The carnation takes a moment to emerge but as soon it does the cloud of this powdery-spicy floral gets so dense and palpable, it grabs you by the throat. Cloves are added without any restraint - as well as musks - but that is about as far as the composition...

This is where one's note picking skills will be put to the test. Bogue 10's complexity is through the roof and after two days of wearing it feels like I have only managed to grasp a few of the facets that this work has to offer. While the top notes...