24 Old Bond Street

This is such a hard scent to properly describe because I really have a hard time finding the individual notes that are supposedly in this. I think one of the best reviews of this below is the one stating that it is the "effortless/playful masculinity" chinos/shirt/wayfarer vibe (heavily paraphrased). I agree with that assessment. As far as what I actually smell, the best way I can put it into words, is that it reminds me of VERY expensive sunscreen, a touch of fruit notes (cantaloupe or even peach), and a hint of lemon/orange peel that one might find in a Martini. I don't detect Whisky, tea, or woods in this at all. Because of the summer/sun vibe, I think this will be best worn in those seasons and ideally when not at work. The fruit note makes it feel a little too playful for me to consider wearing it at work. I'll also add that for me, the magic happens in the basenotes/drydown. That is when 24 Old Bond shines with its perfectly rounded edges, elegance, and effortlessness. In the opening, I find this a bit shrill. Last but not least, while I don't know of one fragrance that is like this, I find traces of other scents' DNA in this. The fruit note is composed hauntingly similar to Philosykos from Diptyque, even if not the same exact fruit. The floral note (rose) is executed very similarly to Creed Royal Mayfair. Ultimately, I find bits and pieces of this experience that feel familiar, but overall, this is completely different from anything else I have smelled.

My first encounter with Atkinsons was about two years ago. I was at a department store and tried a number of their perfumes. They didn't leave much of an impression on me at that time. Maybe because I knew nothing of the brand and obviously, the price is pretty high. Two weeks ago I came across 24 Old Bond Street. I was feeling the name. Number 24, and Old Bond Street. So I googled the map and voila, that's the building I love. I remember strolling around Mayfair at one Christmas time and there was this building that caught my eye. I stopped at the intersection, observing and adoring the details in awe. It was the most beautiful building/store in the area, occupied by Salvatore Ferragamo. Apparently, that building was originally owned by The Atkinsons. I immediately knew I was going to love 24 Old Bond Street. Upon learning that Atkinsons is the oldest British perfumery house, my respect and admiration for the brand grew in a matter of minutes. I got myself a bottle of 24 Old Bond Street in no time and love it. Maybe it is the power of the story, the suggestion, but 24 Old Bond Street is a great cologne. It is crisp, fresh, classy. The black tea and whiskey are prominent. Projection is perfectly moderate, as loud is never classy. Longevity could be better but given that it is a cologne, it is still acceptable. Having said that, I am certainly going to give my Atkinsons a second try. -AB-

Fresh, casual, modern daytime scent. I was surprised to see the listed notes because the fragrance follows a rather linear path. Although not a strong scent, this one has a surprising depth. Slightly floral, boozy, spicy and yummy which gives it a brilliant character. Cardamom, whiskey and black tea makes this a special fragrance for me and i liked the muted echo of the rose. Has good projection for the first 3 hours, stays with you for almost 8 hours and then becomes a skin scent. Used on clothes, still lingers to the next day. I am very satisfied with the performance of this eau de cologne since it is much better than most of the designer fragrances. A good candidate for an office or casual scent.

The opening is a well done whiskey note, a little soapy, with the scent of older perfume that was familiar to me. Someone below said Pleasures by Este Lauder. Bingo, good call. Pleasures smells great and reminds me of good memories with a woman in my past. The scent of bourbon and the pleasures type cantaloupe note is soon joined by juniper, cardamom and roses. Smells really good! Into the drydown and I'm still getting that classy bourbon & cantaloupe which is now joined with Earl Grey tea. It's an EDC so it lives fast and dies young, but this draws lots of compliments and has and serious mass appeal while also staying interesting. I bought a full bottle and love it. Scent 9/10 Performance 4/10

This is a very clean and elegant scent. I was hoping for more whiskey in here, but the whiskey is very faint. What it leaves is a nice summer fragrance of tea, woods, and musk which are given some personality by the rose, juniper and cardomom. The whiskey is there just enough to give it some character, but not enough to make this a 'whiskey fragrance'. It was not what I was expecting, but it still smells nice. The performance so far seems non-existant. I will have to wear it around a bit to confirm, but was I expecting more since I ordered the fragrance oil hoping for a deeper performance. Update: The whiskey becomes much more prominent in they dry down. It's actually very nice

I liked it pretty much. It's kind of a calming scent, like an old friend (or a sugar daddy) you can always depend on. I've tried it on my skin in a Douglas shop, the longevity is around 4-5 hours. Most probably my next purchase. UPDATE (2016-07-15): I bought it yesterday. This morning (around 8) I applied it generously, which led to a stronger projection than expected. It projects like 2x stronger than Versace pour Homme, although it is marketed just as EDC. I was followed by a massive scent cloud till 14:00. Now it's 17:00 and I can still feel the Whiskey sometimes, which is currently the strongest component (next to juniper).

Get yourself a cigar and an old fashioned. Run fingers through your sunbathed blondish mane. Put on tortoise wayfarers. The sun is out and it's time for another day at french riviera for you, old money, beige panama suit dressed gentleman. This is the epitome of everyday, sophisticated masculine fragrance. It's fresh, green, aromatic and that touch of cardamom rounds it up to a well blended cologne. Boozy note lingers in the background, giving it the final edge. Very unique. Stands out and not many people know about it or smell like this. Just great, original perfumery.

This is quintessential British gentleman. Timeless, put together, understated without being boring, casually refined without being stodgy, and a dry humour. As a women, this is great on my skin. Versatile Roses without being floral A hint of whiskey without being boozy The black tea note better than LV ever could I imagine Felicity Jones wearing this.

