Nobility

I don't get any similarity to haltane in this. Haltane has Saffron and Praline, which you won't find here. At first spray (without maturation) this smells quite dark, with spicy/peppery undertones created by the Vetiver. I smell little of the citrus opening, as this fragrance moves directly to the Vetiver in the basenote. It actually has some similarity to the Vetiver heavy Givenchy Gentleman Sport, but without the citrus/narcissus. If you like Vetiver, you'll like this because it dominates the fragrance. I would say it's best suited to fall/winter and evening wear. I need to return to it after it's oxidized a while to see if the scent profile changes. 7/10

This is a smoother take on PDM Haltane. Lasts long, tracks close to the original, and files under "nice inspired-by" rather than a rough copy. If you like Haltane but want something gentler around the edges, this scratches that itch without the bite. My son prefers Haltane .... really depends on your nose