Hommage a l'homme Voyageur

The 3D bottle is blue as the tint of deep Ocean, blue like the waves of the Atlantic at night, blue like the Riband won by the Normandie, the ole French passenger liner to have broken the speed record for a transatlantic crossing... but that is all about the blue in this scent. Hommage Voyageur is not just another aquatic scent in the world, it is a story that is completely different from the original Hommage à l’Homme, it has way more in common DNA wise with Encre Noire than being a flanker of L'Hommage à L'Homme. It is a wonderfully crafted take on ashen spices, that feels utterly smart and luxurious, it is a dark, rich, and smooth uncompromisingly woodlike fragrance. A scent that powerfully revolves around three manly notes, with the woody, earthy and animalic elements in the foreground: patchouli, vetiver, and papyrus. Albeit they are part of its heart yet dominate the scene since the very beginning. The perfume hugs your skin with a fragrant and medicinal aroma of green cardamom and just a very little hint of bright and powdery bergamot, together they create a delicate balance of citrus, spice and sweet resinous blend. The opening here is superb. Following this dynamic opening, things gently become carefully subdued and muted. Vetiver's woody, arid quality dominates, accented by papyrus earthy dryness. Nuances of patchouli and it's dark edge pierce through but never distracting from the overall composition. I pretty much get a dirty, dry, and sort of dusty patchouli, rounded out by smoky and leathery notes, with a cedar wood accord as well that adds its unmistakeable pencil sharpener and inky gleaming timbre almost present in Lalique trademark works. Noteworthy, there is indeed something else that just hit me... I swear it saffron, like how it smells when you pick up the dried strands of that precious spice and inhale deeply! So captivating, this leaves me wondering whether saffron has been inadvertently omitted from the notes listed... otherwise, the perfumers did an astounding job recreating that accord with all the other notes! I know for sure that Nathalie Lorson, for instance, recreated the vanillic accord in Zara Deep Vanilla using other notes, but vanilla. In the base, warm ambergris offers a touch of sensuality and a deep sweetness mirrored well with an albeit subtle and velvety vanilla note. This never becomes sweet, rather the amber and vanilla expertly round out the edges, adding to its depth and smooth feel. Oakmoss further embellishes the musky and rich earthy tonalities of the fragrance, pairing well with aforementioned vetiver. This mix-up of vanilla, papyrus, and moss is subtle, spicy and absolutely divine, To me, this new extension to the Lalique line stands apart from its predecessor Hommage a l'Homme. They smell nothing alike in my opinion, which is a good thing. Same name, same bottle, yet each stands alone as a separate fragrance, neither leaning on nor referencing the other. Hommage Voyageur is a foreign journey into the Orient... generative, emotional, and open to discovery. Lastly, to conclude, Hommage Voyageur is fairly linear and where this would perhaps be a criticism in most cases, it isn’t here as the fragrance smells so darn lovely that one really doesn’t want it to change much at all. Longevity is fine, I sprayed it on generously and after a few hours, I can still smell it. If, however, you are looking for a projection/sillage monster then this is not for you. This one is subtle and classy, intimate, like a whisper. Just perfect for work, I recommend this for cool seasons, spring and fall are ideal if you are looking for a non-floral, non-citrus, non-sweet cologne.

