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Hello, everyone! I hope everyone is doing well today. It's almost Valentine's Day and I hope some of you are looking forward to time with your loved ones. I wish you all a wonderful day.
I rarely do lists like this anymore, but I saw a bunch of other reviewers posting fragrances for Valentine's Day, but most of them were gourmands and had rose in them. I love rose, but it just seems so cliche and banal to do it for Valentine's Day, so I came up with a list of some unique fragrances for you to smell a bit different for the festivities. I just don't think people should always smell like cheap Russel Stover chocolate and clearance Aisle wilted roses for the holiday.
I hope you enjoy this one. These are in no particular order. Let's get into it!
Dunhill Icon Elite
Main Notes: Cashmeran, Cardamom, Pepper, and Sandalwood
Season: Autumn or Winter
Longevity: Good
Projection: Low
Dunhill Icon Elite is a cashmeran bomb with dark sandalwood, and black pepper. This fragrance doesn't have much sweetness to it and that makes it lean slightly mature. It's spicy and heavy on the woody notes. This is a serious fragrance and it's pretty good for the price. It's not going to win any awards, but it's a solid pick up for those who don't like much sweetness. It has a certain resinous quality about it as well.
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Main Notes: Vetiver, Orange, and Flint
Season: Any
Preferred Age: 30+
Longevity: Mediocre
Projection: Low
Terre d'Hermes Parfum was chosen over the EDT because it's smoother and more elegant and therefore suited more for a date night. It almost feels like a classic with that earthy orange opening that is quite linear. This is particularly good for autumn dates, but it can be used in the winter for something different.
Season: Any
Preferred Age: 30+
Longevity: Mediocre
Projection: Low
Terre d'Hermes Parfum was chosen over the EDT because it's smoother and more elegant and therefore suited more for a date night. It almost feels like a classic with that earthy orange opening that is quite linear. This is particularly good for autumn dates, but it can be used in the winter for something different.
Zaharoff Signature Royale
Main Notes: Sandalwood, Lavender, Cardamom, Apple, Vanilla, and Suede
Season: Any
Preferred Age: 30+
Longevity: Good
Projection: Average
Zaharoff Signature Royale is a creamy and buttery sandalwood fragrance with spices and powder. It's quite a unique creation and very elegant. This was my least favorite of the line, but it grew on me quite a bit. It's still not my favorite in the line, but it works quite well for a date night when you have to dress up. It's not too overpowering in a warmer climate either.
Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral
Main Notes: Amberwood, Leather, Lime, and Coriander
Season: Any
Preferred Age: Any
Longevity: Powerful
Projection: Strong
Our friends down under are experiencing some warmer temperatures right now, so I wanted to give a warmer weather option. Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral is a cold and darker blue fragrance with a leathery touch. It's fresh and deep at the same time. It's like looking up at the stars and seeing the moon cast its glow on the ocean while seeing your breath in the air. A pretty unique and refreshing release from the house and a very underrated fragrance in general.
Swiss Arabian Mutamayez
Main Notes: Cashmeran, Oud Accord, Clove, Cardamom, and Amber
Season: Autumn and Winter
Preferred Age: Any
Longevity: Powerful
Projection: Powerful
Mutamayez is a dark woody cashmeran and oud fragrance offset by sweet spices and warm amber. It would be in the same genre as Oud Wood, but it's different. It's dark, resinous, slightly sweet, and warm. This fragrance has a somewhat mysterious vibe to it while being exotic at the same time. This is a real winner from the house that doesn't smell cheap or overdone.
Oscar de la Renta Gentleman
Main Notes: Champagne, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Oolong Tea, and Vetiver
Season: Any
Preferred Age: Any
Longevity: Average
Projection: Average
Oscar de la Renta Gentleman was hyped a while back and then it just died off. I am not sure why. This is an outstanding blend of fizzy champagne and grapefruit with oolong and spicy cardamon resting on a solid woody vetiver base. The bottle is strange for some people, but I like it myself. Regardless, this is an unexpected date night in any season.
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme EDT
Main Notes: Pine, Leather, and Patchouli
Season: Autumn and Winter
Preferred Age: 30+
Longevity: Slightly Below Average
Projection: Low
I am probably the only person crazy enough to put Bottega Veneta on a list with date night fragrances. Maybe I am the only one dumb enough to? Regardless, this is a smooth and luxurious leather with plenty of coniferous pine to back it up on a base of dark patchouli. There are some women who absolutely love this one and that is why it's here. It's dark enough for a date night scent, yet it's very different from the other offerings on this list.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed the list. Enjoy your evening with your loved ones. Let me know what you think of my list. Is it okay or am I crazy for not including chocolate and rose scents?
Be well and be kind. You never know who you can help with one kind word. Much love. Until next time, keep smelling great and being great.
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