Bogart CityTower

My bottle of City Tower went from rags to riches. I now consider it a new old friend. Bogart really is a hilariously self-unaware fragrance house packed with in your face cheapies that make a statement. All Gallic balls to the wall and retro 1970s bottles. I embrace vaguely disgusted sniffs I hear when I walk into a busy store having sprayed 8 blasts of the genuinely wonderful One Man Show Oud Edition over my hair and face. Every now and again though, Bogart comes out with something very understated. Force Majeure was the slightly minty sports fragrance I wear to bed in the summer and nowhere else. Alongside it was City Tower. CT sat in my fragrance box for about five years after its first wearing. Despite coming in a weighty bottle that could easily be used as a murder weapon, it was no more than vaguely plasticine tinged, slightly greyish water. The colour has changed in the following half-decade (it's now an increasingly bold mid-blue), so has the smell. Now it possesses moderate projection and smells like an inoffensive though thoroughly puzzling combination of smouldering sandalwood incense sticks, rubber bands and the leather on an expensive sofa from the 1980s. It's pleasant, nice, safe and completely versatile. It's as bland as a fragrance can be. You could wear it to any event at any time of year for any occasion. Nobody will hate it, some may love it and nobody will think you're out to steal their thunder. That full bottle is now one third empty as it has become my go-to of the moment. I've worn it out, to work, to dinner, to a funeral, the cinema, breakfast and a bar mitzvah. Far from being unloved and lonely, City Tower now sits on my desk next to a select bunch of Penhaligon's Legacy of Petra, Quorum, Dior Homme Eau For Men, Azzaro Pour Home and Boucheron Jaipur EDP as the bottles I sniff when I need some comfort.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 114 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased August 2019 Beginning to hate this site... What's with the accord ladder up there? Fresh spicy? "THIS" is "fresh spicy"....? How? I'm waiting. Ok I'll explain.. It's an incensed oud. Not smoky as hell, but more dark woody powder as hell supported by the incense and then the oud, "and" some leather! This isn't for children, it's not for boys, it's not for men but for those who underSTAND what this hobby is about. When hidden gems like these are thrown out there it's up to us to discover them, and hell yes we'll eventually seek you and destroy. Because this destroys every room I enter, nobody questions it because it's confidence in a bottle. It's the type of scent that elevates your natural born qualities, the things nobody questions, that's what I mean by that thing above. Legitimately a you-won't-know-until-you-know frag. You don't walk into a room and people question your sense of style, manliness, attitude, perspective, your existence on this earth. CityTower reveals that to you and apologises to nothing. But goddamn is this a comforting scent also. Pure luxury and relaxation. This isn't for the office, but it can be daily worn, not sure about signature wear. If this site had another favourite frag slot this would obviously go in there next to my choice of Arabian Nights. Yes I know most of these comments came in previous 4 years, but all of you don't understand what an opposite-of-hyped, real man's fragrance that was new was like, and somehow this is from 2008. Talk about magic. This was preposterously ahead of its time. Modern classic hands down, not often this can be said. Atomiser even oversprays for you.

Oh, these fragrances by Jacques Bogart. How not to sigh by thinking about so many powerful, masculine and stunning creations? I am aware that there are people who don't like any of them; many are actually synthetic, in some way, but as they say: "what would be of the yellow if everyone liked the blue?". In 2008, when some companies began to use the note of Agarwood, the brand has released City Tower, also exploring the note that made a revolution in perfumery. Bogart City Tower was inspired by global trends: Blue buildings, the luxury of Dubai and the stunning and modern skyscrapers around the world. It has the perfect harmony between the concept of the city, its architecture and its towers. In its composition, notes of bergamot, pink pepper, and frankincense, in the output. The heart warms the chest with nutmeg, cardamom, and geranium. All this rests on a soft base of musk and leather, along with the richness of oud, which comes hand in hand to labdanum and its ambery and oriental consistency. On my skin, it behaves like a true oriental-spicy scent, with creamy nuances – like almonds – around hot spices. During various moments of the evolution, it is possible to feel a nuance of vanilla, although it does not exist. To give an idea of the fragrance, I felt a certain similarity with Body Kouros and Laguna Homme, mixing the nuances of labdanum and nutmeg from both. The surprise was the projection, which I found more contained, if compared to the other creations of the House. But don't be fooled: exudes very well and has the typical lasting power of a Bogart scent. The bottle began one of the visual lines of the brand, of which Riviera Nights and Arabian Nights are part of.

