L’Eau Pour Homme

I used to like Kenzo, Issey Miyake until they smell too much like furniture stores or spas. This one, however , has a unique bamboo note that I love. It is one of those "zen" feeling scents that do not smell too much of anything I know. I does smell like walking through a bamboo forest. Very soothing. I can only give this a pass..6 or 7 out of 10 max. For clean scents like this I have other better options like Montblanc Individuel. This fragrance doesn't last like l'eau d'issey. So performance wise, it is not up to par.

I bought this because it was on sale, $16 for 4.2 oz., and because I had read a recent article on Kurkdjian in the New Yorker. It is fresh and gossamer and it has an unusual fern-like aspect that I have never encountered in a fragrance before; like bamboo in fragrant water. I sprayed it on my arm and I kept getting whiffs of its flowery plant and medicinal-like appeal. It seems to be long lasting and probably has a strong sillage. This cologne is absolutely unique. For the price, a fantastic bargain.

To me this evokes breakfast by the pool at a hotel in the canary islands on a sunny, slightly breezy morning. There is a burst of fresh citrus from your morning juice. There is something ozonic or chemical which I experience as the pool mixed with sea breeze. There is something transparent (bamboo) which I experience as being outdoors with leafy plants. Yes it's short lived and not designed to impress anyone (much like breakfast itself) but to me this is very nice.

Mix Alred Sung Hei with Azzaro Chrome and you'll end up with something very close to this. I have to admit that I really like how L’Eau Pour Homme Armand Basi works on my skin and on my clothes - imho it's much more interesting than either Hei or Chrome alone.

ok, not a very memorable one but very suitable for hot, soaking Spains summer mornings, its a light, soft smell than makes one go in a sportive fresh way when the hot is stronger here