A very nice blend, with just enough "edge" to keep it interesting. More than an hour into it, and the mint, herbal jasmine, juniper, oakmoss, and galbanum have been softened up nicely by the amber. I don't get much if any wood or spice here. There is a slight "dirty" quality, which one would assume to be the jasmine. It's got a bare touch of sweetness but none of that syrupy amber you find in many fragrances that have it listed as a note. If you have tried Z-14 but find it too "dark" and not "fresh" enough, but think you might like it if those things were changed, this is one to try, though it's not easy to find any more at reasonable prices. You never know when you might see it at a yard sale, though, so there's always hope! Some BNers have claimed this is like a refined version of Insense by Givenchy. Longevity and projection/"sillage" are excellent. If you like the idea of a thyme and jasmine focus, with some fresh notes like juniper to liven it up and some amber to soften it up, this is one to consider.
Aug
11
2011
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