Ispazon

Another hidden gem and super underrated from PDM, open with mild citruses that last through the mid, with predominant notes of cedar, vanilla, and amber in the dry down. The Bay leaves and thymes are fresh and not herbal, they smell divine and delicate, playing the supporting role to keep everything balanced. This is a very well blended juice, absolutely stunning! Nothing synthetic or offensive here. On my skin i get about 2hr of projection in arm length sillage, and 6 to 7hr of longevity, not as beastly or as loud as other PDM heavy hitter, but it's decent compared to other freshy. Ispazon smells similar to Galloway in the opening, but without the powdery Iris, both of them are very classy and elegant. Between Galloway and Ispazon I think I like this one more, it has more depth and a bit more complex, slightly greener, fresher, and more uplifting. Though the Galloway has better longevity. Ispazon has a similar vibe as the Percival since they are all in the same genre. I would wear the Ispazon in Spring, Summer, and Fall. I'm very glad to have this in my PDM collecton, Blind bought this one from a reputable seller on ebay for $120, absolutely worth every penny! I have Light Blue Eau Intense from C&G and there's absolutely no comparison whatsoever in the quality of the scent, Ispazon completely annihilates the Light Blue Intense, it's like comparing fillet mignon to roadkill.

AMAZING SMELL - so in love with it! Now, I've said it I guess it'll have to be damn interesting for something to beat it! I purchased it based on reviews and the pyramid here. I like Bay Leaves and I know how good PDM is. It BLEW ME AWAY. The note description mislead me and it was not what I surmised it would smell like but that turns out to be just fine - thank heaven! A SIMPLE analogy of it would be as a quick whiff to me Apricot, Dessert Wine, syrup and some smoky spice wood. Or Apricot, Creme Brûlée and spicy wood. Even a quick burst of caramel on a cursory whiff. Technically I pick up the bay leaves and cedar with a sweet citrus though everything else is mixed in with the citrus it seems to blend away and it really comes across as fruit like syrupy apricot soaked in brandy with bay leaves and cloves. I find it one the most linear in my experience though towards the end the cedar becomes ore prominent It was worth every scent and is only second to PDM Byerley for strength and longevity. In Summary: * Unique - I struggle for a comparison * Exceptional silage and longevity * I think relatively safe blind buy unless you dislike sweet fruits (though there is a spicy kick just at the end) Thank you PDM for such a breath of fresh air.

I have been into fragrances for the past 20 years. Started with the designers ones back in 90's. For the past 7 years I have had the pleasure of trying and owning many niche fragrances incl. Houses like Creed, Amouage, Tom Ford, Private lines of several Designers etc. I do agree this one is a hidden gem as someone mentioned before. The opening may feel a bit too harsh and sharp but shortly after that it starts marching towards its amazing dry down. The dry down is at least to my nose extremely pleasant, sophisticated and masculine. When I first sprayed it and let it reach its dry down I thought this would be something that possibly receives a lot of compliments from women. I was totally right about that as I went to a gathering a few days later and 2 women asked me what I am wearing that night. That rarely happens. The only time I remember receiving multiple compliments on my fragrance on the same day was with Creed Aventus. I am actually glad this has sort of gone under the radar as it makes it more unique knowing how popular are other releases from the house incl. Layton, Herod, Carlisle and Pegasus.

Bought a decant of this and loved it, but after reading the reviews, I scooped a FB of Xeryus because it's so cheap and it made sense to compare before taking the plunge on a FB. The other reviewers are spot on with the comparison. This smells very similar to Xeryus but it somehow ends up slightly more refined and with more character. For the first hour or so, they're neck and neck, but Ispazon shines as it dries down. It's got slightly more floral and perhaps sweetness (vanilla?) in the heart and base which smooth it out better. Whereas Xeryus is a straight up vintage scent that I very much enjoy when I grow tired of my freshies, Ispazon is a more dignified and modern version. I think many folks out there would be perfectly happy with the Xeryus, especially given the price differential, but there's something very high quality and even Creed-like in the base that made it worth it to shell out 3 to 4 times more for a FB of Ispazon on the Bay (retail price is outlandish). It's quickly becoming one of my favorites.

Apparently I'm in the minority here, but I absolutely love this offering from PDM. My favorite of theirs, though it may not get the love that the other, more mass appealing fragrances they put out do. I get it, the bay leaf gives almost a BO vibe, but I'm addicted to it, and it stays throughout the life of the fragrance. It's a bit spicy, a bit green, and a bit funky/animalistic, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Probably not the best frag for a beginner and certainly not a safe blind buy. Scentual Obsessions also makes a spot-on clone if you wanna try but not empty your pockets as this is getting harder to find.