Notes

After reading the reviews I didn't think that this was going to be up to much however after trying it for myself I have to say that I really like this fragrance. Yes I agree it potentially has a more mass commercial appeal than probably some of there other creations but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Its beautifully balanced and suits my skin chemistry, to be honest I've never had so many compliments. Highly recommend giving it a try!

I usually don't care much for chypre florals, but I really like this. I get the clary sage and bergamot, and (on me at least)the clary hangs on into the orange blossom, a good combination for me. It has good longevity and sillage, I'm still smelling it at the end of a VERY long, busy day!

For me this is the epitome of a great perfume. All the notes comes together and a great symphony is created. I'm already hamstering these bottles in case it goes out of production. Longevity is the best I've ever experienced. Maybe to masculine to wear for some ladies.

Edit: Despite my initial positive below I find the performance now sub par for the price in terms of silage and longevity. Shame. Ohhh nice... Blind bought, yep anything you want it to be... Freshly ironed shirt, smoother potent Drakar Noir, a smoother Gendarme EDP, a less oily Montale Fougeres Marine, a barber shop fougere etc etc no problem... The dry clary sage on top of smoothly blended orange blossom ( @nofi it’s not unlisted lavender and yes I agree it’s more of a fougere in essence) and geranium smoothly anchored by a decent dollop of oak moss gives an attractive reasonably priced not exactly unique scent but one that if you want a lovely fresh shirt scent does it well. Only complaint is it does not power away quite as it should for an EDP - though the price is alright. Now where is my iron? Edit: I sprayed Acqua Di Gio Profumo on the other arm and after the dry down it presents similarly but stronger to Notes.

Although I am a fan of the floral chypre category this seemed to me more of a plain floral, or even a water floral. The opening is very discreet, and as the fragrance developed, I still remained with an overall indistinct floral impression.. However, in the final phases of the dry-down, the fragrance began to take shape; it became a lovely clear floral, with a very faint hint of powder, combined with a new depth of warm, almost earthy tones. Definitely worth the wait! Not sure, however, if I would be willing to overlook the first hour for the rest on a regular basis.

This has the elements of a classic chypre: bergamot, labdanum/costas, and oakmoss. it's very aromatic and classy. If this had used less tonka bean I think I would have really liked this, but the opening blast is just far too overpoweringly sweet. The drydown is really lovely though--you can tell they're using nice ingredients.

Starts with a fresh classic barbershop scent: lavender and some light citruses. However it quickly turns into more elegant unsex fragrance with sophisticated sweetness in the base and classy oakmoss. It’s not my cup of tea because I can’t tolerate geranium and orange blossom, but it was done nicely.

Notes is a fragrance that didn’t particularly impress me, but it didn’t put me off either. Its handling of orange blossom is executed very competently, though it lacks a certain spark — something that would make the composition stand out among similar scents. Something like what Francis Kurkdjian achieved in the already-mentioned Fleur du Mâle. Unlike Kurkdjian’s creation, Notes has an easygoing, daytime character. It’s bright and more versatile, painting a pleasant picture of a languid Spanish siesta. Still, compared with its competitors, it doesn’t strike me as especially intriguing. It’s certainly unobjectionable, though. My rating: Ok. (4/7)

Nice, almost gourmand, kind of a better Joop. It might have a hint of Reflection Man, but that’s not really the point — maybe a subtle echo from there, yet the real similarity is with something else — perhaps the silly Marley-style twist like Pegasus? Something like that, no real reason for it.

Not a good effort this one from Robert Piguet. I have to say despite the vast majority of perfumes from this house not being to my taste, they at least have an inherent quality and imagination. The opening is a mixture of citrus and sage which is not prominent enough for my liking because it quickly transitions into a mixture of orange blossom and Tonka bean which is the main problem for me...they don't work together to my taste. Something in this fragrance just doesn't sit right with me either it could be (although I can't smell maybe can be percieved?) the geranium and costus??? It does have a dated feel with the oakmoss not really complementing the other notes. Maybe this should've been called... 'NOTES(that don't work!)' The drydown after about 7 hours became a musty, stale skin odour not great. As you can tell by now I really don't like this one but some might. Not a scrubber but I didn't enjoy the drydown and one of the few in the range that is perceived to be more masculine. Longevity was okay just not my bag.

Notes is unremarkable from start to finish, disappointing really coming from a house with such heritage and prestige. This scent is unfortunately wholly derivative and unimaginative, and definitely does not convey the sophistication you’d expect from Piguet. As others have already noted, the scent bears a noticeable resemblance to Amouage’s Reflection Man; with the same woody/white floral thing going on. Except, it doesn’t share the same level of execution as the Amouage, instead it feels cheapened by a scratchy presence of amber molecules/synthetic musks in overdose. To me, it feels like if A&F Fierce had a flanker inspired by Reflection Man, it seems to be a cross between the two, in quite an unpleasant way. Disappointing really.

Dated. Or maybe vintage. The first minutes smells like a cheap deodorant stick of the middle 80s. A dry fragrance for real man in businness suit of that era. Or to nobilitate it, is similar to: Bic Homme, or Trussardi uomo (1983), Arrogance. The Base risks a bit french-oriental innovation trying to be similar to Arabian Nights de Bogart. An Instable messy.

