21 Conduit St

When I compare it to two other perfumes with rhubarb arm-to-arm-to-arm (yes, I'm a hindu god), this one wins. Compared to Hermes' Eau de Rhubarbe Eclarate, this one places the rhubarb note in a much wider context, it's richer, less sweet, while Hermes' is much simplier and designed to please a much wider audience. However, the rhubarb note is prominent in both and is very pleasing. In 21 Conduit St. it's put in a bit more dry and sour company, it's not a rhubarb candy, like the Hermes. And it's a little more interesting and mysterious, and building mystery is what I'm wearing a perfume for. The lavender is innoticeable, it's just there to create a context, it's masterfully blended with the rest of the notes. Oh, it's just gorgeous (snaps a handheld fan). Compared to Jovoy's L'art de la Guerre rhubarb is much less prominent in the latter, I have an impression that L'art is about something else: the imortelle, the leather, which are more for conesseur noses, while 21 Conduit St. is all about rhubarb and rhubarb is like a theme for this perfume, it stays much longer than just to bring a nice, round opening, like it does in L'art. Don't get me wrong, LADLG is a great perfume, but if your starting your journey with high perfumery and still training your nose you'll find 21CSt. much more pleasing. Comparing L'art and the Hermes makes no sense whatsoever.

I can see this being a flanker in the L'Homme Ideal line by Guerlain. Some variation of a liquored fresh Parfum without the leather facet or thickness from the latter. Bright, this is fresh in the opening! It overtook Vibrato on my top5 fragrances in the collection. Goes super well with my personality and how I dress. Something to reach for during the entire year, but during fall/winter only during the day. The added complexity of the balsam fir, but especially amaretto made this a winner. Almondy, fresh, and a tinge salty - I do get the weed vibe but doesn't dominate the fragrance. Signature scent worthy for the versatility and uniqueness, to be honest. I've smelled quite a few grapefruit "Tygaresque" fragrances and I get the comparison but they don't smell alike to me. This isn't as dry and I don't "taste" the fragrance every wearing, which some like Rosso Pompei and Ingenious Ginger make me do for the stronger citruses. Paid ~$120 for my 100ml bottle. Presentation is on point, along with the bottle (quality of the glass, heavy metal cap), but the sprayer really isn't the best. Performance clocks in at around 7h with moderate projection, with the first hour being rather loud but dies down nicely to be worn in closed quarters too.

I thought this was just lovely, a sort of lighter, more ethereal version of Tygar (linear, grapefruit ambroxan bomb). Not sure about the rhubarb up front, but this perfume does develop through several phases and is interesting because of it. I loved the whiff of amaretto. Didn't pick up much lavender? Also see comparisons to Burlington 1819 which to my nose is creamier and closer to Tygar. Whilst all the same ballpark this is my favourite because of the more natural feel (which doesnt mean it isnt all aromachemicals but they've been beautifully blended). The development of the notes through the mid and late drydown are just lovely. 21 CS is also half the cost of the others, Jovoy get extra points for fairer pricing for what is a genuine niche experience. 4/5

It is a blast of grapefruit at first, like spilling grapefruit juice all over yourself. After the opening, it turns slightly nutty, which is a nice and crazy curveball. Then piney. What a Journey in a bottle. Pay attention or you'll miss it. This happens in the first minute. 10/10 scent itself. This is a magical experience that you can wear guys. It is a year round fragrance. Day or night. Wow. Will comment later about longevity. I have many MFK citruses and many others. This is my grail citrus, but it is so much more. It's nutty, citrussy, piney, sexy, elegant or can be dressed down. It has complex notes. Although Remember Me and 21 Conduit St. are created from different noses, it retains that Jovoy DNA of absolute unisex class.

Man, this beautiful! Oh gosh! That is what im talking about. Jovoy is making a excelent job. Its starting to be my favorite niche house. Like many frags, they make all the notes very balanced, not agressive or noting to complain. 21 conduit is light, fresh, relaxing, you can wear anycase, anytime, safe to any situation. Easily beiyng a signature scent. Age: Above 20 Longevity: Long Lasting Sillage: Moderate I would buy: yes, i need it Blindbuy: Yes To resume: The drydown give you that fruity freshness, I felt a note of green tea, with a touch of spices, ambroxan present, a hint of light sweet, pleasant woody and very present lavender. I like how the Rhubarb, balsan pin and ambroxan work as maestro. Amazing! Overall: 9/10