Cordovan

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 096 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased July 2019 This is more like it for a clean scent. It's got a bit of fruit, bit of mildy woody soap and somehow a breeze about it. Does not smell like what it's supposed to be, "cordovan". I already had a full shell cordovan wallet before getting this, so it's not what I was imagining or picturing. The bottle I received is also the redesign, just a clear glass bottle instead of the cordovan-esque coloured bottle. That's sort of better considering what it SMELLS like. But still not entirely happy with this scent. There was something in the '90s I remember that had a similar figgy, clean thing about it. That's mostly why I kept it because there's an innocent pleasance, doesn't take itself seriously in a good way. This is basically for the office in at least 3 seasons, so I don't really think about it anymore.

He is green from the earth and has fig leaves growing from his head. Sprouts grow through his scalp and release their vegetal quality. Nutmeg adorns his eye sockets and with each blink, spiciness comes forward. His leather jacket is tattered and shows his earthly history. Fresh and bright juniper protrude from his breasts and adds to his green theme. His navel houses lavender petals that fall as he walks and they mix on the Iris flowers clawing up from his shoes. His vetiver laces intertwine into the earth and if he stays too still, he roots himself to you. #BananaRepublic makes some of my favorite fragrances and #Cordovan is so blissful. Green fig leaves mix with leather, earthy vetiver, and spicy nutmeg. Iris adds a slick powder touch while the juniper and bergamot keep things fresh.

This fragrance is a fall day to me. It's masculine, it's green, it earthy, and it has a very subtle sweetness to it. It may not speak to everyone, but it absolutely speaks to me. Which is why it is one of my signature scents. For those who say this generic or nothing new, I challenge you find me something that smells like this, because I've looked for similar fragrances and nothing exists. The notes I get most in this one are the leather, fig leaf, vetiver, and the lavender I believe. There's a strong floral note, but I don't think it's the iris. The iris is very tame in comparison to "iris" scents. It's there, but it really doesn't define the fragrance.

Elegant bottle and inexpensive entry point for someone new to cologne or looking to find a casual scent that isn't prohibitively expensive. The fig and leather is lovely, and the drydown highlights the vétiver and nutmeg on me. It's so pleasant and easy to wear that it's a safe blind buy, and to catch a whiff of it on a jacket or sweater on another day is like a fond memory of a sunny autumn day. Not the most original fragrance in the world, but it's almost guaranteed to work for business or casual in cooler months without being overwhelming to the wearer or others. I like it on me, but love it on my husband.

Very generic and serviceable cologne. Good woody aromatic masculine scent profile. Can wear all year round, but perfectly fits the cold sunny days in between seasons when you want to wear something simple for short errands. Very casual and relaxed. If you want it to perform, you need to overspray (10 at the bare minimum) and do it over clothes too