West Indian Limes

I'm reviewing this one before I get to the others, because it stands out from their line; it's the strongest, longest-lasting lime scent that I've encountered in a long time. (Which isn't saying much, and I suspect the reason behind this is that a lot of it is synthetic.) The top notes are very crisp and sharp like Trumper Limes but quite a bit stronger, again like cutting into an actual lime. It weakens a bit after the initial citrus blast, but maintains that dirtier, slightly woodier scent that the rind itself has after everything's been squeezed from it. Beyond that, it starts to get sweeter, and even a bit candy-like (hence my suspicions of synthetic notes), but a fairly natural lime rind still obviously remains, along with some light woods. While Trumper GFT's undying lemon note is more convincingly natural than this, the Truefitt is still pleasant enough, and not nearly as bad as comparable designer atrocities, so I don't count this against it. I also don't see GFT as being enough of an apples-to-apples comparison. So if you want one of the myriad English lime scents, don't want it to be gone in a flash, and don't mind if it's got a more synthetic tinge to it, then this is your winner, hands down.

When talking about Truefitt and Hill and those of a similar nature, Geo F Trumper, Taylor of Old Bond Street etc, you have to drop all pre conceived notions about fragrance as these fragrances are more part of a social and cultural etiquette, that of the English Gentleman. When people only think in terms how loud or long lasting a fragrance is then you don't understand where these brands sit in the fragrance world. A traditional English gentleman should be understated, his fragrance should not be obnoxious, it shouldn't be his defining characteristic, these fragrances are used after well executed wet shave, worn with a shirt and tie, preferably Turnbull and Asser, polished Oxford's, a small component of a gentleman.

This is one of the most refreshing fragrances I own. It smells even better than lime itself (in my opinion). Lasts a long time on me, and has good projection. It won't fill a room, but people notice it. I started using it when the weather was cold, so I'm looking forward to trying it in spring and summer. It seems to be holding up fine even in the cold though. Good one!

Was looking for a good lime based fragrance and this is it. Nice presentation. Decent longevity for a lime frag, but the limes won't last all day without reapplication. Still, the smell is great while it lasts. Truefitt & Hill has earned a spot on my shelf.

Just dug this out of a box- a bottle from 2013 purchased in London. So realistic and natural-stronger than a Cologne, absolutely love it. I'm sure the latest bottles are weak.