JV x NJ Silver

Mineralic sage, moss (I'm sure moss is definitely involved), orris and citruses with a hint of musk and geranium. Very refined, well-balanced, and well-blended. Masculine orris, fresh, fougere-leaning, blue, unique, and amazing. Very good sillage and longevity. Smells like you're walking past a gentleman. Not generic but not completely unique either, just something in between. Very good for a occasional & professional reach. Possibly my most favorite JV so far, shame it was a limited run. Edit: I'm seeing comments compare it to Dylan Blue, but this is such an injustice. This bottle is 10 times more refined than DB. The most obvious factor is the difference in orris and grapefruit. This has a more orris-forward drydown, while DB has a more grapefruit-forward drydown. Also, as I have mentioned before, this is a fougère leaning blue fragrance, as all the notes and their composition are more sophisticated, well-balanced, and blended. Meanwhile, DB smells like a grapefruit blue fragrance with little to no depth and sweetness.

This is a versatile fragrance that can be worn year-round, night or day in most any situation. I think this should be rated at least a 4.0. It really does have some type of "pebble" scent that I enjoy. It's fresh with a gentle sweetness that is not cloying and has a bit of creaminess to it from the orris root and sandalwood. Longevity is above average on this one. I don't know why something that smells this good gets panned so frequently; it deserves way more love than it gets.

Sometimes I just don't get this community. How can Dylan Blue get its credit but this one does not. Granted the former has more depth and sillage for its versatility, but JV Silver is a fresher, more linear and youthful version of it that I absolutely prefer on hotter days. And for half the price at rack stores for 125ml bottle (25ml more than Dylan Blue, I got mine for CAD $30), Please !!! 8/10

I like it a lot. Was my go to for a long time. Would recommend. I do feel the notes are present and accurate on the pyramid. Like I get the mineral/pebble vibe throughout, some strong citrus at the beginning that tapers off, and finally a small amount of musk without any of the citrus towards the end. It last about 5ish hours? Give or take a few either way. Overall, I would recommend.

Versatile as f*#k. Can be used almost anywhere, work, gym, day to day stuff and going out to a bar or whatever. Probably wouldnt use it for anything formal. But this is better than Dylan Blue, doesnt have the metallic ambroxan that DB has. This is fresher and a little sweeter. Compliment getter for sure. Performace is moderate all round. So its a winner for me. Highly recommented.