602 pepper, cedar, patchouli

#1558 in my "Tour de Fragrance" Got this as a decant, popped it open and my first reaction was, "Wow! That's a refreshing scent!" My second from Bon Parfumeur, and another winner. Neroli, patchouli, vetiver. Really hard to go astray with that combination, and tossing in some pepper, incense and wood, this is really nice stuff with good initial sillage (1 hour), okay longevity (you'd respray midday). Versatile for any wear: casual, office, date night. Certain to draw positive attention. This scent is pricey from several sources, so shop around. Some sellers have it priced like similar smelling scents BDK "Villa Neroli", Xerjoff "Nio", Amouage "Reflection Man." Some are priced less. If like me you've learned to be stingy with your scent dollars in a world of ever-improving clones, Killer Oud "Revolution" is intended to be an Amouage "Reflection Man" clone, but it's actually closer to this Bon Parfumeur in scent, and you can find it for under $35. Khadlaj "Shiyaaka" is also similar for around $35. As it happens I have all these scents already, so while this Bon Parfumeur goes on the list, the priority will be low for me. But if I were choosing between this and any of the above similar scents and price was not a consideration, this would be my first choice, despite mediocre performance. Good Luck and Good Hunting!

Some of the Bon Parfumeurs are a bit slipshod, or a bit syntheticky, or a little unimpressive to my nose - maybe because they're meant to be layered. But this one is a personal love for me, and one of the few which really stands up fine on its own as a scent in itself, and has a really distinctive character. A warm, welcoming, dry, almost classy-seeming mid-spicy, perfectly unisex, free of any sharp or overbearing men's-cologne overtones or any cloying sweetness. I also don't think the pyramid shown here is correct, because to me the overwhelming spice in the middle of the mix is neither black peppercorns nor capsicum-chili-pepper, but the very different, rounder, gentler burn of Jamaican pimento, aka allspice berries. Just as aromatic but a very different flavour - mild, deep, complex, woody, smell, not just a big poke of heat. This is the smell of a good spice rub in a hot sauna. Like it a whole lot.

602 pepper, cedar, patchouli by Bon Parfumeur is a woody, spicy incense fragrance that makes its presence known right from the start. It opens with a bold wave of aromatic incense—fresh yet smoky—that sets a deep, contemplative tone. As it settles, the black pepper and pimento add a fiery kick, balanced by the clean, crisp scent of cedarwood. In the dry down, incense remains dominant, now infused with earthy vetiver and rich patchouli. It’s polished, well-structured, and ideal for those who enjoy incense-led compositions with a modern edge. rating: 4/5

This is a very well balanced and blended perfume. Beautiful! It could be unisex, however it is bordering on the more masculine side. Highly recommended, and great price point VS quality. You may spend a lot more on something that you end up disliking or convincing yourself its good because of the price. Obviuosly try it first, but I would stand and say get this as a general day to day fragrance and you wont be dissapointed.

update: just wore to gym reminds me of a nicer modern twist on Lacoste original old green bottle, those ingredients giving off a Pine smell but super nice not brash:: wow got aqua di gio parfumo at open then amazingly real cedar , light airy peper/incense.. bay leaf pamento benzoine keeping it slightly moist, really nice.. now getting that bay rum type of smell love this baby.