Year: 2005
Notes: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, bitter orange, blackcurrant, cognac, juniper berry, philodendron, violet leaf, neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, tonka bean, Mexican vanilla, sandalwood, ambergris, musk
Comment: Eau de Parfum review
Based in the US, Michael Storer is a self-taught perfumer, who has had a diverse professional career – ranging from fashion modelling to acting, fine and conceptual art, and composing music. Along with Monk and Djin, Il Giardino was among the first three releases originally sold as Eaux de Toilette. Sadly, one is unable to overlook its amateurish-smelling aroma.
Commencing with a bitter onslaught of fruits and green accords, the florals gradually join the fray. However, the resulting berry-like sweetness is too overbearing. With a long-lasting base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla, it's simply too much of everything – too sweet, too synthetic, too discordant, too... contrived.
Being one of Michael Storer's earlier creations, one can see why it was the first to be axed. Staying power and sillage are both quite good.
Commencing with a bitter onslaught of fruits and green accords, the florals gradually join the fray. However, the resulting berry-like sweetness is too overbearing. With a long-lasting base of musk, sandalwood and vanilla, it's simply too much of everything – too sweet, too synthetic, too discordant, too... contrived.
Being one of Michael Storer's earlier creations, one can see why it was the first to be axed. Staying power and sillage are both quite good.
