Giardinodiercole

A fine combo of juniper, incense, pepper, cardamom, pencil shavings, and sandalwood. I would say it shares some characteristics with Ormonde Man and Wonderwood, but this is much more refined and maintains its own identity. I just love and appreciate the dry, smoky, and creamy finish, which works wonders in colder temps. The resemblances to Tau by Onyrico (same nose) are there also, but that one evokes a greener and mossier scent profile. The bottle alone is gorgeous and exudes elegance, which is a plus in my book. For what's it worth, I get nothing to the likes of Epic Man.

I've previously tried out Agatho's "Fauno" and "195.a.C." and loved both of them as I do this scent. The opening is very after-shower powdery, and the pimento, which ruined Tom Ford "Grey Vetiver" for me, totally works here, as do the juniper, the incense, even the rhubarb, another note I generally don't appreciate. The rest is pretty standard stuff, but all together

Absolutely amazing combination of juicy clean citruses and refreshing herbs with some aromatic and spicy qualities . The base is quite woody and dark, but it blends soooooo well together that in the end you’re getting a perfectly fresh fragrance that instantly gives you an energy boost. Love it!

Tauer's L'Air du Desert Marocain has long been considered to be a masterpiece by many enthusiasts, and while I agree, its scent profile falls just outside of what I want in a spicy aromatic fragrance. Giardinodiercole, however, is everything I wanted L'Air du Desert Marocain to be.

It opens as a classic fougère; heavy on pepper, bergamot, and lavender. I’m not a fan of that style, so the start feels off-putting to me, but the ending is a different story. In fact, my take is the opposite of what others have written.