Vendomas

Vendomas opens on a bright, classical citrus-aromatic accord of bergamot, lavender, lemon and basil, with verbena adding a green lift. The heart is soapy and floral - carnation, rose, jasmine, orris and ylang woven into the dressed-up, mature signature that defined the original. The drydown anchors on sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, tonka, musk and a touch of benzoin and vetiver for a clean, ambered foundation. Inspired by Boucheron pour Homme, it chases that elegant, formal fougere-floral character built for the well-dressed. As a Perfume Parlour version it renders the composition flatter and more linear, with the inexpensive citrus and lavender weighted up and the refined floral and mossy facets softened, so it projects less and sits closer to the skin than the original's 10-plus-hour wear. The result is a polished, classic masculine that captures the gentlemanly mood of Boucheron for a fraction of the price.