Name: Ashes Franck Boclet
Brand: Franck Boclet
Rating: 4.07 (270 reviews)

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Ashes by Franck Boclet is a spicy aromatic fragrance launched in 2016, designed for men and women. Composed by the perfumer, it opens with a vibrant accord of absinthe and cloves. The heart reveals a woody elegance featuring Atlas cedar, Virginia cedar, guaiac wood, and patchouli, while the base settles into a warm, enveloping blend of incense, woody notes, amber,…

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Ulito December 28, 2020

I like the scent, but it passes me by. For the price, I expected more than just a good aroma; I was looking for novelty, evolution, and potency, but I found something decent yet ordinary, with poor longevity and projection. It starts with an intense, raw clove—the best part of the fragrance—then shifts to a smoky, liturgical incense that doesn’t win me over. I think designer perfumes like Gentleman EDP cover this niche more effectively.

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Emorandeira June 23, 2020

Honestly, I’m not very objective here because I generally don’t like Ashes perfumes. I have a small bottle of Ponsa Barcelona and they smell very similar, but Ponsa feels more natural and dense; Ashes feels too light for a supposed 40% natural essence concentration. It’s very woody, with a base that smells like freshly cut wood, a smoky incense touch (nothing sweet or amber), and sharp spices like clove from the start. I wouldn’t wear it; I use the Ponsa to sleep or relax because of its naturalness, whereas this one feels less natural and I’ll struggle to use up the sample. For those who like this style, it’s a gem: it’s exactly what it is, without asking for forgiveness. I see it as daily wear in cold or mild climates, since the smoky note can be suffocating. It seems more masculine, though that’s relative; there are certainly women comfortable with it, just as I enjoy ‘feminine’ scents that identify with me more. The image it gives me is an older man from the past, reinforcing his masculinity—the type who shaves daily but isn’t waxed. Hahaha. Don’t buy this if you’re looking for something sexy; it’s more for standing out, as an olfactory experience or a statement of ‘here I am’. Scent: 7, Longevity: 8, Projection: 6, Value: 5, Versatility: 6, Originality: 6, Overall: 6.5

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Emorandeira June 8, 2020

Honestly, I’m not very objective here because I generally don’t like this type of perfume. I have a small bottle of Ponsa Barcelona and they smell very similar, but Ponsa feels more natural and is much denser and more intense. Ashes feels too light to justify a supposed 40% natural essence concentration. It’s a very woody aroma (the base smells like freshly cut wood) with a smoky, balsamic touch from the incense, nothing sweet or amber. From the start, it has a strong spicy character with sharp spices like clove. I wouldn’t wear it; I use the Ponsa to sleep or relax because of that naturalness, whereas with this one I’ll struggle to use up the sample. For those who like this style, it’s a gem because it’s exactly what it is, without asking anyone’s permission. I see it for daily use in cold or mild climates, since the smoky point can be suffocating. It seems more masculine, although that’s relative; there are surely women comfortable with it, just as I enjoy ‘feminine’ perfumes that identify with me more than this. The image it gives me is an older man from the past, reinforcing his masculinity, the type who shaves daily but isn’t waxed. Hahaha. Don’t buy this if you’re looking for something sexy; it’s more for standing out, as an olfactory experience or to say ‘here I am’. Scent: 7, Longevity: 8, Projection: 6, Value: 5, Versatility: 6, Originality: 6, Overall: 6.5

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