Bois Bleu

I have to eat my words for that one. Not that I previously bashed it, but my perception was wrong (or maybe a little air had it change a bit). In the opening I get some citruses, and then shortly after some florals, dominated by a violet carpet and some nutmeg. The drydown is more classic, with a grassy green vetiver, and in the late drydown, some dusty cedar and I would bet also a subtle vanillic elemi as supporting note (in the same vein as MH Vetiver Insolent and Dior ESP 2017). Surprisingly, it keep its freshness down to the base. For under $50 that I paid for it, it's a big love for me, and it's highly recommended. Great performance. Spring/Fall days, 30+

I have become a big fan of Piguet fragrances and Bois Bleu is another example of their use of top-notch ingredients and superb blending. Smooth? Let me tell you, it's like spraying on a velvet suit of Violet, Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cedar and Sandalwood. I really wish Piguet fragrances got more talk here in the US, they're definitely well worth checking out. Note: You can find this for under $50 on ebay/Amazon if you do a little looking and are patient.

A "young" fragrance with an old soul... Every time I wear this it surprises me that this was released in 2013 and not 1973. I love the scent. It's unique, masculine and has a distinct classic vibe to it.

Bit of a weird one for me this... I thought it was okay but I'm not crazy about it. From the notes listed here you might think it would be a bit of a tired creation but it isn't that, I found it to be quite original but still not a show stopper. It may have been because I was so taken with Bois Noir which I tried immediately prior to this. Didn't leap out at me. I've been trying to remember the smell of Bleu de Chanel and have failed miserably.(maybe that speaks volumes and both are utterly forgettable?) I remember thinking it was mediocre but I don't recall it being similar to this, although I will have to check...to satisfy Calyx93's curiosity. Apparently BDC is like Davidoff silver shadow altitude(phew!) and this juice is not like that at all...so ergo...ipso facto...it's not like BDC! Hope that helps...Clear as mud!

Strong violet but somehow they "class it up" with a supporting cast that seems simple on paper but is stellar on my skin. People mention words like mature or old school when describing this, I can see that, strong violet scents tend to do that. This to me though is concocted so well and crafted to mix and slowly change to something above average. Violets then vetiver then woody.