Navigator

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 202 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased October 2022 Upon the recommendation that this was stolen by Creed, which I can see because I've worn Navigator quite a bit for an INSANE frag, I had to know as I've been a Dana/Houbigant fan for many years. This has that marine/salty (but not too much) smell that almost nobody will like. It's very strong, almost obnoxious, yet it works because it's woody and almost leathered. Nobody likes this. They all hate it and love it. There's no middle of the pack opinion here at all and writing this just makes me more excited to wear it sooner! A fucking challenging bottle to spray this because it's a dead serious warm and hot weather only scent and you really shouldn't wear this around people who have disdain for frags and anything configured for the heat too. But you gotta have fun with it!! Along with this you'll also need Aramis Adventurer. There's no point wearing extremely safe and inoffensive crap nobody ultimately cares about, because what you want is a bottle of poetry. You want your best bottles to be art. You will be broke collecting every "nice" frag out there that nobody can tell the difference because they're insignificant. You'll be remembered for wearing these two frags if you need something in the warmth. Edit: This reminds me of Dana Timberline in the first 30 minutes. But I get it now. It's very woody and mildly spiced too! This makes it a bottle for autumn of course, not just summer and spring. The citrus gracefully fades away within 30 minutes and then you get the main event. Holy cow this is so awesome!! I never understood it perfectly and I've had it for almost two years. I thought it was a heavy marine, but now my nose picks up its objective scent which is woody with marine on the side. It's basically leather tannins since there are some leather products that can smell like this. Guys when people say "leather frag" it means the tanning process in which the hides are processed to make leather. They include oils and all sorts of secret formulas to make leather what it is, NOT stink but smell earthy. Therefore all your leather scents smell resinous and earthy because of the tanning process, there's more to it than just this. Also some popular ways to make a "good" leather, not the genuine leather crap it's not leather, are the vegetable tan and chrome tanning processes. They use essential oils, etc. to get that earthy spicy feel and smell out of the factory. My 100% shell cordovan wallet still smells like it did over 5 years ago out of the factory and leather cutting workshop. Edit 2: Holy shit I can smell some green cedar-ish pine! Basically a fresh spicy scent with leathered wood. Gotta have it! This is what perfumes are about!!

This review focuses on the vintage Eau de Toilette (EdT). Initially, the fragrance has a gin and tonic vibe, but after about 45 minutes to an hour, the lemon and juniper notes settle down, allowing the other notes to emerge. That's when Navigator really shines. The sandalwood, nutmeg, tonka bean, and vetiver create a lovely dry down. While the juniper remains present throughout much of the fragrance’s life, it becomes just a hint after 2 to 3 hours. I believe the dry down is what makes Navigator a great choice for spring, summer, and fall. I highly recommend seeking out the vintage 100ml (spray) EdT. Although it may require some searching, it's definitely worth it in my opinion.

I was fortunate to find a vintage bottle of Eau de Toilette (EdT) a few years ago, and I always enjoy wearing it. If you come across an older "Made in Spain" EdT spray with a stamped bottom, I highly recommend picking it up; it’s definitely worth it. Unfortunately, the Cologne spray and splash bottles that are widely available now aren't as valuable, but the older EdT bottle is a true gem worth seeking out.

A favorite of mine. Opening is pungent and rather bitter but it doesn't stay there. Quickly smooths out to a pleasantly tart citrus/green/woody scent, reminiscent of a cross between Paco Rabanne and Irish Spring. Also similar to Preferred Stock, just not as soft and rounded. No one will be offended by Navigator because it does nothing worse than leave you smelling clean and fresh, particularly in the hottest weather. Reapply liberally. (If you like it, find the larger emerald green bottle with metallic green cap. The juice is the same but the bottle looks nicer. The deodorant stick is highly recommended too.)

I enjoy this one.. while it's not my favorite, it is nice for going out in the morning or just hanging around the house. It is great for the mature man, but younger people like me can pull it off without any problem. I find it to be sort of aquatic, sweet, and a little spicy and I enjoy that for summer. The only dislike I have is that it is a splash and not a spray. But with a little ingenuity, I came up with a little sprayer for it, and that makes this thing last all day!