Erm...sadly I'm not keen. Frankly it's too synthetic smelling. It's putting me off. Quite masculine and mainstream. I expect more from the house of Piguet. A very strong synthetic herbal brew on my vegetarian skin. It clings tenaciously. The Piguets have a similar base. Well, Casbah and Notes are similar on me.

This smells like every fragrance at the mall in 1995.

Notes by Robert Piguet stands out as a nuanced and captivating olfactory experience. The fragrance opens with a refreshing dance of Clary Sage and Bergamot, an invigorating prelude that hints at the sensory journey to come. These top notes weave together seamlessly, creating an initial impression that is both crisp and intriguing. As the fragrance evolves, the heart notes take center stage, revealing a carefully crafted blend of Orange Blossom, Geranium, and Costus. This aromatic triad introduces a floral and slightly spicy complexity, adding layers to the composition. The interplay of these middle notes is a testament to the perfumer's artistry, creating a balanced and harmonious bouquet that captivates the senses. The final act of Notes unfolds with a rich and grounding base. Tonka Bean imparts a sweet warmth, while Vetiver adds an earthy depth. Oakmoss, with its mossy and woody facets, anchors the composition, leaving a lasting and memorable trail. The combination of these base notes creates a sense of sophistication and longevity, making Notes a fragrance that lingers on the skin and in the memory. In essence, Notes is not merely a collection of scents; it is a narrative, an olfactory story that unfolds over time. Its transitions are seamless, each note seamlessly blending into the next, creating an experience that is both timeless and contemporary. This fragrance is a testament to the art of perfumery, a symphony of ingredients orchestrated to evoke emotion and leave an indelible mark. For those who seek a fragrance that transcends the ordinary, Notes is a journey worth taking.

A scenario popped into my head the moment I smelled Notes. Aurélien Guichard made a flanker of Jean Paul Gautier le Male called le Male Terrible. Piguet’s Notes could very easily have been his first draft, returned by the client for being too similar to the original. I haven't smelled all of the new Robert Piguet line, but having both Calypso and Notes in the same line seems a mistake. Although they don't smell particularly alike, the similarity of their construction is close enough that they fill the same slot, and neither is a stellar perfume. Calypso is a 21st-century Cool Water and Notes is a spin on Jean Paul Gautier’s le Male. The new Robert Piguet line seems intended for a younger, less perfume-experienced buyer than their Futur and Fracas buyers. Oddly for Aurélien Guichard, a technical master with a particular proficiency in balancing linear and traditional forms, Notes and Calypso both come off as rather monophonic. It's possible that the perfumer aimed low and hit lower still, hoping for the perfume equivalent of a catchy pop song, but winding up with a jingle.

There are no similarities with cool water and I'm wondering, those that they voted for cool water if they ever smelled this perfume. The longevity and sillage is amazing. just one spray and in the winter, the sillage was fantastic after 7 hours but we are not talking for a suffocating sillage. It was a touch to the nose enough to get your attention and turn your head...From where this nice smell is coming from? The first day i wear it, i got 3 compliments from women in just 2-3 hours. Although not a strictly masculine perfume, it has something that will remind a man but with the flowery notes from a woman's perfume. The tonka after some time is becoming stronger and blends very nice with orange blossom/costus and geranium. what keeps this perfume towards the masculine side as well is the vetiver (although not so strong), the tonka giving it a slight powdery feeling and the sage. The perfume is not that powdery though, is sweet but not very sweet, flowery as well and plays with these notes all the time.

just received this today as a present from a cousin....the first thing i'm wondering is where is the similarities with cool water? maybe my nose is tired now which is but will see it tomorrow....the whole thing is very nice fresh, quality and flowery type of fragrnace but i see it more on the masculine site.. smelling it some hours later from the bottle, you realize that there is a magnetic attraction to it...it makes you wonder what is this that takes your nose...it is very feminine and very masculine. you have to be gentleman to wear it, is for Roger Moore and not for Charles Bronson, it is for a polite well dressed man and not for a drifter. it is to be considered unisex but when i smell it, a man of this kind is coming to my mind and not a woman that much....very nice indeed... the absolute unisex fragrance what goes from feminine to masculine and back all the time....

Ceci n'est pas Une pipe. Ceci n'est pas Une chypre. If you are wanting a chypre then you will be disappointed. It is, as another reviewer commented, a fougere. This doesn't smell like Drakkar to me. It does smell like "of a Man" from the Body Shop. Which was sadly discontinued because I kind of liked it. I like this too. I think it's the sage that smells very good. And I could see this as a unisex scent too.

Unfortunately this one is a bit of a miss for me. It is quite dated and has an 80s feel but not in a good way. Don't get me wrong I enjoy a good fragrance regardless of when it was released but this one just smells soapy and unpleasant. Having said it lasts and lasts, even surviving a shower!! And I actually quite enjoyed the final stages of the composition.

Notes is a good piece of proof that Fracas Pour Homme was indeed a Robert Piguet creation. Both are *that* bitch. I love them both equally for their audacity. This is so outrageously old fashioned. Might make you feel mature in an affordable way. If that makes any sense.

Generic “hot guy” scent. Something you’d get sprayed with by a Macy’s employee. I don’t mean that Notes is offensive or too sharp or gaudy. It’s pleasant. I just expected something with more character from RP.

very disappointing frag from piguet ,it smells like a cheap 80's deodorant ,a very bad and poor copy of drakkar noir 5/10

This is hypnotic poison pour homme