MACASSAR

Unique in many ways

The loud, intensive, boozy absinthe top note is combined with some bay and ginger - a heavy and unique opening blast that remains somewhat undifferentiated on my skin.

Then geranium is coming forth in the drydown on a herbal background that includes some bay leaf.  Later wood is gradually taking over. I am getting cedar initially, then an ebony-Macassar character with other wood notes that linger for a while. A bit later I am getting mainly a sweetish quite restrained bright leather that not smoky and closer to my skin and gradually fading out.  The leather is at times accompanied by a tobacco flower 

Very creatively composed too and base notes made of ingredients of the highest quality, but although he drydown is not without elegant power, it lacks some finesse on my skin. Longevity is well over three hours. 

Original and of good quality.  

Launched 1980,  discontinued now.

3.75/5