2018 Roxo Tonic

An exceptionally good alternative to Roja Vetiver pour Homme.

I'm testing Les Bains Guerbois blind and haven't looked up anything about the brand or the fragrances. Opens up aromatic with elements of citrus and jasmine or a very soft and barely noticable soapiness. I don't like "soapy" fragrances so this is just hinting the right balance for me at first whiff. It gives me the sense of a fresh vodka soda with a splash of tonic and bergamot. An hour later from an arm's distance I'm getting a more generic fresh, slightly spicy scent. I like it more in my nose where the citrus is more prominent. Looking at the notes, I'd say what you see is what you get. There's no fragrance combination trickery. Funny how I compare it to tonic, and yet it is part of the name. A step up from all those mainstream tonics, this version is more fresh and natural, which also reflects its price point. If the tonic variety this fits me more than most.

A very fresh fragrance with citrus and vetiver as the main stars. Extremely strong, two sprays will definitely get you there. Easy to like but kind of generic if you’re coming from the niche perspective. Pretty linear on my skin, but more vetiver heavy on the dry down. I feel like this sort of shares some dna with some Jijide perfumes I’ve tried. I think it’s lovely, but not very memorable.

Refreshing tea and citrusy scent with subtle sweetness and some dry woody undertones. I love that it actually has a bit of cooling effect which is great for summer weather as well as some green and herbaceous accords. I feel that it might be a bit too masculine for some people, so not suitable for blind buys. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

This is very similar piramyd and smell to something Xerjoff Nio.