New York for Gentlemen

Here is a part of chandler burr’s Review from NY times article, it goes over the raw materials used very interesting I love when I can find out which specific musks and whatnot were used in a fragrance. “ And so Herpin set off. “The idea was to create a tension between the fresh top and the base of mystery and comfort,†he said. The top is natural bergamot and lemon oil from the peel, “but less sharp and without bitterness. Also a bit of hyper-reality mandarin reconstitution [molecules mixed into a mandarin scent] for juicy, smiling, mouth-watering.†He added a trace of the synthetics Calone and Melonal, which give watery/juicy, and petitgrain, the stem and leaves of the orange tree, “which is really there in almost sub-therapeutic dose to fingerprint the thing as a †̃classic.â€TM†Then carnation enhanced with the molecule eugenol, which is crucial in clove. Eugenol smells cold and makes carnation one of the spiciest flowers you can find. To undergird that, some excellent Firmenich synthetic musks: Muscenone, Muscenone Delta (very expensive, but, Herpin says, Brooks Brothers and Como insisted) and Galaxolide, which is not expensive “but has this magnifying-glass aspect that warms the juice, clarifies it and gives you warm, clean skin, slightly milky sensuality, part maternal, part animal.†Second, vetiver SFE, an extremely high-quality vetiver created with carbon dioxide extraction. “Pure, clear,†Herpin says, “it gives you all the fresh astringent and takes out the potato and earthiness you get in cheaper vetivers.†He sighs. “Youâ€TMre limited by price. Vetiver SFE is extremely expensive.†The result is a very nice masculine whose traditionalism is apparent and yet one step ahead of that category. One quibble: the mandarin and lemon simply donâ€TMt adhere, and if there is “juicy, smiling, mouth-watering,†it doesnâ€TMt wind up in my mouth. What I get is astringent vetiver grass + eugenol spice + musk reassurance + a bit of sharp, biting petitgrain. There is no shock value (e.g., Narciso Rodriguez for Men), but thatâ€TMs the point. Here is an olfactory Lexus LS: fine-tuned, amazingly stable, solid engine. It wonâ€TMt blow anyone away. But it will transport you very nicely indeed, in comfort and security. Not such a bad thing.”

Brooks Brothers was generous enough to accommodate me with a small bottle of New York Gentleman, the masculine counterpart to New York for Ladies. NYG has the peppery opening of a 40 watt light bulb (powered by true to life verbena and bergamot), which gradually dims down to a comforting green glow stick, emitting a trace of warmth from spice and vetiver. At one point, it feels like it almost wants to turn aquatic, but veers away just in time. Whew... The citrus is front and center in this fragrance and has the same exact bone structure and fashion sense as someone you used to know but can't quite place. It reminds me of the vetiver/rosemary dynamic in Jo Malone's Grapefruit, and the dry down reminds me of L'Eau de L'Artisan, due to that verbena-woody moss combo, which is much cleaner in NYG, and mustier/melancholy in L'Eau de L'Artisan. Jo Malone's Grapefruit and L'Eau de L'Artisan both don't sit quite right on me. The Grapefruit in JM seems at odds with the spice/rosemary and vetiver as if the grapefruit had been scribbled over with a pen that only pulls ink some of the time, and not when you want it to. The verbena/herbs in L'Artisan remind me of visiting an empty band shell in Central Park when everything is shrouded in mist.I don't get the uplifting feeling from it that so many seem to experience. New York Gentleman on the other hand, is a steady, uncompromised, herbal-citrus glow. It is dry and fresh without being sharp or aftershave-like, and more masculine and complex than L'Occitane's Verbena due to the vetiver. It's in the same family as JM Grapefruit and L'Eau de L'Artisan, but this uncannily familiar and understated fragrance succeeds for me where the other two failed: it sits just right. It is by no means groundbreaking, but who cares? Apply it, enjoy it, and get on with your day.

