Milestones

Not so easy at the opening due to the burst of fossil amber that characterises it with its plastic and burnt smoke notes, associated with green ones given by costus and pine resin giving that conipherous vibe. In the following minutes, this lively sensation is dampened by a vague floral note, a generous dose of cocoa with mainly edible traits and beeswax, which are blended with various types of oud, revealing a chocolatey, tobacco, smoky and slightly animalic sensation, with this common thread lasting for hours. The base is characterised above all by its damp earthiness, thanks to a combination of sandalwood and mushrooms. Overall not an easy one, but it is highly evocative and perhaps one of James' most successful creations.

Milestones is a fragrance which can hold its own against legendary scents like Bloodline and Oud Zen. I feel very lucky to have purchased this before James Barry discontinued it in favor of A Man and His Pipe. This has exquisite natural notes including 3 wonderful ouds. This is a labor of love fragrance and I wish it would be brought back at some point. It leans male, has strong sillage and longevity. Price point is great too, but not sure it can be found anywhere. I do plan to get at least several more of his scents.

As a non oud lover, this is very wearable I'd say. I would actually consider buying a travel size of this. Also high quality ingredients used here, same with his other offerings.

This may sound strange but Milestones reminds me of my youth at summer camp. I grew up in the city and looked forward to my yearly trips to camp and being out in nature. The various natural notes used here remind me of nature, in the best of ways. I'd be pressed to say I recognize all the notes in this fragrance, although the Champaca is identifiable, but the blend is amazing. I also have Vicki-Lin and really enjoy it. However, while Vicki-Lin has perfectly captured the smell of a campfire it is that same achievement that keeps it from being worn about in normal day life. Milestone, does have some of the same campfire smell as well but it is not as pronounced and blends in well with the other accords. We all wear fragrances for our own and perhaps varied reasons. When I wear this it reminds me of a great and happy time in my life and brings back a bit of that happiness every time I wear it. I usually wear it around the house and when running errands. Given the outdoor vibe of Milestones I'd be cautious of wearing it in an office setting.

I smell chewing tobacco at first & then a distant smoky bbq.