Wow. Super nice floral that has grown on me the more I wear it. The floral's are not overbearing. Has a barbershop vibe to it as well. Limited longevity (4 hours) and projection (2 hours). Safe for office wear and is unisex for sure due to the floral's. Try before you buy just to make sure you really are into this type of juice. Enjoy!

هذه التجربة الأولى لي مع هذه الدار اكتشاف جديد العطر جميل وهادئ ومنعش يصلح للأجواء المعتدلة وربما الحارة الأجواء عندنا الآن في الخليج ربيعية ارتديت العطر صباحا قبل ذهابي للعمل اعتبر ثباته جيد ربما أكثر من 4 ساعات وكذلك الفوحان جيد عطر نقي منعش مائي يعطيك احساس بالنظافة ساعطيه 3.5/5 لجمال الرائحة

If anybody knows the old school deodorant from the body shop for men, the Maca root one, this smells very similar which is fantastic because it smelt great and they discontinued it. This would be a great alternative to that original smell, very happy I found this.

از بهترین روایح تابستانی به شدت دوست داشتنی، خوردنی و ارامش بخش ----------- Scent & Quality: 10/10 Longevity: 7/10 Silage: 6/10 Creativity & Uniqueness: 8/10 Affordability: 5/10 ----------- Overall: 7.2 + 0.5= 7.7/10

Smells like some soap from 90s, from my childhood. Very easy to wear and very inoffensive. Wish it was stronger though. I would say it's a blind buy worthy. I don't detect any whiskey though.

The best thing i've done last year : Purchasing 24 old bond street. Now it's getting too hard to buy any of atkinson's. Definitely my cup of tea.

This fragrance kept me intrigued after 20-30 minutes - a powerful burst of citrus with splashes and a cologne-like persistence is clearly noticeable. At first, I wondered if juniper and cardamom could dance on rose petals after a plentiful tea session. So, I decided to visit the Atkinsons website. I read the fragrance description carefully, not just the notes pyramid, but the actual description. And everything fell into place right away. In the composition of this truly well-crafted perfume, there is, according to the creators, not just tea, but the famous Earl Grey, infused with oil obtained from the peel of bergamot fruits. So, the citrus notes may not seem obvious to us - they are present, but somehow elegantly concealed in the pyramid description. However, this does not diminish the beauty of the cologne. It is indeed not as simple as it may seem - you have to observe it until the very last stage when the tea has cooled and a sour-juniper coolness with pink veins wafts through. It is elegant yet persistent, composed, and slightly self-indulgent. But only slightly.

24 Old Bond Street is a perfectly balanced summer aromatic, freshie with spicy facets. The easiest notes to detect to my nose are junipers berries, black tea and cardamom. Very refreshing and cooling. Don’t get any rose and the whiskey and cedar only appear on my skin in the dry down. I am not noticing the musk or the ambergris per se. Maybe they were added just to add more longevity to the aromatic green notes. Either way, this is a fresher scent with an interesting twist offered by the boozy note, whiskey. If you’re bored to death by the usual summer fresh scents, give this one a try. It’s quite interesting and a bit more complex. As far as performance goes, it follows the standard trajectory of the summer scents, moderate longevity and minimal projection. But it is a well done fragrance in my opinion. Leans towards the masculine side. Feels targeted towards a young audience. I recommend this to someone who wants a niche alternative for the simple but absolutely perfectly blended Terre d’Hermes Eau Givree by Christine Nagel.

24 Old Bond Street is a refined, soft boozy-aromatic fragrance with a distinctly masculine touch. The composition revolves around juniper berries, tea, whiskey, cardamom, and rose, blending these elements in a way that feels effortlessly elegant and wearable. The result is a sophisticated cologne that exudes charm without being overpowering. While the balance of notes makes it a versatile year-round scent, its biggest drawback lies in its performance. Projection is subtle, and longevity is underwhelming, which may leave some wishing for more staying power. Overall, 24 Old Bond Street is a stylish, understated fragrance that works well for those who appreciate a classic, gentlemanly scent—just don’t expect it to last all day. Rating: 3/5

I feel like I didn’t understand what juniper berry smelt like until I got this. It opens with a fresh almost linen like berry smell (imagine like a really fancy dryer sheet or linens at a nice hotel) and of course is followed by the tea note you most likely bought this for. For the tea lovers I’d sh this is pretty well done. It gets nicer as it dries rather than more synthetic which is nice. The whiskey note is in the subtle side but blended really well. Nothing here sticks out or is too pungent. Pretty much like a tea & whiskey body wash. Not much rose to my nose. Got mine for $49, definitely worth the $80-90 price point you can often find it listed at 8/10. Will be like universally not just for a specific taste

Ok this is my introduction to the house. In hindsight, it is always best to test a fragrance first before buying. Initially, I was wowed by 24 Old Bond Street. To my nose, this smells luxurious, and it still is, but right now, it is starting to make me a bit nauseous. Juniper and rose are the stars here, at least to me, and that combo gives this floral, tart scent that churns my stomach. I'm still trying to give this a chance and will probably wear it still since it truly is a good fragrance. I'll probably try to wear this on an even hotter weather and see what happens. Admittedly, for an EDC, this has good longevity. If you don't like rose forward fragrances steer clear of this. Thankfully, I got this for $26!

"Fashion Decree" is my favourite scent of this brand. While there are certain elements of this creation are arguably nice (in particular the oak-barrell whiskey note) all in all it is far too weak for me. But I will say that this is the perfect gift for an outdoorsy kinda guy like Ben Fogle perhaps or an Alan Titchmarsh for it has this natural beauty and/ or natural relaxedness about it. Fashion forward or game-changing it most certainly ain't. But that is ok. Very MOR (middle of road) and classicly refined. For someone who wants to smell naturally good without all the fuss of trying too hard to make an impression (with scent). 6/10