Invasion Barbare MDCI Parfums for men

Subtle sophistication. Invasion Barbare is surely not among the most original compositions available on the market but it's still one of my favorite "nugere". Its appearantly classic fougere-y structure makes it easily approachable and perfect for everydays wear but, at the same time, Stephanie Bakouche was able to give it a special character by adding countless details. The rich spicy/citrus opening made of grapefruit, cardamom, ginger and bergamot provides an extremely modern allure while a violet leaf accord enanches the fresh/transparent aspect of this composition. IB evolves then into a more classic woody/musky base that vaguely resembles of vintage Equipage and other immense masculines of the past. .

Overall IB is a perfect connubion between classic and modern that's fantastic for both your most relaxed moments and going to the office as well as formal occasions and nights out. Invasion Barbare speaks clearly of quality but does it with a faint voice. In the end, if you've something interesting to say, you don't need to shout it out loud.

Overpriced? Oh, well, most definitely but it smells darn good.

Rating: 8.5/10

Invasion Barbare together with 1725, and Sartorial, are my favorite type of fragrance, the modern fougere.

Invasion Barbare is the most complex of the 3, and it would appear to be the best blended.

The standout notes for me are violet leaf, lavender, cardamom, and the warm powdery base.

Immaculate scent.

This opens with a candy type scent that seems to morph on your skin with lavender and violets weaving in and out. After a while it gets warmer and woody while retaining that candy smell in the background. It's very complex and the more I smell it the more I like it.

To describe this by the notes would do this an injustice. The closest vibe comparison would be to JPG's Lemale which is an even bigger injustice to say it's even comparable. I've sample a lot of fragrances and this on is the best fragrance I've ever smelled. Absolutely perfect and if it wasn't so expensive this is all I would ever need. Holy grail.

This is probably my favorite of the MDCI fragrances to date. The scent opens with a chilly mist of citrus, followed almost immediately by a burnt sugar and spice bouquet, very warming and lush. The drydown seems to emphasize the patchouli note, but in a temperate and calming, yet decidedly sensual manner. Invasion Barbare may have been created with men in mind, but trust me when I tell you that it is more than beautiful and definitely feminine enough for most any woman.

I have to admit, I did get urge to buy a sample of this men fragrance just because of it's imagination tickling name Invasion Barbare. Well, there isn't any Conan or other drooling wild mens here, IB is clean, classy and quite sophisticated. Lavendel, thyme, bergamot, all cool and well mannered. This one smells like colour blue to me.

So, maybe this is suitable to modern, clean cut bisnesmens or like who is gentleman outside, but like to nurture his inner wildman with this very cleverly named classic perfume?