Biker

Yes, a bit I have to provoke with the titling already, but to that later.
In search of new fragrance experiences, I like to read through the comments. "Cologne Intense "came so on my watch list.
A few of the typical cologne summer fragrances have in my collection. My curiosity was piqued, however, when I read in Yatagan's comment. The combination of citrus and oriental ingredients; well that's unusual and should give the fragrance character of this colognes a slightly darker, more masculine note than colognes usually have. As far as my idea of this perfume.
Finally, I came across this delightfully classic bottle through a perfume swap. From a purely visual point of view, this looks quite opulent and classy. Down with the heavy cap and first smell the spray head. Oh yes, it smells great. My idea of this fragrance seemed to be confirmed at that moment. So full "can" with it on the back of the hand. What the hell is that? Underneath the really very subtle tart scent, I perceived a smell where the word "animalic" sounds rather harmless. You could also call it body fluid, slightly dried under the sun.
So a perfume with which you keep everyone at a distance? Disappointment spread and the thought that I should sell this cologne again. Nevertheless, I had my doubts. Am I such a perfume idiot that only I notice this under-smell so much? That can not be the intention of the manufacturer.
There were 2 aspects that probably went wrong with my initial test. The back of my hand was wet from the perfume, so very concentrated and my nose was right on it. After half an hour and with a distance of at least 10 cm everything was ok. Even now, when the fragrance hits the body finely distributed, I still subliminally perceive the "smell of dirt". But after a few minutes, a really noble "cologne scent" develops, which in its application is not necessarily a fragrance for a hot summer day, but rather for a summer evening. In addition, it is suitable for all occasions with discreet application. Thus, the designation "dark cologne" additionally applies. I have in the meantime upgraded my rating for the fragrance. Sometimes it just needs a little time and experience.

What a challenge! To write the first comment for a women's perfume as a man.
It is my second sniffing round with this perfume and I think it has good chances to be loved
Where do I actually come to comment on this perfume? I bought a men's perfume online in Italy and as a little extra there was a generous sample of 10 ml of this perfume in the package.
Well, I could have just given it to my wife, but then she would have known that I bought perfume "again". So I thought to myself; first test it myself and then give it as a present at the right occasion.
The fragrance really surprised me, as it's not as sweet or fresh as I would have expected from the current "female perfume mainstream", but slightly peppery, tart and fruity and not really sweet. Right from the start a fragrance with recognition potential and which I would not recommend to very young women. It rather speaks for experience, self-confidence and a little bit of boldness. The top note quickly develops into a slightly powdery base that I feel. The silage is really neat and tidy and lasts for about 7 hours and even after that the scent is still very noticeable. The contrasting interplay of vanilla and patchouli gives the fragrance elegance and boldness. One doesn't perceive such a perfume so often and I can imagine how many people twist their necks afterwards.
If I were asked which other perfume the fragrance would remind me of most, it would be Eau des Merveilles. But that's with reservations, because I know relatively few perfumes.

...because either you come together and know very quickly that it is just the right scent for yourself or not.
If you prefer a certain style of clothing, it is because it suits you particularly well or because you feel good with it. This could also be transferred to clothing colours.
The situation is similar with fragrances. Of course you must like the fragrance, but it should also suit your personality and support your charisma. Grey Vetiver can do this extraordinarily well. But it doesn't fit everyone. You can struggle as hard as that; if it doesn't fit, you should leave it there. Perhaps also out of disappointment, this perfume is given certain attributes, such as herbaceous, one-dimensional, pungent, suitable for office use. You can certainly feel it that way. If you read it, you don't even think about testing that perfume.

I like to compare a fragrance with a pictorial idea from nature.
With this perfume I see an alluvial landscape, and for my sake with water. It is early in the morning shortly after sunrise, still it is cool and from the fog that lies over the meadows and trees the first rays of the sun emerge
The fragrance opens up wonderfully fresh and vetiver also comes out of the background. It darkens a bit and adds a little smokiness. No trace of dull herbaceousness or creakiness.
Fitting would be elegant, manly, understatement. Of course this also fits for the office, but also beyond that.
His radiation is excellent and for me one spray is enough. Too much can burden you as a fragrance carrier, as well as others. I don't wear such a strong scent every day either. I don't want him getting tired of me. In this way the joy of it is preserved.

I also have the impression that Tom Ford didn't come up with a suitable name with the name "Grey Vetiver". I associate grey with such boring things as november grey, grey socks, grey (metallic) coloured cars. Somehow boring and this does not do justice to the perfume at all.

Yvo van Regteren Altena made a name for himself as a lifestyle journalist, author and collector of beautiful things.
Perfumes are one of his great passions. He's been dealing with this for many years. In addition, he met with the well-known perfumers to learn from their knowledge. Finally he designed his 3rd Fragrance; "1965 - Essence de Flamboyance".
I probably wouldn't have noticed this fragrance if I hadn't accidentally received a sample of his 2nd perfume; "1979 - Essence of Presence". I liked this perfume so much that I finally got it from the souk. This aroused my curiosity to test another perfume by van Regteren.
The scent pyramid also looks very interesting. You expect a very classic men's fragrance.
It is also interesting in this context that this perfume is dedicated to a celebrity of the 50s and 60s, the diplomat, racing driver, polo player and romanizer Porfiro Ruirosa.
The busy life of this person, as well as the perfume name, creates some associations. How are they reflected in the perfume now? The bar is quite high there.
A short sprayer on the wrist. The surprise was perfect because this fragrance was so different than expected. I don't have the nose anyway to smell out individual ingredients. This fragrance soon spread all over the living room. Woody peppery; I couldn't see more at that time. It was just a little too much and I knew that you had to give this fragrance time to unfold. I want to decide if I like what I see, but I can't. So wait and see and always sniff at the hand. Zwischenzeitlich came my wife home and asked also immediately what I would have shed here and opened equal the windows . It was like I said only a very short sprayer.
After one hour the situation turns positive. In addition to the woody associations, a pleasant blend of leather and restrained frankincense emerges. I already perceive the silage quite close to my body and yet this scent still emits so many "scent molecules" that it is perceived throughout the room. This chamfer lasts a good 5 hours.
This continues in the drydown, albeit rather as a mixture of the basic components of the fragrance pyramid. Even after 10 hours the scent is still clearly perceptible on the skin.
For me, the actual character of this fragrance only reveals itself after a few hours. A gentleman's scent. Actually quite unfashionable and yet with a vintage character.
Not necessarily for beginners, the more so something for the true connoisseur. One thing I can also say;
Yvo van Regteren Altena has created an extravagant fragrance that lives up to its name.