MONSIEUR CARVEN


A vintage sample:

The top notes are wonderful: an intense artemisia, neroli, lavender and bergamot - traditional and extraordinarily well executed. The drydown adds jasmin and a fairly mild patchouli, based upon a soapy barbershop-style moss note with a touch of civet harshness, whilst sandalwood is felt in the base. On my skin the opening part is the best, whilst later this is a good classic fougère-type scent that is well made but not particularly exciting. Adequate silage and projection and good longevity of six hours. Great in spring.

 

Launched 1978.

 

3.5/5