Malakeos

Now this is a rarely acknowledged, hard to find fragrance in the La Gemme Collection. Truly an exceptional barbershop-style fougere fragrance. After finally getting my nose on Rive Gauche, I see the similarities. I had someone blind sniff this and they immediately said "shaving cream" which I think hits the nail on the head with what this fragrance is trying to convey. @Ferra_Verto said is beautifully "like taking a hot shower in Rive-Gauche scented water." The way this fragrance performs is interesting, upon my first ever test I could not smell anything whatsoever. Perhaps my nose just needed some time to come around to it. A bit ethereal in nature, with delicate, herbal, creamy ingredients that lend to a transportive wearing experience. 10/10 especially if you like this genre

Bvlgari Le Gemme Malakeos. This stunning fougere fragrance has just arrived in the post this afternoon and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I've been testing this on and off for a few years now and have only just been in the right position to splash out for a full bottle. To my nose it's like a cross between YSL's Rive Gauche Pour Homme, Tom Ford's Beau de Jour, and Memo's Russian Leather. It's more minty than Rive Gauche, a bit dirtier than Beau de Jour and less pine/leathery than the Memo but it gives the overall impression of a classic Fougere that's been tweaked by a master perfumer. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!

It is a classic one with good quality ingredients. This reminds me of a Tundra forest in spring weather. The oak moss is for sure the dominant one in it . It starts with fresh citrus lavender vibe but not powdery at same time. The lavender fades away and the oakmoss + carnation take over. Carnation adds a spicy vibe to it(feels like a soft clove )and gives it a warm character. At the mid and end it reminds me of a dense fur Reindeer in a Spring Eating the oakmoss in Tundra forest and I am observing it from a far distance. I said far distance because there is hint of musk also in it .

Should be on your list to try if you like aromatic fougeres. Similar to Rive Gauche but not as refined. I’d say it’s a little more “spikey” than RG. I’ve worn this for just about every situation and every weather. It’s not nuclear or carry massive projection but it does last for a solid 6-8 hours. I’m not sure you’d want a fragrance like this to be beast mode anyways. I’ve put my nose on as many Le Gemme’s as possible and this one still comes out on top!! Cheers!!

A lovely aromatic fougere which evokes the scents and smells of Russian forests in the summer. The perfume opens with a burst of lavender and minty geranium before going into a deep woody heart accentuated by guaiac. The perfume settles on a mossy powdery base of musk and oakmoss. Beautifully blended masculine leaning scent with moderate to strong projection and sillage and good longevity. A perfect gentleman scent. Enjoy!