Scentrack
Variety
Lab – London in the Rain
Sartorial is a 2010 release from the London-based house of Penhaligon’s. The perfumer behind is well known master, Bertrand Duchaufour. Master Duchaufour’s inspiration was Savile Row Norton & Sons workshop, thus the name Sartorial.
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Sartorial is a fragrance of many layers.
Like a painter’s work consisted of many quick brush sweeps. Interplay of notes
is incredible, unreal and so incompatible and cacophony expected, but
eventually perfectly mashed. Metallic notes, aldehydes, wax, honey, Proustian
linden blossom, lavender, flowers... Perfection.
It opens with cold, metallic, almost
offensive note. The opening is spicy and peppery as well. Soon Sartorial
becomes mildly sweet classic lavender barbershop scent. Lavender is sweetened
by flowery notes and very pale honey accord. The leather is deep in the background
in a manner of almost phantom presence. The base is mild, made mostly of musk
and some pale powdery woodsy, shady notes.
Sartorial is a very balanced, and formal
scent. Perfectly cut for formal and business occasions. Nothing groundbreaking,
but versatile and well made. Yes, it really reminds me of Brut, but more
complex, refined and upscale version.
Formal, masculine, regal, dignified,
well mannered. My girlfriend adores this classic masterpiece. A quintessential
British barbershop scent. IMO the best Penhaligon's to this date. A Dr. Watson's signature scent.
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Longevity / Projection
Very good (6-10 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Daily / Formal and business
Alternatives
Brut – a classic barbershop legend
Histoires de Parfums 1725 – a clean,
modern take on barbershop theme
Pros
Well-made barbershop scent
Classic and formal
Extremely masculine
Cons
Very similar to Brut
Too mature for younger audience
Rating
8.5 / 10
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