To start off, if my memory serves me (I had to train my nose to smell all of this despite the seemingly short list), this cologne is said to carry specific notes of wood, vegetation and mineral. On my skin, this scent has all of this and it's potency is nothing short of incredible. Heat adds to the intensity as well but don't let that fool you, the heavy wood notes that project from my skin turn this into a winter scent that seems to be loved by everyone. It's heavy, warm, strong, mature and inviting. When I spray this on I get an extreme sense of rugged sophistication and a feeling of confidence knowing that I silently catch the eyes of those around me. I first discovered the strength of this cologne at work, which is where I received my first compliment outside of the family. I was sitting in the breakroom and one of my good friends came to the table, looked at me and said, "THAT is what I want to smell like!" You would have to know this man in order to understand how bizarre it was for him to say that. The heat produced from my body while working only adds to the projection and sillage of this powerful cologne, bringing in even more attention. It literally rises and falls with your body temperature.
I find that I get the most out of this cologne by applying it directly after a hot shower. I dry myself off, get some pants on and let the skin absorb the rest of the water the towel would not get and go for two sprays on the front of my neck (not chest)...and if it's a date-night I take two extra sprays in my palm and put it on the back of my neck. Those four sprays will stay with me for literally 12 hours easily and sometimes carry on 'till the next shower.
In closing, if you're looking for a daring/bold heavy scent then give Terre d'Hermes a try. I can't speak for what it will smell like on you because the possibilities in this bottle seem endless, I can only tell you that it will grab attention in one way or another. See you next time!
-Nicholas
