LP No.9 for Men by Penhaligon`s

CaraMia

I really hate the name for this one, Love Potion No.9, lifted from a silly song and who would want to kiss everything in sight?

That little rant out of the way, I'd like to offer praise for this scent, recently saved from discontinuation by Penhaligon's. My dear husband was strictly an Old Spice kinda guy and then only rarely. But it was the spice he liked, though he admitted that OS was a bit sugary and pretty "common". One day we discovered LP no.9 and its whole wonderful range of spicy notes. He actually liked this one and it was his next birthday gift. I think the cardamom was the clincher.

It's really wonderful! It's spicy yes, but instead of sugar spicy it is a cool woody spicy The sandalwood is wonderful in this one and the vetiver also keeps it just a bit bracing.

The citrusy top notes do not last long at all and he was pleased by this as he finds citrus too foody. Yes spice is "food" in a way but LP is not saddled with vanilla or a "baked goods" feel. It also lacks the arty incensy tones so popular now.

If you are looking for a spicy (not dowdy) alternative to good old Old Spice or don't care for marine scents LP No.9 is definitely worth a try. It's a fairly traditional fragrance that can be worn anyplace and the staying power, like that of all Penhaligon's I have tried, is first rate.