French Lover (for men)

andyray

This is the sort of fragrance that I could fall in love with!

'French Lover' is a stunning, very masculine fragrance from the Genius, Pierre Bourdon, who created 'Kouros'; 'Cool Water' and, well, just look at his profile!!

As Jeca says, the opening is quite sharp and, rather than becoming chypre-like and dense, remains unusually 'upbeat' and most definately aromatic.

The initial spice elements soften quickly and a resinous theme appears- notes that segue effortlessly into the heart. This reveals a beautiful dance between the leading cedar wood and the oriental feminine incense. However, it's the participation of Angelica that, almost shadow-like, capriciously slips in and out of focus depending on the strength and chemistry of the skin's ambient temperature.

The bass notes are sublime and keep deepening and warming. There's something of the original 80s 'Santos de Cartier' resonating with this scent: it's that dominant wood theme and extraordinary bass-note 'horse-power' that drives the fragrance through the musk/oakmoss/vetiver.

A head-turning fragrance that,ironically, smells expensive and is an evening, special occassion perfume rather than an everyday, work-type scent.

Exquisite! Andyray

jeca

An elegant aromatic scent, the beginning is sharp herbaceous, with a hint of cypress, after ten minutes I smell the cypress note quite clearly, then the fragrance becomes warmer, with incense and woody notes.