galahad

In The Bottle

Strong, sharp currant. The vanilla is there but not very obvious at this stage.

On Application

Again strong currant but as it warms the vanilla sweetens it up.

Dry Down

I so get the cakey reference 5 minutes in. This is so edible. I agree with previous postings that this is not as heavy as I thought it would be and also not as sweet. The currants and the vanilla keep each other in check. I am really loving this plus I am so waiting for someone to ask me what I'm wearing so I can say "eat me!"

Rating (0-5)

4.5

Full Wear Test

Absolutely gorgeous. Just needs a touch up when the tartness of the currents is needed back.

In The Bottle

Defintely aquatic but with an edge. Certainly not a tame scent.

On Application

Wow. This smells fresh and bitter. It's making me salivate.

Dry Down

This is actually quite amazing. The leather is really comes out after a few minutes and becomes very salty with a hint of spiciness (possibly the bay rum?). I definitely get the pirate references in this. Um...this goes through an epoxy glue stage 20 minutes in but thankfully this is a brief stage. Overall, I really like. I think I'd like to age this a bit before trying again or committing to a large bottle.

Rating (0-5)

4

In The Bottle

Apricot? Did I get the right bottle? Kind of plasticky. Harsh

On Application

Smells very perfumey to me. May need ageing.

Dry Down

I am actually liking this alot more after 10-15 minutes however it is much softer and almost gone Yes much nicer - drier and less perfumey. His may benefit from another try. Not a lot of throw and short wear length.

Rating (0-5)

3

In The Bottle

Hmmm. Dirt, dirt, dirt. Love it

On Application

WOW! I love this so far. Immediate scent on application was dirt and then the flowers rear their heads - definite magnolia and maybe jasmine. No boozy notes at this stage.

Dry Down

Ah, the moss is definitely there. There's a spiciness to this that is really lovely, keeping the florals in check. This would be lovely summer scent, even for a bloke like me Average to good throw. Still no boozey notes for me. There is something very familiar about this scent. Love it.

Rating (0-5)

4.5

In The Bottle

Oh dear! Smells like rich butterscotch and butter and slightly rancid butter at that. I am afraid! was really looking forward to this one.

On Application

As above. Super strong and sweet.

Dry Down

Now that's better. I can really smell the whisky now and the coffee comes out a little bit later. After about 15 minutes I can pick out a drier sweetness, probably the wood which is making this much more pleasant. The dusty notes also start to show themselves a little later. I am going to try this one again but I'm thinking this is a no-go

Rating (0-5)

3