Black Beard

It was a blind buy for me given that I'm a big fan of Miguel Matos' creations. I was expecting something similar to Germaine, however, this is in a league of its own. The sharp, sparkling opening really surprised me. I thought it smelt like ginger, though, there is none. Fresh, spicy, masculine-leaning, but addictive at the same time. With this scent, I had to be patient, as it went through several phases. The second stage was a classic vintage masculine scent with lavender and carnation playing the main roles, however, my favorite part came during the dry down, namely, rough leather, mossy tobacco resting on a bed of earthy patchouli, sweetened by Tonka. Hands down, it is one of the best dry downs I've experienced.