A Fragrance for the Modern, Confident Man: Sovereignty in a Bottle
Mylance is still a brand that hasn’t quite established itself in terms of positioning. They want to play in the top league price-wise, but do the fragrances convince as well? I wanted to test that... and we’ll start directly with "Paragon | Mylance," which has a fantastic rating. Well, I can’t/won’t give it a 9.0, but the fragrance is still well made! Let's get into it:
- The fragrance opens surprisingly invigorating; a beautiful, clear lime, paired with a lovely spice blend, ginger and coriander; beautifully woven into a dry, slightly sharp texture. Somehow fresh, but high-quality; not this sporty citrus freshness, but with a certain classic DNA, serious yet playful.
- As it develops, the fragrance has a nice depth, the iris connects here, giving the scent a powdery transition without making it feel feminine, a clean character that is wonderfully complemented by lavender. The labdanum and cistus give the heart a lovely resinous DNA, but not outdated, rather modernly interpreted. In the drydown, the woody-masculine notes emerge, smoothly rounded off by tonka bean and amber, with the balsam resonating significantly and giving it a nice special character; balsamic, woody warm.
Paragon is a brilliant companion for the modern, confident man who knows what he wants. Clean, special, and yet with edges and corners. Why not a 9.0? Well, this balsamic note is indeed special and beautiful, but for me, it's just a tad too much :)
