Private Label

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• drakecito

  September 9, 2015

  

  This time, I didn’t end up liking this Jovoy fragrance. It didn’t please me because it resulted in being excessively dry and camphorated. I’d describe it as leathery and overall too monotonous. Papyrus, along with patchouli, leather, and good vetiver, are the dominant notes, making a green fragrance of very high quality but excessively dry and serious for my taste. It’s uncommon and quite original, with a vintage perfume feel from 15-20 years ago, high quality, and with that artistic creation idea seeking something original, perhaps not for everyone, but it leaves a mark and you can feel the creator’s signature, the excellent Cecile Zarokian. Good longevity with a moderate trail.

• drakecito

  September 18, 2015

  

  Jovoy, this time, didn’t quite work for me. It felt excessively dry and camphoraceous; I’d describe the skin as leathery and the whole thing too monotonous. Papyrus is very present, along with patchouli, leather, and vetiver, dominating to create a very high-quality green fragrance, but dry and serious for my taste. It’s uncommon and original, with that curious vibe of a vintage perfume from 15-20 years ago: quality and an artistic touch, maybe not for everyone, but it leaves a mark and you can feel Cecile Zarokian’s signature. Good longevity with moderate sillage.

• oscarsh86

  December 2, 2015

  

  Like Drakecito, it hasn’t convinced me. I recognize it’s good for those who enjoy dry and woody scents. I detect a dry sandalwood, similar to Montale’s Dark Aoud but less medicinal. The scent is very similar; at first, I thought of Montale; then, as it dried, differences became noticeable. It’s woody and dry; the patchouli isn’t mentholated or sweet. Leather and dark vetiver further darken the fragrance. Perhaps it feels creamy when dry, but it’s just that; it starts dry and ends dry. I don’t like so much dryness; I need an aromatic spark. I think it’s a good perfume, and I know there are people who see it as a masterpiece. Longevity and projection beat Dark Aoud. Recommended for cold climates and totally masculine.

• oscarsh86

  December 25, 2015

  

  Like Drakecito, this didn’t convince me either. I admit it’s good for those who enjoy dry and woody scents. What I detect most is a dry sandalwood, similar to Montale’s Dark Aoud but less medicinal. The scent is very similar to Montale at first, though differences become noticeable as it dries, especially in the evolution. It’s woody and dry; the patchouli isn’t fresh or sweet, and the leather with vetiver darken the fragrance even more. Maybe as it dries it gives off a creamy sensation, but that’s all it is: it starts dry and ends dry. I don’t like so much dryness; I need an aromatic spark. It’s a good perfume and surely there are people for whom it’s a masterpiece. Longevity and projection beat Dark Aoud. Recommended for cold climates and totally masculine.

• gelo999

  July 13, 2016

  

  Interesting and striking aroma this ‘Private Label’. From the start, it smells original, different, and very dry. The papyrus gives that dry green, aromatic, not very fresh, and camphorated vibe (which clashes and gets tiring if worn repeatedly); combined with vetiver, it creates a woody aspect of roots and branches dried in the sun. Vetiver and patchouli are the axis: this patchouli smells like dry, cracked earth from lack of water, a sensation of a warm or semi-desert place due to the labdanum. Leather and sandalwood stay in the background, adding dark woody nuances. I notice a certain overuse of synthetic bases like cedranber and cashmeran for fixation, which creates an imbalance toward the synthetic-resinous side. Medium-high quality, very good longevity, and a lasting trail. It’s not bad, it’s not very commercial, but one of the solidest offerings from Jovoy Paris. Rating: 6.

• Lechu

  September 21, 2016

  

  “CAMPHORATED” I emphasize the word because it’s key. I agree with Drakecito and Gelo on that camphorated character. My favorite note is vetiver, so I wanted to try it. On my skin, the vetiver stands out, followed by the papyrus, which isn’t the fresh kind from Timbuktu, but ultra-dry. I’m not bothered by it being dry; it gives it a masculine and wild touch. It has a lot of character, it’s green, potent, and rough. You can tell it’s quality, but that camphorated and medicinal note ruins the balance; it’s too piercing and aggressive. Longevity is above average with a heavy trail. Unfortunately, the camphorated note dominates the first 3 hours, losing appeal and being aggressive. Then, as it dries down near the skin, it becomes pleasant for lovers of woody scents. Worth a try, but for me, that note ruins the beginning of a love affair. Rating: 6/10.

• pedjalazaro

  May 3, 2020

  

  I neither like nor dislike it. It comes out dry and woody with vetiver and papyrus, with hints of leather, opening a middle phase that is earthy due to the patchouli but keeps the wood, becoming slightly creamier thanks to the sandalwood. A base of slightly smoky labdanum. These dry and woody fragrances aren’t my style. It’s masculine and has excellent performance. It does remind me of Dark Oud. Ideal for autumn and winter, for the evening. Very long-lasting longevity and a heavy trail.

• BassoProfumo

  October 19, 2021

  

  Testing the official sample: yes, it smells a lot like Montale’s Dark Aoud, almost identical. Dry, medicinal, aged, alcoholic, sour, bitter, ultra-woody, and mentholated, super masculine. It conveys sobriety and seriousness, extremely formal and lordly. I’ll label it as fragrances that smell like the tip of a pencil, Gucci PH style. I perceive that mentholated phase that Lalique Encre Noire Extreme also has. The performance is normal, neither scarce nor overwhelming. I wore it today, and a friend, upon greeting me, said: ‘you smell like a responsible person’… what a paradox.

• Ferrer@romatico

  April 19, 2025

  

  Private Label is the gray gentleman, mature and reserved, for whom time got stuck in the 80s. It opens strong and bitter, highlighted by a dark vetiver; after half an hour, a patchouli wrapped in thick, resinous labdanum emerges, with a barely perceptible sandalwood. Not a stereotype based on age, but this is for someone over 40 who doesn’t seek compliments. It’s elegant yet somber, for the well-dressed and serious type, like a master of ceremonies: never a groom or the bride’s father, and not for dates. If you have a diplomatic incident, monsieur de FM wouldn’t have a case with this in the collection.

• Ferrer@romatico

  April 28, 2025

  

  Private Label is the gray gentleman, mature and reserved, with time frozen in the 80s. A strong, bitter opening with dark vetiver; at the half-hour mark, a patchouli wrapped in thick, resinous labdanum, with an almost invisible sandalwood. It’s not for age stereotypes, but it’s for those over 40 who don’t seek compliments. It’s elegant yet somber, for someone who wants to look well-dressed and serious, like a master of ceremonies. It’s not for dates or being the groom’s father. If you have a diplomatic incident, Monsieur de FM won’t mind this in the collection.

• jerry drake

  July 29, 2025

  

  I remember when perfumes lived in tiny concentrated vials, where a single drop was enough. Private Label (the predecessor to Laudano Nero) doesn’t hesitate to roar. It starts with leather and crisp green vetiver, a potent and invigorating blend that hits hard upon touching the skin. It smells like ancient alchemy, but this leather isn’t the soft kind from a lady’s gloves; it’s the soaked, grainy leather of a biker with an attitude, cured by the open road. It requires patience to endure those initial nasal quirks, but then it explodes into a warm, resinous, captivating heart. The labdanum, paired with benzoin, is an addictive resin that burns sweet; its sweetness contrasts with the coldness of the incense, forming the sensual side of the clerical olibanum. It makes you want to inhale more. It’s powerful and demands personality, slow to reveal its secrets, but it brightens the landscape by standing out among soulless, cloying scents.