Wow... What an interesting and unique fragrance this is. "Interesting" and "unique", words quite synonymous Lalique's brand identity, certainly come into full appreciation here. The original Hommage is here, but only in name. Make no mistake, this is an entirely different scent with only faint DNA similarities with the original, which in my honest opinion, is how flankers should be done. I'm quite tired of flankers being literally the same scent with an added note of incense or something. Voyageur opens and closes entirely the same. It's a linear scent that changes very little during its short lifetime of only 5 or so hours. Normally the linearity of scents are a bad thing, but in this specific case I couldn't imagine it working any way other than being linear. The scent is so unique and strange that you actually prefer it to be linear. Note I said "strange" as a descriptor of this scent. Let me explain why that is. Immediately on spraying you're greeted with an ice cold metallic note that immediately transports you to somewhere you've never been. This scent is honestly incredible. It's otherworldly, futuristic, and stoic. The problem lies in that the scent is so ahead of it's time that it smells like it belongs in the future. An era we haven't really stepped into yet, or an era branched off in a different timeline. This smells like a fantasy land that we read about, watch in the movies, but faced with real life, becomes a bit "strange" or out of place. In essence, we're just not interesting enough. Melodramatic? Sure. But I'm just being truthful. This scent smells like the movie Gattaca. That's honestly the best description I can make for it. The advertisement photo of the fragrance of the well dressed businessman next to a fully riveted steel ship in a seemingly "other" rendition of the present is right on. The art Deco style glass is spot on, as it feels like an art deco type of futuristic steel obsessed society but a future as envisioned by the people of the 20s. It's a film noir in the future. It smells like the League of Extraordinary Gentleman. It's a cold, metallic, extremely stoic modern ocean scent that is incredible but difficult to wear only because it's such an amazing scent profile that it would only really reach its potential in that "other" rendition of modern society. I love this, but unfortunately I don't have a submarine to catch in order to save the world, or a billionaire to impersonate in order to achieve my dreams of going to space in my futuristic society based on eugenics. In short, it's fantastic, but nearly impossible to find an occasion wear. It's crack cocaine for collectors. What a scent indeed. Fragrance: 9/10 Sillage: 1-2hours Longevity: 5+ hours. Personal Appreciation: The future in a bottle.

I've been waiting to try this fragrance since long before it was released and I can't believe it's taken me until now to finally get my nose on and subsequently purchase Lalique Hommage A L'Homme Voyageur. The main reason was that the release of this scent coincided with the withdrawal of Lalique from Selfridges in the UK meaning that Lalique could only be found in the remotest boutiques and even then many didn't carry the new fragrances like this one or Encre Noire Sport. I managed to find this in an ornament shop which sold Lalique glassware and several nice fragrances from Lalique and Bentley. The opening of this was just a yes for me straight out of the bottle, I found it to be a masculine poem of notes which invoked a list of fragrance comparisons in my mind but nothing, the same or copied as you'd expect from Lalique. The citrus brightness of the opening then woods of vetiver and cypress with oakmoss it actually evoked Vintage Halston Z14 or TF Italian Cypress. That was my impression on the first wear but with each subsequent wear this fragrance changes and the main event now is the unforgettable and smooth signature of patchouli adding the earthy smokey effect of birch wood at times. Another comparison would be to Guerlain Heritage or even Lubin Idole. This fragrance coupled with the smokey smell of cigar smoke on my coat actually conjured up Creed Aventus for a brief moment. Very interesting and subtle stuff from Lalique the drydown is a pleasant combination of amber and patchouli which is chunky but smooth and the citrus top notes actually last a long time before retreating. Personally, I think this fragrance is another success story from Lalique and very nearly something I love unconditionally. The only reason I don't and have slightly less enthusiasm for it than I did at first sniff is because wearing HL'HV a few times my 'love' has mellowed & dwindled to just a 'like'. Lasting power is okay and silage too, Lalique have added a really decent fragrance to an already strong lineup.

The name is a mouthful but the scent is a smooth operator! It took four full wears for me to finally appreciate what this is - which is rare for Lalique as I usually love them from first spray! This fume is all about the depths and nuances of patchouli - if you don't appreciate that then stay away (instead of posting dozens and dozens of hater reviews)! To my nose, this is a celebration of patchouli - it is thick, dense, humid, slightly plastic at times, and somehow smooth like a fresh leather jacket. It would be foolish to say that there isn't a connection to Encre Noire as the dark and smoky vetiver in that is present in this fume as well, but is is heavily accented by the slightly off cousin, nagarmotha! It's a very dark green concoction that sometimes feels like being drowned in a sea of foliage (not like the Happening though - that movie was terrible). I cannot help but think over-inflated egos and ridiculously expensive tailored suits when I smell this - it would be a perfect accompaniment if that was your deal. I will rock the hell out of it in my t-shirt and jeans any day though. The heart notes last for three hours or so before transitioning into a slightly warmer and airy amber and oakmoss tinged patchouli. I can't help but think of a fluffy wool sweater at this point (from leather jackets and snazzy suits...) as it is far less austere and daunting. The scent begins to take on the freshness of a cool breeze in a warm forest with the oakmoss gaining power against the strength of the patchouli - the amber and oakmoss duo creates the perfect balance. Hours later, there is a honeyed oakmoss note (paired with a very attractive white musk) that is very reminiscent of that found in Bergamote Boisee with equal beauty and quality! This went from a like to a love with this final wearing - I'm glad I own this classy beauty! I hope we all find some good, solid ground to thrive on! Day 47 - Swimming Listening to: Tool - Disposition

