Wood Jasmin

This is absolutely stunning! It's not so much about jasmine, but about plum, subtle smoky incense, and Peru Balsam. It's so rich and gorgeous, but there's something in it that leaves an impression of a slight cooling sensation that underpins the warmth for most of the duration of the fragrance. I can't figure out what it is, but it definitely has that WOW factor. The projection and longevity are both solid. It projects well past an arm's length for an hour or longer, then reigns itself in cumulatively closer, but doesn't become a skin scent for several hours. For me the longevity varies, but it has a good 6 or 7 hours of functional longevity, then stays a pleasant balsamic skin scent for a couple more hours until it dissipates. Comparisons to Tom Ford's Plum Japonais and Nasomatto Baraonda are inevitable, but this has enough complexity going on with the bed of jasmine over which everything is layered that it definitely stands on its own as an original, powerful, and beautiful unisex fragrance that begs to be experienced. This house has some of the best niche fragrances I've ever smelled. Other winners are: Rouge Smoking, Gris Charnel, and Creme de Cuir. This one might be my favorite, but there's some other close contenders there as well. 10/10

Woah! I was hit with skanky intense resinous jasmine. I could have sworn oud was present. I'm a bit on the wall about Peru balsam. It's quite a dense, resinous note and I can find it too much. It plays a big part in this intense beast. Thankfully there is a jasmine bomb on the other side of this fragrant see saw and balances it all out. Is there such a thing as jasmine chutney?! It could smell like this. I admit I was overwhelmed on the opening but after 30 mins I have really warmed to it. I can find the jasmine note too much sometimes and even migraine inducing. Here it has been warmed and softened. The plum adds a little fruity sweetness and the incense a lovely smoky aspect. Further down the timeline and I do become reminded of TF Plum Japonais but this is not as sweet. Jasmine is king here with plum and balsam the supporting acts. I've tested all of the BDK range and they are all nice but this one is fb worthy for me. It has the best longevity and sillage of all. It's definitely unisex. Some women might find this too much. I adore Plum Japonais so this is most definitely my cup of fragrance. There is a place in my wardrobe for both.

Wow! This is hugely interesting, a real eyeopener with so many niche brands I'd seen these bottles around but just sort of glazed over especially a brand with Initials just doesnt really capture my attention no matter how nice the bottles are. (Which they are.) It's the stuff inside that matters and this comes out with a boozy almost gourmand smell but it's not trying too hard to be all sozzled, more smooth and effortless. You don't really get a lot of jasmine initially but a certain exotic and waxy florality, gently throbs at the back of aged, sweet sherry cask of thing that Wood Jasmin is. Clearly resinous and warm too. The drydown definitely reminds me of something else, (I can't place) more dried fruit, lightly vanillic but not all creamy or typical. For a man that doesn't need any more orientals and often states he doesn't like gourmands, this is sort of neither and both and I'm on a no buy thing at the moment, I still want a bottle. I will have to wear it properly but the initial signs are good.

In my opinion the name Wood Jasmin is bit of a misnomer-in other words, the name of the fragrance is a bit misleading. It definitely is a woody fragrance, however I don’t find it to be jasmin dominant. There is jasmin which lifts it a bit, however I don’t find Jasmin to be a main player. On me, this is a beautiful plumy, resinous, boozy, woody fragrance that is extremely seductive. Although there are no boozy notes listed, I find that sometimes resins can come across rather boozy smelling- there is also artemisia which may be playing into this. This fragrance is completely unisex. It actually reminds me of Plum Japonais by Tom Ford...I need to do a a side-by-side comparison of the two, but definitely similar vibes. The performance on this is great- the sillage was moderate and this lasted on me all day. I will say that on me Wood Jasmin is rather linear meaning that it does not transition much from the opening to the dry down- however, I don’t consider that a negative thing.

Immediate opening of boozy plum has a mulled wine feel but that is fleeting. Slightly sweet (very slight) pear takes over fairly fast, and lifts/lightens the fragrance, jasmine moves in quick too, contributing to that. The jasmine is soft, as real jasmine is. Identifiable plum mostly disappears but an underlying jamminess lingers. A touch of rose transitions to dry down, which is woody, slight medicinal tinge, and traces of vanilla. A complex, refined fragrance. Intimate. Close but rich. Cooler weather for sure. Totally unisex, for the person with the presence to wear it. Sophistication, whether that's jeans, cashmere, and Frye boots, or black tie. An intentional fragrance, for those you let close to you. Membership has its privileges, and all that.