Noir Marine by Phaedon

*****
Year: 2011

Notes: Egyptian peppermint, pepper, rose geranium, black tobacco leaf, cedar, Tolu balsam, ambroxan, white musk
Noir Marine starts out with more of a spearmint blast than one of peppermint, shortly followed by a prudent yet musty tobacco accord. Sadly, the emergence of the tobacco temporarily spoils the proceedings due to a damp nuance that sets in. However, this is rather short-lived and, as the peppermint dissipates, both the tobacco and sweet balsamic resins gradually thrive on the skin.

Commencing as a fresh aromatic, before transforming into a warm masculine oriental, it doesn't emit that much sillage. And although it lasts for two or three hours, its subtlety could make some think otherwise.


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