I just blind-bought this after reading the reviews here. I already own the original Hommage A L'homme (to review later) and also Encre Noir. I love both those. So, onto this, my new fragrance. It arrived this morning at a bargain price from eBay for 100ml. Already I am in a state of confusion here. The first thing I do after buying a fragrance is to check the batch code. I notice here on Fragrantica, it says that this was launched in 2014. However, after checking my batch code on checkcosmetic.net, it very clearly states that my bottle is from September 2013. How can this be? I'm puzzled. I only sprayed this on my arms about 90 minutes ago so no doubt I will update this review later. Anyway, my first impressions are thus: A strong opening. It offers a blast of very sharp, cold citrus wrapped in a vetiver blanket with a dusting of patchouli powder on top. I totally get the sour smell, which initially made me think that the fragrance had gone sour. Not so. I'm guessing that could be the papyrus, although my nose isn't familiar with it. The sourness has now disappeared and the overall scent is becoming lighter and a little creamy but still quite strong. I have to say that I'm really liking this. It's certainly no flanker and has an element of mystery to it. It feels like it could be a multi-seasonal fragrance yet here in the UK we are approaching Autumn and it feels perfect for this type of (inbetween) weather. I'm really loving Lalique. They've never let me down and continue to impress me every time. Oh, and for the record, when I first sprayed this, I immediately got a blast-from-the-past moment which was reminiscent of Boucheron Pour Homme flitting through my senses, which made me smile. It doesn't remind me of Boucheron now, but on application, I did get an initial "zing" of it, just for a few seconds.

Wow this is a stunner. I found a 50ml of this on sale for $40 and had to pick it up since I know it's been discontinued for some time. The first spray really wow'd me, especially because I'm familiar with the original Hommage. This smells nothing like it, not at all. While the original Hommage is a violet-rich, powdery, gasoliney affair, this is dark, rich, velvety, medicinal, austere but definitely sexy, with boozy patchouli, rooty vetiver, dry papyrus, and a sprinkle of cardamom. The star of the show here is the blend of the vetiver and the patchouli - it is just absolutely delicious. Fragrances like Kokorico, Krizia Moods Uomo, L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu Givenchy Gentleman, and of course, Lalique's own Encre Noire are brought to mind. The patchouli almost has a Mugleresque vibe which I love. Imagine a boozy, patchouli-laden masculine of the 80s modernized and with all the funky edges rounded off. It opens dark, medicinal, earthy, and almost aggressive, but gradually lightens and sweetens to something so elegant. This is a dark jewel, glinting deeply in stormy gloom. I immediately think of dark tailored suits with dark shirts, a night out in a European capital, and money. The quality here is off the charts, and this is easily something that could be in the Louis Vuitton or Dior Prive line-up. The presentation is beautiful as per usual with Lalique. The only downside I can tell is that the performance on my skin is lacking, not lasting much longer than 3 or 4 hours with limited projection; I'm going to let it macerate to see if it improves. Overall, though, this is a stellar offering from Lalique and it's such a shame, though understandable given the less-than-mainstream scent profile, that it's been discontinued. Absolutely a worthy purchase if you can find it. 8.5/10

There are many reviews below which are on spot, and I feel like I don't have anything to add! But I want to because this scent deserves a review, and an additional praise. It opens up very untraditional. It's definetely not a popular opening, a bit sour, metallic and even skanky. Somehow it reminds me of certain notes from Indian oud, there's a dirty smell which I believe some people describe as burnt rubber. A female friend described the smell as the plastic rubber smell of the thing you blow air into inflatable waterbeds. And somehow, it is not repellent. Just might come unpleasant to untrained noses. That's likely the patchouli oil's shoe polish facet combining with cypriol's oud note. Now the best part. This is a fragrance that has a single contrast. Opening & the rest. 10-15 minutes after initial spray, you get this amazing patchouli (and also the clean patchouli that some can easily notice from Aventus, called Clearwood of Firmenich) and vetiver/vetiveryl acetate with Evernyl (oakmoss) that gives traditional fougere character deep down. Now you know this is a spring/summer scent, very sophisticated. The heart of this scent is just plain perfect. Here you can clearly get flashbangs to Zino Davidoff - no surprise that both created by Michel Almairac. Vanilla rounds up the scent where vetiver and patchouli keep its skeleton. I can imagine this lingers in the air and smells better than it does close up on the skin - same thing with Zino Davidoff. And for the price this is too good to be true. If you want something properly unique, smells high quality, Hommage a l'homme Voyageur is a top choice for spring/summer. IG: @talkaboutscents

