Woody Archive
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4.8/10
Disclaimer: I am reviewing the old 78% by vol. formula, the new formula is 79% by vol. Encre Noire is a cult classic with fragrance connoisseurs, …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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6.5/10
From Creed: The exceptional Aventus was inspired by the dramatic life of a historic emperor, celebrating strength, power and success. Introduced in 2010 and crafted by …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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4.5/10
L`Humaniste by Frapin & Co is a great summer fragrance with a couple of shortcomings. It starts out with a very vibrant lemon note, very similar …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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8.0/10
This fragrance certainly has a story attached to it. The opening is interesting, thought provoking and sweet. It has a “liquored up” feel to it with …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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8.5/10
Carven Homme may be one of the most under appreciated scents in modern perfumery. With that said, lets break it all down. Upon first spay there …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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4.0/10
Ralph Lauren takes a whack at the Agarwood tree. Off the top, you get hit with a shot of perfumers alcohol for 1-2 seconds, thats …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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8.0/10
Warm, inviting. Practical and minimalist. Pal Zileri’s Viaggio d’Africa is a treat for the senses and wallet. The main notes I get from this are Tonka, …
By Eric
3rd September 2018
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7.0/10
Some call it plain, some call it modern. Tom Ford’s Grey Vetiver may be a simplistic vetiver scent, but what it lacks in complexity is makes …
By Eric
2nd September 2018
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7.5/10
This smells CLASSIC, like a 70’s powerhouse. Most similar scent in my mind is Loewe’s Esencia Pour Homme in the green bottle. Im getting a …
By Eric
2nd September 2018
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5.8/10
This on conjures up memories of department store shopping in the leather jackets section. Start out sharply citric for a few minutes before the suede comes …
By Eric
2nd September 2018
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6.3/10
A Tom Ford Tuscan Leather styled fragrance at an honest price. Its the same glassy smooth resinous Suederal leather with a sweet, fruity overtone. Like …
By Eric
2nd September 2018
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7.3/10
This one is cozy, more so than sexy. Another woody/spicy but in a different context. The wood is definitely represented by a synthetic sandalwood similar to …
By Eric
2nd September 2018
