Desperado Frontier

Smells like a spicier take of the Imagination DNA

Consider this an executive-style fragrance with shades of Diptyque Orphéon and PDM Castley. Smooth, classy and effortlessly sophisticated. It has that luxury hotel lobby vibe mixed with the feeling of putting on a freshly pressed white shirt. This house has a few hidden gems, and Frontier is easily one of its best. The opening is bright with bergamot and ginger, although I also pick up a soft white floral touch that rounds out the citrus. The heart brings neroli with a smooth white pepper nuance rather than the sharp, pungent pepper found in Sauvage. The drydown is where this fragrance really earns its praise. Creamy Akigalawood and labdanum blend with airy benzoin to create a clean, refined finish. I also get a subtle Ambroxan-like musk that keeps everything modern and polished. Longevity is around 6 hours with moderate projection, which is exactly what you want in a professional environment. It gets noticed without announcing itself. I've already ordered a backup bottle because this is going to be my daily office scent. If your taste leans toward Orphéon, Castley, or other clean executive fragrances, this is a very safe blind buy for men.