One Man Show Emerald Edition

First impression of OMS Emerald is that it is indeed a green scent, insomuch as Ruby Edition is a red one. It isn't as strong as the other fragrances in the line, settling down much more quickly toward the base, which strikes me as somewhat "blue", almost marine. I agree with Oldspice (who was kind enough to sell me a bottle), that it does have a leather and cedar character, though cooled down by accompanying notes. I'm detecting mint in the opening. Elemi is a sour herbal scent that is supposedly in there, probably to make the overall scent more green. It's a little like original Quorum without the smokiness, drying down to something resembling Gravity by Coty. I would classify this cologne as semi-aquatic, "blue green" (the color of the bottle) rather than a forest type scent. It lacks the earthy character required for that. Emerald is clean, cool, smooth and rather synthetic. It is the most approachable of the OMS offerings so far. Those who enjoy Coty's Aspen would find a lot to like in Emerald Edition. I think it will make an excellent summer scent. Hopefully it will be available in the US in the next year or so. UPDATE: after wearing this a few times, I don't really like it as much as the other OMS scents. There is something a little anonymous about it. It resembles the others in the line, like gold and ruby, but with some of its brash character stripped away. It also looses a lot of its power quickly, the volume going down significantly after about 15 minutes. I am glad that have to complete my collection, but it might be my least favorite. That being said, you could probably wear this one to work without offending anyone as long as you go easy on the sprayer. For those of you who love OMS, I wouldn't rush out and get it unless you want an edition you can wear in a more conservative setting. It's a bit jarring to have such a tame flanker from a line that is infamous for it's bold and badass scents.

It's true that everyone has their own taste... But there are facts that are facts. This fragrance is a perfect addition to the line and has the signature dna of the collection. That is a fact: You smell it blindly and - if you know the other flankers - you'd probably say: - It's a "One Man Show." ... And a really good one. This “Emerald Edition” is fresh, herbal and sweet in just the right amount, which makes it perfectly wearable into spring; perhaps it has less projection than others OMS, although the scent is intense at medium distance and it's very long lasting. Only Jacques Bogart smells like Jacques Bogart: Let's be clear, these aren't fragrances for the average Joe... And they aren't fragrances for the snooty elitist, either. Jacques Bogart 's real customer is actually a “fragrance aficionado” who belongs to a specific “niche”... And yes, you read that word right. Maybe you can sneakily smell it and swear you don't like it, or try to deny it spouting the impertinent word "synthetic" (especially in perfumery, the paradigm of a chemical epiphany...). Perhaps Jacques Bogart fragrances aren't art; maybe what they are it's just olfactory porn. But well, I’m delighted to add the newer OMS to my collection; Jacques Bogart fragrances always have something bold and differentiating; they’re brave and honest. Not much else to think about, just order it... ... And enjoy your “Emerald Edition” experience.

Late 80’s/early 90’s freshy with a slightly modern appeal. This one ditches all the crappy elements of Gold Edition, and turns it into something that’s actually wearable. Like all of the other OMS’s, the theme again is mature man, but don’t be swayed. Bogart got the balance between old school and modern right with Emerald Edition. Most guys over 35 will more than likely appreciate this leather, minty/herbal offering, and I agree with the guy a few reviews below mine....there is in fact a vintage Right Guard aerosol vibe here that does tend to remind you of a 90’s locker room, but not in a bad way. For me, Ruby, Oud, and Emerald are the rockstars of the line, whereas the original and Gold are the stinkers. I have to respectfully disagree with Robbie on this one. I just don’t see this as daring, but a safe blind buy for older men who simply don’t identify with the Aqua Di Gio crowd. If you like classic greens, this is an easy wear and even easier blind buy. Even with negative first impressions, this could easily be appreciated over time. 8/10

The note pyramid can be tossed in the bin. Up close smells like Aqua Fahrenheit to me, which isnt a bad thing especially at this price level. Fresh green notes of basil with violet floral and leaf and a touch of woods. In the sillage, judged from leaving a sprayed strip in a room, it gives an elegant, smooth and modern green aromatic fougere vibe, with the cucumber and violet leaf notes coming together to become greater than their individual parts. The mossyness of the original edition has been deleted. As a side note this has a nostalgic feel to me because the basil accord reminds me of eastern orthodox ceremonies where the priest dips a sprig of basil into holy water and uses the sprig to throw the holy water over those who have gathered. @ tonkabeantruck I have Gold Edition and that is a far more intense woody spicy fragrance that I wouldn’t have otherwise thought to draw comparisons to. This also doesnt have the level of sweetness that would make it comparable to cordial.

Unusual. Opens fresh, sweet and herbal. Dries down with a herbal and earthy aroma. I think it's the Basil with OMS Gold vibe but lighter. This could almost be called OMS Sport. Not as strong as Ruby or Gold but it's not weak either. Emerald is as strong as an EDP. Emerald has quite a lot of character and nuances in it. I like Emerald a lot, it's an unusual and lovely smell and it's second in my OMS line. Basically, it's a herbal version of OMS Gold Edition. If that appeals to you, try it. Having used this for a week now, I can tell this is growing on me. I now have the complete OMS line and this is the order in which I like them from best to "worst" are: OMS Gold (1) OMS Emerald (2) OMS (3) OMS Oud (4) OMS 24K (5) OMS Ruby (6) However, they are all nice perfumes. I'm looking forward to more OMS juices - maybe OMS Sapphire??