Top Notes 
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mandarin orange
Red berries
Kripzundol
Heart Notes 
Elemi resin
Galbanum
Granny Smith apple
Precious woods
Base Notes 
Amber
Moss
Patchouli
Vanilla
White musk
Ajlen
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Ajlen
Same same but different
It’s not new to combine two popular fragrances. Recently, there have been some quite nice attempts with Aventus and Green Irish Tweed - see Armaf's Le Parfait. Marc Joseph joins in here and tries with Mj Man to create a combination of Sauvage and Green Irish Tweed.
For me, the focus is clearly (maybe 70:30) on the Sauvage side. In the beginning, it is quite synthetic-aquatic, but not unpleasant, with the GIT or Cool Water vibe coming through. However, quite soon you can perceive the typical DNA of Sauvage (EdP), which then takes the lead as the scent develops. Unlike its inspirations, there is also a hint of diverse fruit in the background, which reminds me most of Rasasi's Hawas. Overall, amidst all the freshness, there is also an oriental spice that I can't quite grasp.
All in all, this is pleasant and well-made. And yet, it doesn’t quite ignite for me. Perhaps because Mj Man doesn’t do anything wrong, but also doesn’t do anything better than Sauvage and GIT or Cool Water on their own. I can’t think of a situation where one couldn’t just as well (or perhaps even better) reach for the originals. Maybe there’s someone who regularly can’t decide between the two - but that hasn’t happened to me so far. If it’s Sauvage, then please the full program, including the metallic sharpness at the beginning. That is completely missing here, for example.
As for the power, I am rather disappointed. If you consider the intensity of the originals, a combination should have almost atomic radiance. This is not the case, even with EdP concentration, not even close. The longevity is acceptable, but the sillage only seems strong at the beginning and then settles down very quickly. Overall, it’s just average.
In summary, this is not enough for me to make it a permanent fixture. Those who like the originals can stick to them without hesitation; Mj Man offers no real added value in any discipline.
For me, the focus is clearly (maybe 70:30) on the Sauvage side. In the beginning, it is quite synthetic-aquatic, but not unpleasant, with the GIT or Cool Water vibe coming through. However, quite soon you can perceive the typical DNA of Sauvage (EdP), which then takes the lead as the scent develops. Unlike its inspirations, there is also a hint of diverse fruit in the background, which reminds me most of Rasasi's Hawas. Overall, amidst all the freshness, there is also an oriental spice that I can't quite grasp.
All in all, this is pleasant and well-made. And yet, it doesn’t quite ignite for me. Perhaps because Mj Man doesn’t do anything wrong, but also doesn’t do anything better than Sauvage and GIT or Cool Water on their own. I can’t think of a situation where one couldn’t just as well (or perhaps even better) reach for the originals. Maybe there’s someone who regularly can’t decide between the two - but that hasn’t happened to me so far. If it’s Sauvage, then please the full program, including the metallic sharpness at the beginning. That is completely missing here, for example.
As for the power, I am rather disappointed. If you consider the intensity of the originals, a combination should have almost atomic radiance. This is not the case, even with EdP concentration, not even close. The longevity is acceptable, but the sillage only seems strong at the beginning and then settles down very quickly. Overall, it’s just average.
In summary, this is not enough for me to make it a permanent fixture. Those who like the originals can stick to them without hesitation; Mj Man offers no real added value in any discipline.
Ajlen
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