City Tower smells far better, is far stronger, and is longer lasting than it has a right to be at its price point (barely more than $20 for 100mL). It could easily be passed off as an EDP. Sprayed it on before bed, and yup, still there in the morning. I ordered this because the notes are very similar to Amouage Epic Man. I can't afford to drop that much on a fragrance, so thought this had the potential to be a decent alternative, especially since Bogart seems to have a reputation for powerhouses. The bottle is deceiving. There is nothing light or aquatic or blue about this fragrance. It is a purely oriental concoction. I find that it seems to be a well blended combination of Epic Man and Penhaligon's LP No.9. Very spicy and incensey, announced with an opening of pink pepper. The drydown remains strong and distinctive, with the musk coming through. I don't get much leather. The oud is a bit understated I think, but it is there. I could do with a bit more. Spices rule. And they last forever. City Tower won't replace Epic Man (it doesn't really touch the luxury or quality of Amouage), and I still have my eye on that one . . . but at least this will hold me over for a while, and will be something to wear when I don't want to use up the really pricey juice. It really is a great frag. Definitely worth the buy. Even blind. I got my bottle at Cheapsmells, but the best price I could find was at Scentsations of Troon.

I blind bought this one at a discount from local store. I didnt have a clue what I was exactly getting, but have always wanted to test any Jacques Bogart fragrance. I am not going into the notes breakdown, but instead the feeling this scent gives me. Even though it is a fairly modern design, instantly at the very first test spray I was transported in my mind into a 70's cafe with leather boothes, at a time when people smoked inside. It just gives me a 'funky' vibe. I dont really know why, since I wasnt even born in 70's 😀 It really is kinda unique, at least I dont think I've smelled anything very similiar recently. Edit: After a few wears this fragrance has really grown into me. I love it, especially the dry down. Initially I felt like I dont like fragrance, but after some wears my mind has changed completely. Anyway I'd recommend to test this one before blind buying,even though it was a cheapie buy (around 13€ for 100ml). Longevity is amazing on my skin. Right now I've passed a 9-hour barrier and still can smell it easilly from 20cm away on my forearm. Projection was quite average, and the scent projected for a way above average time.

Used for the first time , pleased instantly . Personally , I barely feel the bergamot and the flowers , and had almost from start a clear feeling of almond , not listed ... it ́s the interaction of cardamom and nutmeg , no doubt . That almond sugestion is sometimes nutty , others a marzipan presentation , and that reminded me of Cerruti 1881 Black . this phase gives gently a change to the smoky and oud final . Nothing is very dominant , I think , and the coexistance of several notes which alternate gently for dominance is very interesting . Long lasting , I still smell it and this is the following day . Used perhaps half of what I usually do , but then I always spray on clothes . Not expensive , good presentation after all , a touch of oud and many other good things , versatile , good for almost all situations , rich , pleasant and long lasting .

rich, smokey, citrus, spicy, woody, musky but no single tone is high or less, scent is moderate (heavy to some people) and not at all something sweet to smell... But the language! the secret language of a perfect perfume to become a perfume exist beneath the fog of it's smell... the name does indicate that core truth of this perfume. "City tower" the name indicate to a central point, which is exactly how this perfume really works for you. use it, go somewhere in bunch of people, discover the new you at the center, full stop. for warm (strong in personality) men. being masculine not necessary. but the language does really present a important man at the center like a important tower makes the center of a city. not at all a sweet thing to smell, not for all. precious to leaders, politicians or even mafia don.

Very good scent for the price. Strong and fruity with some warmth but has heavy green notes that make it edgy and almost fresh rather than sweet-fruity. Fairly linear on me. It reminded me a bit of Jazz Prestige, but I prefer CityTower to JP. I don't get any cardamom or much leatheriness in here. It is very strong initially and has excellent projection for a number of hours. With 2 sprays it was still strong on my skin at 11 hours and still projecting quite well. Stays strong on skin for around 14 hours and still projects but only an inch or two by then. I could still just about detect it on my skin the next day (21 hours). Overall I'd describe this as strong, moderately fresh and green/fruity. If used very sparingly this is great stuff and I will definitely buy it again.

I agree with RobbieX's scent assessment. I want to love this thing but it went silent and deep on me after about an hour. That is when it turned skin scent and now 3 hours later I cannot smell it at all either on my skin or on my shirt. But, the scent is fabulous. Frustrating. I'll keep trying it for a a while and if it changes on my skin, I'll re-critique it. After many months of wearing City Tower I have come to like it a great deal. I find that it is a more serious smelling fragrance. I wear it at work and sometimes when I go out for the night. I have had a few compliments with it, but I really wear this one for me. Unique and pleasant.

