James
James by Atkinsons 1799 is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, lime, pink pepper and clary sage, moves into haitian vetiver, patchouli, musk and akigalawood and dries down to elemi, white flowers and violet leaf. Expect around 7 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.
- Lime Sharper and greener than lemon. Reads a bit tropical, a bit barbershop.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Heart
- Haitian Vetiver Cleaner, smokier vetiver with a grapefruit lift. Less earthy than Javan.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Akigalawood Patchouli with the earth taken out. Peppery, lightly spiced dry wood that makes a base feel expensive.
Dry-down
- Elemi Peppery resin with a lemon-pine lift. Bright and dry.
- White Flowers A blend of creamy white petals rather than one named flower.
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Smells like this
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- House of Sillage Subtle Grace
- Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif
- Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum
- Nishane Hacivat X
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