Cologne 352

As others have mentioned, this is such a fantastic fragrance. I wasn't too sure about this one when I first tried it; the juniper is very apparent when first applied to the point of being almost abrasive and too zingy but this soon settles down once the florals and woods come through to balance everything out. It's a very clean fragrance, as you would expect from the notes. There's definitely the smell of a crisp, white, freshly starched shirt in the early phases. However, it's in the soft woody base that this perfume really shines. As it develops, the citrus and juniper dissipate to leave a comforting base of wood and musk, with light floral elements adding a touch of softness, without becoming too sweet or cloying. Perfectly unisex, it's a very versatile fragrance that can be worn for a variety of occasions and seasons. Perhaps too safe for some but nobody could doubt it's quality, detail or execution. There are certain similarities to some Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfumes but with more depth of character, mainly due to the juniper. I get outstanding longevity with a good dose of projection for several hours before it settles down to a skin scent. Having said that, occasional wafts of comfort, from this sublime creation. reappear and delight throughout its wearing. Nicely presented, this is definitely a keeper.

That opening - so refreshing. Due to the prominent juniper berry it is cold, crisp, almost metallic (not a smell of metal, but the experience of a cold surface). Top notes last ok given this is a citrusy fragrance. However, I only wish that the juniper stayed a bit longer as it is very refreshing - imagine a chilly glass of cold gin and tonic with a lemon peel, swirling in your hand while a bouquet of white flowers is sitting on the terrace table. Soon it settles into lovely, unisex citruses and white florals, zesty and a tad bitter. Later becomes a clean white woods scent with a touch of orange blossom. Beautiful from start to finish. I was caught by surprise by this scent from Ex Nihilo. As it is not one of their more widely popular or promoted scents, yet so well done and quality on par (if not better) than the MFK line freshies. While I gave away my sample of MFK Aqua Universalis due to the white florals there not agreeing with me well enough, 352 is just right and I prefer this scent much more. Def unisex, but leans just slightly masculine due to the juniper berry. A staple modern classic cologne interpretation.

One of my go-to summer fragrances, it's ridiculously refreshing and cooling, far from the generic types though. The crisp juniper opening cuts through the air in a manner that is almost too sharp. It soon settles down and merges with the lily-of-the-valley note to create this softer coolness amidst the light lemony citrus. The scent is so crisp, and bright, and has this clean almost soap-like feel to it, not that it smells soapy to be exact. This reminds me of a park during the coldest days of winter; trees, benches, and paths all covered in snow, blanketed by a perfect white everywhere you look. It feels like closing your eyes and taking a deep breath of the park's crisp winter air- taking in the freshness hitting your face, the soothing nature, and energising light. Cologne 352 is like a shade to hide in during the hot and humid summer days, but it has a different charm to being sprayed in winter. Feels like it almost emphasises the beauty of the cool winter air, and does oddly well with the colder temperatures, so I actually enjoy spraying it then quite a bit as well.

I own a full bottle from Saks and couldn’t be happier. This bridges the gap between MFK Aqua Universalis and Aqua Vitae. I definitely get high-end tanning lotion vibes, but it definitely sets itself apart from tanning lotion with its sharper and more citric notes. Absolutely some of the highest quality ingredients I have come across, and I have come across a lot... Perfectly unisex and would be a great scent for a couple to wear on a beach walk or in hot weather in general. The longevity is actually pretty impressive, but it does become a skin scent quite quickly, unlike the powerful musky and floral MFK “Forte” fragrances. But that’s why I bought a full bottle, so I can reapply on a whim. I also find this fragrance to be slightly more interesting than the Aqua MFK fragrances because it has more progression. The MFK fragrances seem to stay the same from beginning to end

I wore this today for the first time after receiving my 10ml decant on a blind buy a week ago. At first, after I sprayed it on my wrist to test it out, I was a little underwhelmed. It was just a simple scent, clean, fresh, and nothing to it. Now, I decided to throw it on as a dumb reach because I couldn't decide what to wear, and I'm very glad I gave it a chance! At first, I had those same feelings when I put it on. It was okay, fresh, lacked depth... but after it's dried down, I'm borderline loving it. It's a lot more crisp than I thought, and this is the clean scent that I like. It's almost as if I am fresh from the barber, fresh from a shower, clean, white t shirt, blue jeans, summer day... it's perfect for someone who just wants to go out and smell clean. It's difficult to pick out any specific notes, because it's well blended. I like it a lot, maybe even love it.

