Mister Marvelous by Byredo

*****
Year: 2011

Notes: mandarin leaf, green lavender, neroli, bamboo, white cedar, black amber
Inspired by Dutch hair stylist Christiaan Houtenbos, Mister Marvelous is a masculine woody-citrus outing that's not particularly original.

With tart citrus green top notes, the lavender and bamboo both reside on a synthetic woody-amber base, which then proceeds to overpower the other components. If only the rest of the composition was given more breathing space, it might have been evaluated more favourably.

With underwhelming sillage and moderate longevity, the price tag is scandalous rather than marvellous.


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