Anthracite Pour L’Homme

2 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Bofifa

  April 23, 2017

  

  It seems Jacomo went all-in with this fragrance, a variation on classic masculine fougères that’s fresher and softer, embracing the trends of the time without skimping on ingredient quality. The attention to detail is evident in the box and bottle, which are beautiful with a mysterious, dark design. They missed the mark: costs didn’t align with sales. People turned their backs on Anthracite, which did offer something distinct but very different, just as the market was shifting toward aquatic scents, leaving it stranded in no man’s land. Poor sales have nothing to do with its worth. Anthracite opens aromatic, bold, and masculine, heavy on lavender, woods, and floral notes, yet it slips in that fruity-fresh vibe of the nineties like a playful bubble in a thick sea. The result is a stunning interpretation of a classic men’s cologne with spicy, bittersweet, and refreshing nuances over a woody base, where luminous cedar and otherworldly oakmoss stand out. The quality, balance, and harmony are superlative. Today, Anthracite could be the flagship of any niche line. It’s a treasure, a masterpiece any enthusiast should know. Too personal and artistic to succeed in a mass market; the only drawback is its longevity, lasting just 5-6 hours and clinging to the skin only after the second hour.

• jerry drake

  November 21, 2018

  

  Warm and floral scent with a spicy, fresh, and masculine touch. I love these serious fragrances with personality and herbal notes. It feels like an old creation revisited appropriately for today. The longevity is acceptable; it conveys the vibe of a man who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to be himself. The opening is lovely, with an intriguing herbal freshness and citrus notes right away. A classic proposal with notable quality and presence, worthy of any respectable collection. Thanks to Bofifa for the sample.