Bogart CityTower Jacques Bogart for men

There is nothing really like this. City Tower opens with a burst of boozy fruits & citrus with smoke and nuts. Then it goes peppery, woody and nutty - a bit like Antonio by AB. It's almost a gourmand. I don't get much leather here. The drydown is soft, mellow and distinctly nutty with some wood and a bit floral in the background. Later on I get fragrant spice and ...whoopee.. some soap. It's quite an experience smelling the development of City Tower on my skin. An unusual, strange and complex fragrance that evolves and lasts.

This is quite creamy and dense, and is dominated by a tonka/vanilla quality, though the bergamot and myrrh incense are obvious too. Some have compared it to Azzaro's Visit, but the dominant notes in Visit are wood, dry incense, and nutmeg (I also find Visit to have a slightly metallic quality). Some have said it's like a light version of Bogart Pour Homme, but I think of BPH as a tonka/pipe tobacco fragrance, whereas Citytower clearly is not. I don't get any strong wood notes at all. And I don't get the oud either, so I wouldn't even consider comparing it to M7. There is a hint of something leathery (don't expect Knize Ten type leather here). I think I'd say it's closest to Pure Havane without tobacco (at least one stage of PH), but this lasts a lot longer and is linear. So, think of the first hour or so of Pure Havane if PH had no tobacco. The spices take the place of PH's tobacco, and there is no patchouli here (which I like, because there are a lot of fragrances out there with that kind of base already). It may have some similarities to Opium Pour Homme (I haven't sampled that one in about 3 years so keep that in mind), though it's not as loud as a fragrance like Black XS. I suggest misting tbe air and walking through the mist for your first wearing, and if it's weak only then spray it directly onto your skin.

City Tower smells far better, is far stronger, and is longer lasting than it has a right to be at its price point (barely more than $20 for 100mL). It could easily be passed off as an EDP. Sprayed it on before bed, and yup, still there in the morning.

I ordered this because the notes are very similar to Amouage Epic Man. I can't afford to drop that much on a fragrance, so thought this had the potential to be a decent alternative, especially since Bogart seems to have a reputation for powerhouses.

The bottle is deceiving. There is nothing light or aquatic or blue about this fragrance. It is a purely oriental concoction.

I find that it seems to be a well blended combination of Epic Man and Penhaligon's LP No.9. Very spicy and incensey, announced with an opening of pink pepper. The drydown remains strong and distinctive, with the musk coming through. I don't get much leather. The oud is a bit understated I think, but it is there. I could do with a bit more. Spices rule. And they last forever.

City Tower won't replace Epic Man (it doesn't really touch the luxury or quality of Amouage), and I still have my eye on that one . . . but at least this will hold me over for a while, and will be something to wear when I don't want to use up the really pricey juice. It really is a great frag. Definitely worth the buy. Even blind.

I got my bottle at Cheapsmells, but the best price I could find was at Scentsations of Troon.

I bought this based on reader reviews here, and I'd like to thank them for it.
City Tower is a unique scent, in the sense that it has no clones in the market. The scent separates the men from the boys, as it is suited for the above 25 crowd.
The initial burst of citrus and incense instantly catches one's attention, and it dries down to a nutty, peppery scent that is very elegant. An hour later, the combination musk and leather rears its head. The scent is very Mediterrenean, and it brings to mind warm, even hot, climes and whispering winds amidst infinity pools.
Traces of labdanum wafts by every now and then, and the agarwood is ever present in the base.
This is a potent scent, so apply sparingly. I sprayed a tiny amount on my forearm, and 4 hours later it is still very much detectable.
Jacques Bogart may not be as popular as other perfume houses, but I am definitely won over by City Tower!
Any guess as to who created this fragrance?

i love this frangrance, u r ock jacques.
beijosssssssss to bogart city tower

My boyfriend wears city tower and I love it, Its not strong or overwelming its so sheek and sexy.

The guest below needs his nose checked .. this is unique & superbly blended , smooth intoxicating & long lasting , a return by Bogart to his very best .

When i first tried this perfume i was absolutely disgusted. I mean how could anyone come up with a scent like this? Please someone tell me...
It smells of toilet water mixed with cigars...:(

So good that you always want to have a near-yourself