Baldessarini Eau de Cologne Concentree

I quite like Baldessarini as a brand. Everything I own from them is pretty great, just lacking in the performance category a lot of the time. Anyway, presentation is nice, like I expect from the brand. This one is really something I acquired on a whim recently and I must say, I really enjoy it. I don't particularly pick out the notes as it's blended very well. I think it suffices to say that it's a citrusy and warm, slightly white floral scent with a good dose of resinous woodiness. It has an Italian barbershop vibe to it though it doesn't smell dated at all. Timeless, really. It's something I throw on to smell sexy and classy running errands. Seems ridiculous? Maybe but this one is the one for that job. This is the epitome of versatile. I think it would work all year in almost any situation. This will not offend, rather I think most will enjoy it. The longevity is pretty decent while the projection and sillage are pretty moderate. It's gentlemanly in it's aura, for sure. It may skew 30+ but I don't see anyone disliking it, so the younger gents could definitely rock it as well. All of these pros along with the price tag at discounters make this one a great pick up.

The Hugo Boss original is (was?) a fantastic fragrance, my bottle really is on the last fumes. I updated with the modern Concentree. I did love the slightly bracing, spicy blast of the opening in the OG. Side by side this is softer, sweeter, juicier even in the opening, but about 90pc close in the drydown. However even as a Concentree it is sadly weaker in performance, you should expect to respray. This is though a very wearable, classy, gentlemanly scent, and it does smell a bit different to a lot of daytime colognes out there. For that reason I like it a lot and can see myself wearing through spring and summer. Likely office friendly too. At £30 for 75ml it's good value. Those seeking the initial herbal blast of the original could do worse than Lorenzo Villoresi's Uomo. But that is a blast indeed and a bit pricey to boot. 3.5/5

What a beautiful fragrance, I am so glad I blind-bought a bottle! It is extremely versatile. The different notes are blended to perfection. On my skin sillage is on the intimate side of moderate, but that only underscores the elegant character of this EdC Concentrée. The dominant note is amber, as in Rochas Moustache EdP. Longevity is some 5 hours. 9/10

An amazing fragrance with great longevity. The opening is a beautiful citrus and mint combo. The drydown has a beautiful sandalwood and musk. A hidden gem. If you don't own this own I highly recommend to add it to your collection. 9/10 Will definitely grab a back ups.

Bought it months ago, didn't like it and left it in the cupboard. Tried it yesterday and I suddenly love it. Unmistakable a nice bittersweet green but it's also a little bit blue; salty, ozonic. I'm wearing it again today.