For You, Sir

While I can't comment on similarity to the original 1955 Chanel PM, I can say that the opening, heart, and drydown sketch a convincing memory of the early 1980s Chanel PM that was sold as "Cologne." This structure is achieved through a layered approach involving the top notes lemon & petitgrain, which then transition to mid notes (cardamom, etc.), followed by a powdered oakmoss effect. In fact, the oakmoss and dry citrus moss drydown grows even louder -- a balance that For You Sir seems able to duplicate fully. Kudos to Dua Brands since the citrus-flash, middle, and drydown is strikingly familiar with what I was seeking from the earlier non-IFRA oakmoss in the earlier Chanel PM. I have been sampling a lot of fragrances since getting back into this the last few months, and nothing comes as close to the early Chanel PM than For You Sir. Sure, the discontinued PM EDT, which you can still find, has identical top & middle notes, but it has no drydown -- since it doesn't contain the real non-IFRA oakmoss.

There is definitely a vintage vibe to this fragrance. A touch of citrus balances out to some unfamiliar aromatics. It makes me want to dress in a double-breasted suit and wear my pinky ring. It gives off a gentlemen's projection just outside of a scent bubble. Is it good? fuhgedaboutit... 8.5