Jermyn Street

I'll start by saying that if you are the type of person that has nothing to say but says it too loud, MOVE ON! However, if you are someone who likes to contemplate before a response or knows they can handle any situation with a quiet self assurance but still knows when to stand up and be counted, you'll understand and appreciate Jermyn street. The initial burst of freshness is quite sublime. Vetiver of course, which permeates throughout the whole life of the scent is joined by a delicate citrus and what I perceived to be juniper. It's really quite detectable after a few moments without ever feeling heavy, it's aromatic, zingy and effervescent making you feel energised, alive and fresh. This opening prevails at arms length for 60-90 mins. As touched on, the vetiver is the scents spine but the citrus dials back a touch to be complimented by a gorgeously delicate violet note. Perfectly matched and very fitting for this scent. This is then joined shortly after by a gentle woodsy note that stays until the end. This stage again lasts around an hour and a half to two hours becoming progressively closer, eventually becoming a skin scent that you will only detect personally for another few hours. It leaves a reasonable trail for several hours, enough for others to notice the uplifting brightness. Definitely for people of either sex who appreciate subtlety and know that restraint is actually a good quality! A person who understands that strength is so much more than kicking in a door! Knowing that true strength comes from discipline and determination, rarely a quick fix. Certainly an older man or womens fragrance, say 30+ and a little cultured. You've probably never watched a trashy, reality TV dating show or rushed out to buy the latest fashions that are gone in a week. 😆. Easily wearable all year and can be dressed up or down to any occasion, it's works just as well when out for dinner as it does pottering about in the garden. It's very easy going but makes a statement, simply by its smooth blend and gentle quality. If you like the Floris house and understand their premise, you will undoubtedly enjoy this, especially in the warmer months or when you feel like you need a mental lift. Floris No.89, amongst a few others is amongst my favourites of all time, this scent isn't far off the list. It may well move up over time, especially over the coming summer. One more thing, it's a little stronger than you think. At the start you may spray at least several times and not think it's particularly prevalent, it is! After 5 minutes or so it seems to acclimatise and become more stronger as it lifts off of your skin. Others can detect it in a reasonably enclosed space, especially if you are in motion. If you'd like an everyday, elegant and modern-classic offering, this may well be for you.

One of my favorites from the storied (and still independent) British house of Floris. If you are exploring the house I can assure you that 95% of them are not "beast mode" strong by today's standard. This house is about elegance and sometimes that's more appropriate for a person with a career and confidence that doesn't want or need their fragrance to shout (this is one of the reasons businesses ban fragrances) across an office building. The scent itself is a very clean but also an interesting and original blend of primarily juniper, vetiver, artemesia over musk with an ever present undercurrent of violet. It's smooth as silk and feels very polished and put together. I truly think this can be worn in any weather and dressed up (except maybe black tie) or worn casual. I don't like gobs of voilet but it's perfectly harmonious here. I plan to add this to my permanent collection at some point as I've gotten every other Floris I've owned for great prices on the gray or secondary market. I want to visit their flagship on Savile Row at some point. 🇬🇧 ------------------------------------------------------ Scent 92/100 Perfomance 50/100

Amazing perfume, absolutely top notch! This is what Floris stands for in the modern age, this is like 89 today. Not that they smell alike, but it’s the same idea: creating a fragrance that’s elegant, understated, classy and extremely british in character. It’s green, it’s fresh, it has very nuanced fine citrus notes, all tied together by that crispy clean bright vetiver which runs through the composition. The vetiver here is super clean & bright, don’t expect much earthiness or “dirt”. Also don’t expect anything loud or bold, or very niche smelling from this house, what Floris does is, they take rather well known aromas and accords and make them more nuanced, better and add that extra “britishness” to them. I never had longevity issues with any of their fragrances, i think a lot of people mistake the conservative, rather discreet character of their perfumes for poor performance. PS. Am i the only one who’s slightly reminded of GIT/cool water? This could easily be a more greener, more natural smelling flanker to GIT from which all the aquatic notes were taken away and instead more citrus & greens were added in.

Those who have a broader breadth of experience with scents than myself, especially in regards to unisex or masculine florals, may admittedly find this scent underwhelming. I'm seeing a lot of reviews that say it smells like a generic, straightforward, or or otherwise unremarkable cologne; I don't think I have enough experience sampling fragrances yet to dispute their opinions. However, as someone who enjoys scents that are unisex or skew masculine, and who struggles to find florals that don't seem very perfume-ish or overly sweet (whether by default or with my body chemistry) Jermyn Street has been a delight. It's an incredibly pleasant scent that leans masculine while remaining light and delicate. Though I imagine it'll become a spring months scent for me, since I prefer more citrus for the summer heat, I've been enjoying wearing it around the house during the colder months as a little pick me up. It makes me want to try more artemisia scents.

This is a BEAUTIFUL vetiver fragrance and one that probably is a better fit for those of us who have a few extra trips round the sun under our belts. This frag exudes class and sophistication. The bergamot hangs around for a while and the woody base gives this a wonderful polished smoothness. Perhaps best suited for more formal occasions but I think some of us can pull this off as a signature scent and even as a casual summer frag. I think this is over-priced at full retail but if you can find it at a discounter, it's probably a safe buy if you like vetiver. For those for whom it matters, the presentation is pretty nice. Inside the outer cardboard box is another box with a magnetic lid and bottle sits securely in a cutout space. When you open the lid, the back side has a couple of paragraphs about the inspiration for the fragrance.