MACASSAR

Unique in many ways

The rather loud, intensive, and boozy absinthe top note is combined with some bay and ginger - a heavy and unique opening blast that remains somewhat undifferentiated on my skin.   It combines restrained spiciness with gentle smokiness.  Then geranium is coming forth in the drydown, and after that the 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 further into its development, I am getting mainly a sweetish quite restrained leather that is intense but after the first hour becomes quite close to my skin and gradually fading out.  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 adequate being well over three hours.  

A beautiful scent, not flawless but impressive in many featuries.  3.75/5 

Launched 1980,  discontinued now.

3.75/5