When one reaches a niche collection such as mine, they are very picky about the remaining purchases they make. This is that find that makes me want to let the whole community know that there is a scent that is 100 times better than Aventus. Yes, there are better smelling and more complements with this fragrance. Wow. 10/10 all the way. I can't believe I found this, it's so good that within the first hour I have decided to get a full bottle. I am also so impressed that I just have to order a sample of all the other offerings from this house. I will be doing a in depth review after several more wearings of this on my YouTube channel ConsumerThis. A+++++++

I get mostly orange blossom with citrus, LotV and juniper berries, but mostly orange blossom. And it’s very soapy. For fans of this genre, it’s a winner: quality ingredients, very natural with nuclear performance. I’ve grown tired of orange blossom scents that lean soapy, and their are a lot of them out there. If I had tried this two years ago I would’ve gone bananas for it. But my taste has changed, I still like orange blossom but not when it turns to soap. And 352 really smells like laundry drying in the sun. I can see the appeal, but both times I’ve worn this I developed nasal fatigue. Passing on my sample to others who I think will enjoy it.

Alright, I got a sample yesterday. Today I tried on and well... I was not that impressed. And I mean to the point where I was not even interested in writing a review. Yeah, juniper, citrus...meh. Dinner time! Cooking, eating, tv and then I smelled my wrist... Heaven. This is the cleanest, most pristine scent I've smelled in years. I swear, at that precise moment I said: Now I get it, now I know what the other reviewers were saying!! I. MUST. HAVE. THIS. I'm not joking.

In the same vein as Frapin L'Humaniste with its crisp juniper opening but dries down to a soft orange blossom. Very impressive opening but the dry down leaves lot to be desired. Not bad but not great either.TBH for the price and the unremarkable longevity you can find a designer for way less.

Clean and crisp scent. Everyday use. The rose amplifies the citrusy green in it, making you feel like if you are in a summer day with a white crisp linen shirt with nice kaki shorts. Downside, it lasts no more than 5 hours. Try it on a 2 ml decant

Magnificent summer fragrance, to wear on the beach or in the evening for a casual evening. Never intrusive, always very pleasant to smell. Top for the holidays.

I get compliments whenever I wear this beauty! It's so well blended and fun to wear.

This stuff is amazing, honestly an anytime wear! To be dressed up, or down.

A very nice fresh floral rose fragrance.

Nice fresh clean and elegant. 10/10

Subtle, understated, crisp, slightly white floral, slightly peppery. White floral predominates but gently, unobtrusively. Definitely a late spring/summer scent. I can see it on a hot day, worn under a white linen shirt and cotton trousers at a garden party. It barely registers, just sort of inserts itself on skin like .......an unscented moisturizer. Well not completely unscented, just under-scented. After ten minutes: Orange blossom, rose, lily of the valley; definitely a warmer weather collection of notes, like plants in a garden. Balanced by musky, woody, but these are just as barely perceptible. Completely, utterly unisex, neither masculine nor feminine, just very upper crust politeness, well-mannered, soft spoken, considerate. Quite expensive for what it is. $225-$325 a bottle at Lucky Scent in Los Angeles. At the most this should cost about $125.

First Impression: This is a very green cologne. Think crushed leaves in your hands. Smells very natural and clean. Not reinventing the wheel but if you're a wearer of clean EDC's you could certainly do much worse. It really isn't THAT similar to Ginepro. They both have juniper but Ginepro also has lots of spices. If you ask me, Ginepro Di Sargenta is miles better than this one but it's discontinued and prices are getting steep. You can still find it for around 200 I believe, but keep in mind it's more old school and much spicier than Cologne 352.

First Impressions (dabber): I've felt like I've smelled this before, and then I realized it smells like the classic acqua di pharma to me. It's all right, but do I smell anything different? no. Not worth the price considering the price. It kind of smells like clean baby wipes, and the lily-of-the-valley is strong here. Verdict: Maybe full bottle? Edit: actually no, too unisex for me. I like unisex masculine or unisex femme, but this is too safe unisex for me. Also the price is a no being that it’s 355 for 100 ml. Pass

Buoyant Soft sweet smooth white florals over the top of soft sweet vibrant rose that’s been soaked in sweet lemon. Reminds me of a laundry scent - something like Preen shirt spray from the seventies. Lovely - not in your face but high quality and powers away all day at a low volume 10 inches from your skin. From an awesome brand that’s maybe still more niche than it should be. I love their Lait d’ Espices candle - wish they would make it a perfume...

People’s reviews are correct. It’s slap in the middle unisex. Very clean scent and ideal for fresh feeling feel for everyday. Too me it’s missing a additional scent to make it either masculine or feminine... I would wear it yes if it was for free or a steal. Price point it just isn’t justified for this scent.... Kind of like MFK aqua lines... but I do prefer ex nihilo over MFK on this type of profile.