollers "Flaneur," he has now launched the second scent "made in England" under his magazine's brand, proudly stated on the back of the packaging. In the top note, a floral-accented mandarin is pleasing, accompanied by a hint of clove - the only spice I believe I can detect. This fragrance truly reveals its qualities after about an hour. Unfortunately, I do not perceive the blackcurrant, which I really enjoy in perfumes. However, the base of slightly sweetened ambered sandalwood is really beautiful and rounded. The longer "Raffish" is worn, the darker and warmer it becomes, seeming to emanate directly from the skin. A comforting scent for the mature man that lasts surprisingly long for an EdC, perfect for a lengthy evening!
The name "Raffish" (meaning "Daring") may confuse us if we suspect it to be a fragrance for adventurous pirates or daredevil biplane pilots. No, it is the daring of the gentleman described at the beginning, in top hat and monocle, who laughs while ordering the best champagne after losing high stakes at roulette - and smells damn good while doing so. And yes, he is out of time. But that is precisely what is so comforting about him in these times when one occasionally wishes to fall out of them...
14 Comments