Michel Almairac of Rochas Lui, Joop Homme, Gucci PH, Escada Magnetism and Davidoff Zino strikes again! Great freakin' scent and a great bang for your buck! The fresh bergamot opening with cardamom is actually moving at great haste and within 15-20 minutes you're transported right to the heart of vetiver and patchouli. I actually keep getting hints of saffron with this one, reminding me of a slightly tuned down Versace Man mixed with Dunhill Icon - but it's not listed, so it could be due to the blending of other notes. It's woody, floral, spicy and rubbery but in a very smooth way even if there is a hint of similarity to fresh shoe polish sometimes. It may come off as slightly synthetic, but the composition itself is really blended with masterfull skill. The heart is musky sweet woody patchouli, featuring vetiver, vanilla and amber. I'm not really sure how papyrus smells but if this is it, I'll def be rocking more scents with that note. Others mention this being a suit-and-tie fragrance, but I rather see it as fitting both formal and informal situations alike - very versatile. Fits perfectly on a spring day, but could be used most of the year as well. Projection is modest to be honest, but longevity is very decent. If you find Encre Noire too dark and earthy, this could be a lighter alternative for you. Why this hasn't been hyped like crazy is beyond me - but hey, the more for me.

Blind bought this in a 50ml and so thankful that I did. I’m still mystified as to how Lalique can produce the fragrances they do at the prices you can buy them for and as an owner of 5 of their other fragrances, I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest: I absolutely LOVE this frag!! I have seen some comparisons drawn with the original YSL M7, which I get to a degree but I would say that I prefer this much more to original M7, which I also own but admit I’m not a huge fan. I get a bubblegum vibe from this but not in a sickly sweet way and the patchouli note sings without ever being cloying, which I do find happens on me with a lot of men’s fragrances. It also gives me a reminder of a Rive Gauche/fougere experience yet in a much more structured way. Apart from anything else, I can always tell how much I like a scent by how many times I sniff myself and this is definitely a winner! If I have a criticism of it, on me anyway, the longevity isn’t great from my experience thus far, which is a shame but a good excuse for a respray to benefit from the wonderful opening notes. I find it quite sophisticated in an untraditional way and suitable for formal or casual wear. I would imagine it’s more bold in the warmer spring months but I’ll have to wait a little while yet to find out. A thumbs up from me!!

In a very cold day and night, this will cloud you with "scentastic" whiff and performance that will attract those around you. But be cautious, treat this perfume with respect using "less is more principle" and it will shine on, draw noses to your direction. They may not ask you but the sensual aroma will trigger their noses and minds with admiration. Again, two - three sprays only, hence it will ruin the magic. Then eventually, ruin your head as Voyageur is super potent, projection beast along the likes of (not similar scent) Interlude Man and A*Men. Lalique Voyageur is even more powerful than my favorites Guerlain Heritage and L'Artisan Timbuktu. It can soon become my new favorite on freezing fall and winter. Lalique Voyageur is like the "Intense or Extrait" darker, warmer versions of Valentino V pour Homme and Dareej for Men. The earthy, woody, suede, bittersweet and spicy blends creates a continuity of dark and damp waves; so fluid and so smooth that sensually and elegantly defines darkness and fragrance hypnosis. Lalique Voyageur is a perfume seducing devil that will take you to its dark ripples and waves, into the scent madness. If only this is beast in longevity (5-7hrs only) and is not heady and cloying beyond 2-3 sprays, it could have been a 10/10. 9.5/10

A flanker only in name and (gorgeous) bottle design, this is a completely different scent to the original Hommage. There are similarities to Kokorico, but this is more complex and refined. I have smelled Kokorico in a shop, and wasn't that keen due to its overwhelming dirty patchouli note, so am not able to do a side by side comparison. Voyageur has a well balanced patchouli note, with the vanilla, cardamom and vetiver complimenting it. This, for me, is quite a challenging scent. I find it dark, dry, brooding and mysterious. The quality is, as always with Lalique, excellent and it's beautifully composed. YET, there's something about its dryness that causes me to often select other scents in my wardrobe over this one. This said, when I do spray it on and go through the dry down, I wonder if this could, one day become my signature scent (if, as fragrance collector, I can ever get to that point with so many choices in my wardrobe!) . Now available at less than £30, and with great quality and performance, it's a serious contender. This is truly a bottle of mystery and contradictions, refinement and individuality, and of paradox. Be patient with this one, it takes time to unravel its secrets! -:)