OUTSTANDING SCENT!!! For me, this one receives an AWARD in my TOP 10 of best designer fragrances which have flown "UNDER THE RADAR"- fragrances which are NOT popular or mainstream *Decent longevity & Projection for what you pay and the note breakdown *Has a certain unique appeal to it: people WILL NOT READILY put their hand on it and you WILL NOT smell like just the "other guy" *It is a TREMENDOUS bang for your buck!!! New York Gentleman is a very nice masculine scent whose traditionalism is apparent and yet one step ahead of the rest. One minor flaw: the mandarin and lemon simply don’t adhere, and if there is supposed to be a “juicy, smiling, mouth-watering” appeal to it, it doesn’t wind up in my mouth. What I get is astringent vetiver grass + eugenol spice + musk reassurance + a bit of sharp, biting petitgrain. That for me rounds out thus blend into a MARVELOUS Lime Chypre..... For those of you who are not familiar with the term: The classical chypre is defined as a combination of five notes—citrus (often bergamot), floral (classically, rose or jasmine), woody (often patchouli), oakmoss, amber and/or musk.

This is indeed a safe, conservative gentlemen fragrance. It's fresh classy bergamont and vetiver provide that fresh suave one-two punch for any dressy gentleman looking to make an impression. It's important to say that its not a statement fragrance that will leave a unique impression on anyone. That being said, I'd be lying if I said this couldn't be a signature scent for someone as it does have that capability. Now the only (and I mean ONLY) drawback I would have is that it does carry a bit of a somewhat synthetic smell. That being said, the longetivity is fantastic and the silage is very "gentlemanly" meaning it's noticeable but not overwhelming. All and all, I have BB New York Gentlemen and 9.8/10. It has also earned a place in my Top 5 fragrances (see my profile for more). I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND you guys go out and get it as it's been discontinued

An exceedingly gorgeous bouquet of blindingly brilliant freshness and floral glory! There are very few perfumes that come close to this type of wonderful and heady accord; maybe K by D&G. I hadn’t worn this in a while and I kept getting whiffs of an opulent and thoroughly appealing air of beauty. It smells nostalgic and contemporary at once, but fragrance like this is absolutely timeless. It lasts forever. The initial whiff after applying is an effulgent bouquet, like diamonds in the sunlight, wild with frenzied prisms. A seductive potion without parallel. This is worth much more than the discount price for which it may still be sold.

This is a very nice old fashioned chypre. Its does not smell dated at all but rather clean and elegant. The name Gentlemen actually describes this fragrance quite well. Its nothing mind blowing nor new, but l love its simplicity. This would be ideal for those hot and brisk summer days but in my opinion, Gentlemen is completely versatile. I absolutely love the green bitter opening, I really wish it lasted longer. After about 10 minutes its starts reminding me of Equipage with its mossy carnation note. The only flaw I have with this one is its performance. Its a light skin scent after about 2 hours.

Very classy and easy to wear. I get noticed by women nearly every time I wear this wonderful fragrance. While many will think it doesn't smell like anything special up front, the progression and dry down really reveal an outstanding scent. I'm thoroughly pleased with this purchase, and I'd recommend it over many of its competitors (the usual anemic department-store fragrances by Kenneth Cole, Armani, and the likes). It cost the same as a department store fragrance, but it is of higher quality. Best way to describe it: fresh (due to light citrus), woody, and green aromatic fragrance.

This is one of those versatile fragrances that you can wear any season, day or night. I also get impressive longevity, 8-10 hours on my skin. A nice blast of bergamot and vetiver, with some oak moss and then caraway in the dry down. Like other reviewers have stated, I think this can easily complete with more expensive fragrances...it’s really that good! I got my 3.4 oz bottle at Marshall’s for $20 and at that price you can’t go wrong, even if it doesn’t wow you.

