Neptune's Trident

Neptune's Trident by Argos is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, mandarin, lavender and cardamom, moves into geranium, green tea, orange blossom and sambac jasmine and dries down to vetiver, musk, labdanum, ambergris, iris and sandalwood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.

Heart

Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.
Green Tea Dry, slightly bitter, calm. Quiet and very easy to wear.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Sambac Jasmine Greener, more tea-like jasmine. Less indolic than grandiflorum.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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