Year: 2009
Notes: Florida grapefruit, winter lemon, Sicilian lemon, bitter orange from Ivory Coast, black pepper, sycamore blossom, water lily, lotus, Madagascan clove, frankincense, Sri Lankan sandalwood
Comment: Gershwin is part of the Classic Collection
As a citrus-aromatic, Gershwin is a tribute to the famous 'Rhapsody in Blue' by the American composer.
Opening with fleetingly vibrant accords of frankincense, the citruses and clove rapidly arrive to provide additional support. Unfortunately, that's as interesting as it gets, as the composition soon becomes one-dimensional with the emergence of a metallic or aquatic undertone (courtesy of both the water lily and lotus).
With a demure woody-aromatic base, it eventually smells terribly designer-esque. Possessing moderate sillage and longevity, it's probably the least impressive release from this house.
Opening with fleetingly vibrant accords of frankincense, the citruses and clove rapidly arrive to provide additional support. Unfortunately, that's as interesting as it gets, as the composition soon becomes one-dimensional with the emergence of a metallic or aquatic undertone (courtesy of both the water lily and lotus).
With a demure woody-aromatic base, it eventually smells terribly designer-esque. Possessing moderate sillage and longevity, it's probably the least impressive release from this house.
