Monk

Starts out extremely skanky with an overpowering amount of indole, civet, and probably some other musks. This monk must have been shoveling out the Augean stables on a hot day rather than meditating inside a cool incense-filled chapel. It takes a good 45 minutes for the skank to die down enough to smell anything else, but when it does, what a treat! There really aren’t any noticeable flowers or incense, but there’s a warm, sweaty-sandalwood scent that I just adore. It may be the combination of sandalwood, ambrette and a trace of frankincense; whatever it is, it works wonders. The sandalwood plus supporting notes lasts for several more hours, after which the composition dries down to a warm, resinous, slightly musky base. Up close, I smell a good quality benzoin. The musky ending sticks around for 8-10 hours on skin, much longer on clothing. Monk is certainly an interesting and unique scent. It, along with Genvieve, is my favorite of this line. I doubt that everyone will enjoy it - in fact, I'm sure that not everyone will enjoy it - but I do. If you like offbeat fragrances and don’t mind starting off in the barnyard, it’s definitely worth sampling.

"Monk is my signature scent ever since I first created it. In Europe I went to monasteries and abbies where I fell in love with gothic and ever- lingering notes of incence, candle smoke and enormous oak-burning fireplaces- all commingled with centuries of musty earth and the spirits of the monks who lived, worked and prayed there." Michael Storer

I didn't like this perfume when I originally tried it. Then around 3 months later I went back and tried it again and boy was I confused. I am now obcessed and can't find it anywhere. Please help!!! The website is gone and I've tried every search there is on the internet. :/

A bizarre opening where you can smell everything,is followed by a pale Caraceni 1913 copy. To me,raw materials seems third or fourth grade. Not a bad perfume,but nor a good one.

He's had some health problems and his website assures us he will be back soon. When he does, I'm getting Monk and Winter. Can't wait