Its very good. They took Bogart pour homme and build on it ,very good blending . A smoke and plastic notes . Its synthetic, but very good Bogart pour homme is brilliant but very casual this is more upgraded ..very long lasting ,performance is like Bogart pour homme. But after 4 hours it calms and becomes really butifull when all the notes and textures meld together fantastically And Still has a good silage But never get offensive its a very nice smell. This is different from Bogart pour homme don't think that if you like one you will like the other they just share the same vanilla cherry like base. Very recommended to my taste...enjoy

To me, this is very similar to Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin. I own Midnight in Paris and Bvlgari Black, but I’m failing to make much of a connection with these. Great looking bottle! Ps. I’m surprised that star anise, or anise isn’t a listed ingredient. If anything else occurs to me, I’ll write it down later. Update I take it all back. I can see why people make the comparison to Bvlgari Black. To me, it’s like a hybrid of Bvlgari Black (or MIP) and Au Masculin. Longevity’s respectable, but not spectacular. One thing that I cannot detect is honey! Lol! Overall, a good, no nonsense scent for most occasions.

There is nothing really like this. City Tower opens with a burst of boozy fruits & citrus with smoke, woods and nuts. Then it goes peppery, woody and nutty - a bit like Antonio by AB. It's almost a gourmand. I don't get much leather here. The drydown is soft, mellow and distinctly nutty with some wood and a bit floral in the background. Later on I get fragrant spice and ...whoopee.. some soap. Great for wintertime. It's quite an experience smelling the development of City Tower on my skin. An unusual, unique strange and complex fragrance that evolves and lasts and it has a lot of character.

Wow! The combination of notes are resulting in a refined blend which perfectly resembles the marketing concept. Highrise modern skyscrapers are awe inspiring but also very cold and somehow distant. This fragrance to me smells like a 1970`s big city scenario, like Chicago or NYC. Very manly, bit rough, no sweetnes at all, aromatic, powerfull, mysterious. Cigarette smoke, steel, beton, plastic, glass and neon lights. Even a bit of gunpowder lingering in the air after a recent mob hit around the street corner. Extremely creative & brave release with a great performance also. Bravo!

Beautiful fragrance by Jacques Bogart, I agree with the Bvlgari Black comparison, it has some leathery-rubbery texture to it too. But the opening, I can't help thinking about Azzaro Visit (interestingly both are made by Annick Ménardo). It could be summed up as a the spicy slightly smoky incense and dusty nutmeg of Azzaro Visit poured on the leather and rubbery vanilla of Bvlgari Black. The drydown is amazing, reminiscent of some nightclub or bar, with the smell of leather jackets and couches, smoke swirling in the air, cocaine on the table...

I managed to find a 2009 bottle and it's fire. Incensy oudy spicy version of the Bogart Pour Homme, and a good one. Great performer too for a somewhat "vintage" fragrance that was macerating for 16 years inside a bottle before my debut. Update 12/22/2025: I don't find it redundant to the BPH, it's quite different, way more balsamic and spicy. Musky leather is there but not very prominent to my nose until very late in the drydown. Good scent, has an ambered warm spicy soapy clean vibe to it that I enjoy very much with the cold weather.

To me it evokes a imagine of walking around NYC in the late 90s during christmas times. Christmas lights everywhere, kids playing in the street throwing snowballs, conan o brien interviewing drew barrymore on television, and just happy times. and i know this is oddly specific, but its what i get, and for this its sort of a happy but melancholic fragrance to me. A reminiscence of the happy innocent days

it was hard but suddenly i realized that the first notes smells (for me) like joop pour homme, but it lasts only a few seconds. The middle notes, has a similarity with le male. It is a personal impression, it isn't an obligation that you do the same. Maybe if you're looking for something "similar to..." well, this is my humble contribution.

To add to review below: This is a lovely, woody/nutty fragrance for men that is unique! Lasting power and sillage are excellent. You may not like this at first but stick with it - it's a grower. I think this is very unusual but CityTower is a lovely scent!

The liquid in my bottle is greenish - not blue as above. Can anybody tell me - is that right for them - Please email me.

So far someone displayed some similar? NO! So to say that is generic is absurd! It's unique! Great creation of Bogart!