The top note with it citrus, clary sage and lavender is traditional but the depth impressive and the lavender not too much in the foreground. The drydown adds
jasmine and a touch of rose, with wood added at the base, and a very gentle leather background with a touch of pipe tobacco that stays around until the end.
The quality is impeccable and the blending superb. This scent is a restrained and unobtrusive composition that is not meant to impress or overwhelm others. Decent
projection and longevity of about three hours. A delightful classic fougère. A gentlemanly scent
Launched 1934. Very hard to get in the original version.
3.75/5