This is an intelligent and creative flanker. Although I’m not sure it isn’t really just an excellent scent in its own right. It’s really nothing like Hommage à l’Homme. If anything, it’s closer to Encre Noire. Lift the approach to patchouli taken in TF Beau de Jour (or even Zino - which seems more likely as that too was an Almairac creation, like Hommage...Voyageur). Add in a dab of the vetiver from Encre Noire. Maybe the papyrus is doing some of the dry/woody/smokey work that I’ve ascribed to to the vetiver. And there you have it. Exquisite. Everything else is barely there. I’m not going to argue and say that there’s *no* cardamom there, but if it’s there, there isn’t much. Nothing like Lancôme Hypnose or La Nuit de l’Homme. Really, past the patchouli,vetiver, papyrus (clever iso e super?) thing, there isn’t much more going on. But that’s fine. This is a great scent. It’s earthy, dry...masculine. Maybe even austere. I’ve had the privilege of working in medieval libraries, and the wood and paper dryness is emotionally linked (by me) to scent profiles like this. It’s really lovely. It lasts reasonably, but not exceptionally (3-4 ish hours) and projection is modest too.

Initial impression: a very strange scent- the "glue" references some mentioned below came to mind the first time I wore it. I was puzzled and a little crestfallen. I had high hopes for this fragrance. Second wearing, I don't know how or why, completely changed my opinion. Loved it. Its as if the combination of cardamom, patchouli, vetiver and that austere papyrus note finally settled in- they seemed discordant the first time I smelled them, but now, the combination is amazing. There is a mild underlying sweetness that comes, I assume, from the vanilla and amber. What a unique fragrance-notice there is nothing listed under the "this perfume reminds me of.." box above. Lalique is such a great house. My only remaining question about this scent is its longevity. It seems like it doesn't project or last very long, but I need to "research" this further. Either way, it is certainly not a bomb so it is very good to wear to work. I am so glad I own Voyageur - this is remarkably blended stuff from Michel Almairac, who has many incredible fragrances to his name. It is a standout in my collection, and I believe it would be a great addition to anyone's arsenal.

Voyageur is an entirely different feel from its progenitor, Hommage à l'homme; equally distinctive, graceful and exclusive. Here, the signature, largely, is a nebulous green accord where the helm of vetiver, patchouli and papyrus strictly navigates with a steadfast grip, resulting in another fascinating steer from Lalique. Despite the nautical theme, Voyageur is far from any aqua-marina scent; its journey is more in line with the bulletproof ink of a captains’ log that is encased in ghastly leather binding. It opens with a sharp breeze of bergamot and cardamon, quickly engulfed by a mast of vetiver, patchouli, and papyrus, that weaves back and forth for an entire sail before soaking in the subtle, sweet moonlight of vanilla, amber and oakmoss; simply a finish for jotting. Primarily, Voyageur is an insular trip, shaped beautifully by its wooden wheel of vetiver, patchouli and papyrus, resulting in a steely green composition that has the essence of a camphorous inkblot ejecting from the delicate press of a feather shaped nib on arid paper. Surely, this is a captain’s signature of depth and flow and one for exploring. Enthralling!

Very woodsy deep aroma. I would say sweet bitterness with hint of sapiness. The natural sweetness of wood is nuanced with slight amber and cardamom from the beginning. It is very sophisticated. I can detect the vetiver/DNA from Encre noire near the mid and base and it is less harsh and softened due the woody sweetness. I don't know why but I am having hard time dissecting patchouli There is something about this cologne that reminds me of the smell of temples during festive season, I can't put my finger on it! When I was wearing it my mother said the exact same thing without me asking! It is love at first sniff with this! Very versatile- except summer Occasion- all except casual, I think it pulls of sophistication and intrigue due to it being slight exotic. Performance- average longevity with perfect silliage with respect to the type of smell. It is so well done and smells very natural. Slightly less sweet than Timbuktu by l'artisan Reminds me of festive seasons in india which I miss living in Australia. (Just to make it clear it does not have any curry type of spices) I keep reaching for this 9/10