Now this here is a barbershop in a bottle it has a great citrusy smell and woodsy background..And yes as the last reviewer stated its definitely a suit-and-tie accountant lawyer type of fragrance but to me it smells finely made and quite potent and also has a nice creamy powder type of base and im not a big powder smell type but this is nice and delicate and goooood!! the scent imo 8.0/10 strength/longevity 7.5/10....good day to all

If you’re lucky enough to find this discontinued gem at Marshall’s, Ross, or tj maxx, scoop it up immediately. It’s been rising in price but nothing too crazy, even for $60 this is a steal. Considering that you can get this for $20, it’s one of the best $20 fragrances I’ve ever smelled. The current resell prices prove that. I’ve never got the chance to scoop up another bottle but I’d love the chance to

This is so good it has a CO2 extracted vetiver and muscenone delta. And Melonal and watermelon ketone, natural lemon peel bergamot , and carnation etc. it’s like a beautiful modern version of classic aftershave musky spicy mans fragrance. And it says 74% alcohol by volume so 26% perfume oil I guess! So pretty much an EDP. One of the best fragrances ever

When I first applied New York for Gentlemen I was amazed to see how wonderful it smelled. I smell the bergamot, vetiver and it settles down to a musky dry down. It is definitely refined and masculine, quiet and not over powering. The longevity and silage are average. I love it, it is perfect for the office.

Continuing from below my phone started glitching out, anyway this one Brooks Brothers New York fits that bill perfectly it is super impressive to me while being subtle and not too loud or obnoxious. I’m a weird quiet tranny and loud boisterous fragrances always seem out of place on my ass F*** you

Got this for $15 at Marshall's. I wasn't expecting much, but wow! It's great. Smells so well blended and expensive. Good longevity too which was around 9 hours. Also, I use vaseline for men lotion and it smells amazing layered with Brooks Brothers New York Gentlemen!

Wow this blew me away I’ve always been looking for a type of fragrance that would be a more modern + expensive smelling kind of woody musk classic after shave, almost polo-ish but not quite. Nothing like Halston which I despise

Btw this one reminds me of Creed Spice and Wood but the Brooks Brothers New York is a bit more complex and rounder I’d say. And the effect is a bit more full and less sharp

Ya the vetiver in this is so clean and almost like a rain on hot sidewalk smell. And with the carnation and melonal and lemon peel etc it’s just so good.

very nice fragrance,very romantic best to wear for the evening. then again i love all of brooks brothers products.

NICE but no Cigar!!! I did a blind-buy of this fragrance after reading so many positive reviews back in 2015. My judgment, it's nice little aromatic fragrance that is reasonably priced if you find it at TJ Maxx and the likes. I like it and occasionally wear it while at the office, in a shirt & tie, when the goal is to smell nice, clean and professional without being overbearing or offensive; NY Gentleman does this nicely. How does it smell? I do get some vetiver, carnation and basil out of this one, but generally detect blended woody-aromatic fragrance with fresh spices and citrus. It's nice and non-offensive; not likely to offend, but not likely to Wow! Projection is moderate and this NY Gentlemen lasted about 5-6 hours on my skin. Although I wish it lasted a little longer, it's not a bad little fragrance. Although only a small number of people have reviewed this fragrance, I do not feel it is a good as some of the reviews have portrayed it; to me, NY Gentlemen is just nice smelling cologne. Also, the atomizer on my bottle is terrible; it sprays little puffs and not a medium to large mist like more atomizers. But your mileage may vary.

I found this one and got it as a blind buy from Marshalls - figured for $20 it would be hard to go wrong. I am very happy with this one. The very first impression was of the floral and I stared to get disapointed. That scent didn't last very long and I now have a very hard time picking out the floral scent when I wear NYG. This frag doesn't have a lot of silliage so don't overdo it - it is there. I found that it has decent longevity. This is an impression, not an exact reference, but NYG just after the drydown reminds me a lot of Armani Pour Homme after the Armani has been on for 9 hours. NYG is a very light and crisp scent (with a little musk) the entire time, where the Armani has a bit more low/mid range to it (with the Sandlewood). I had the Armani on the other day and as the sandlewood faded at the end of the day realized I was getting confused and couldn't remember if I had put on the NYG or not. The blind buy for me was a great value and I'm very pleased. This one is a keeper.