Matux

Begins with a citric / spicy blast morphing to notes that feel like needles to the nose. There are some balsamic and woody accords in the drydown, quite generic though; I cannot clearly identify the notes described in the pyramid - the blend does not play along the criteria of classical perfumery, i.e. easy to spot notes and accords morphing along time.

It is inexpensive, it performs well in terms of sillage and longevity and it is complex, but it is not an option if you are into vintages, or if you appreciate these more than the newcomers.

PS: I tried CH Men to compare it with HV and, yes, they are similar. However, CH has a complexity HV lacks. I also compared it to Creed's Millesime - in a nutshell, they all share nuances, however the bottom line is that they are different compositions.