I blind bought this bottle because of my quest for armani attitude replacements. I don't have much experience with Lalique other than Encre Noir and Bentley for men Absolute. After wearing several times, this is my favourite by far. The opening is spicy sharp bergamot and cardamom made dark by patchouli and vetiver up front. There is no mid for me. The dry down happens after the first hour and the scent actually intensifies, I'll get whiffs of myself and feel great. The base notes mellow the scent out quite nicely. I love it. In my collection, this opens up similar to kokorico by jpg which I guess is patchouli. The dry down however reminds me of a spicier woodier Black Xs l'exces by PR, and also Prada LR Carbon. I wear those for this specific scent profile but I prefer this because they both open too fruity for me. This really is perfect... To add to the reviewer before me who stated similarities to explorer by Montblanc, I felt the same when I smelled it on paper, the bergamot was really similar. On skin, this one is darker and quieter.

Fresh Dark Elegance (Michel Almairac & Mylene Alran, 2014) Bottle Design: Thierry de Baschmakoff Scentrack: Oran Juice Jones - The Rain In this creation cardamom is accompanied by masculine notes of patchouli and vetiver – the main players throughout the life of this fragrance. This dark and inky vetiver is similar to the famous Encre Noir, but easier to wear. Construction of Voyageur is somehow similar to Gucci Pour Homme and Rochas Lui. Voyageur does not have the same smell, but still possesses some woody fragments of these late giants. Maybe the note of papyrus, cypriol oil or Iso E Super cedar are responsible for this effect, but I cannot vouch for that. Interesting is a subtle note of leather, like a pair of new Italian shoes which is stronger manifested in late Canali Style. Through the evolution Voyageur becomes a little bit sweeter from vanilla (vanilla cigarillos) and ambery notes. The drydown is not strong and recognizable, but warms the heart of Voyageur. Great Lalique, apparently discontinued. Rating: 8/10

This is not an incredibly serious review (no batch variant, breakdown of notes, etc.). But I hope that it’s informative. I pick up samples when stores are willing to give them away or when I need to get to $60 on my fragrancenet.com order to get free shipping. I have a sample of Hommage Voyageur I got from one of those outlets, which means that I’ve sprayed it and smelled it before. But I smelled it with a not-so-trained nose, which I’ve since gotten rid of. Decided to spray it today since I came across it in my bowl of many samples that I have. This fragrance smells very good. It’s got a bit of the Aventus Cologne vibe with something a little grassier (presumably from the addition of vetiver). I don’t know anything about the price and I can’t attest to the longevity/sillage/performance. You can look at other reviews for that. Reviews below seem to speak positively of those aspects. But if you can find it on the cheap, get it because it doesn’t smell cheap.

Lalique has not let me down once yet. I've blind bought 5 of their fragrances. Their quality is awesome and their prices are wonderful. Great projection and longevity. Voyage smells like you're coming home just from that; a voyage on the sea. You've been gone all winter and you're arriving back home to the bay at the beginning of spring. The scent with voyage is the perfect spring scent. At the base it has the vanilla, amber, and moss. Three fairly heavy scents which are great for the winter. However, the blend of everything else in this; patchouli, citrus, and vetiver lift out that heaviness. So imagine a winter scent lightened up two solid notches. You're left with a deep, yet quite light, crisp and refreshing scent. Which is perfect for the spring as it's that time where the coolness is transitioning into the warmer portion of our year. Spring scent all the way, day or night.

At first I did not know what to think with this fragrance? Is that really glue-like smell going to stick around or what? But this fragrance is AMAZEBALLS!! The Patchouli and Amber are what stick out most to me about this fragrance. I can smell the papyrus (or cypriol oil same thing) I think, I haven't smelled papyrus on its own, but I think I can spot it through trial and error. This fragrance is great, I smelled the gluey note when I first started wearing this fragrance, but after a couple of weeks I don't smell it anymore. This composition is so wonderful, I can't say one thing bad about it. I think this is a great blind buy, very sweet patchouli and vetiver with papyrus and amber and vanilla, etc. You can't go wrong with these notes. Another Unique from Lalique that is just a great, dry, sweet manly scent. Scent: 8.5 Price/Value: 10 Longevity: 8.5 Sillage: 7.5