O.W.

This is surprisingly simple because it's very linear: that's part of its charm. On top there's citrus (bergamot, lemon, and bitter orange), and there's quite a bit of ginger at the heart, and musk at the base. Supposedly there's amber in this too but I could not discern it. These are old-fashioned ingredients, but because they're in an unusual combination (especially with the ginger and bitter orange being dominant) and also because this is so linear, this seems quite contemporary. It's a different way of smelling fresh and even young, although this is not really an accord that gives me deep pleasure. But I could see how it would grow on me.

I was excited to try this based on the mix of wood and citrus, but sadly all I smell is a big blast of alcohol with a scent struggling to come through underneath. Perhaps its heavy on ambroxan.