Porta Alchemica

Smells very masculine, even after drying out. It's not bad, quite pleasant, but maybe not unisex enough on my skin. Some of the more flowery and fruity notes get easily buried under the stronger notes. I was shocked to realise I smelled just like my dad! He's a man of DG The One For Men so it makes sense; Porta Alchemica has some very similar woody, tobacco and bitter citrus notes. At least I know who to gift this to! However, I wouldn't say it's an old man scent, my dad just happens to have good taste.

Gosh, Porta Alchemica, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...I might have to wax poetic and get all emotional, and break the rules of professional reviewing by using lots of adjectives like: Gorgeous and unisex--like Campari, you're spicy, bitter and sweet--not too sweet for a gentleman to wear, but not too masculine for the ladies. You are so refreshing in this summer heat, and you make me think of Mediterranean blue seas, and green herbs growing wild on Tuscan hillsides. Somewhere deep down I smell some mysterious woods, and after several hours I get a whiff of tobacco and hay. Your spices are refined and subtle--definitely present but never loud. You waft from my wrist for a number of hours, but are never vulgar. I could take you to work, or to an elegant dinner...I'm yours, I give you five stars!