Private Label

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• drakecito

  September 6, 2015

  

  Jovoy, on this occasion, didn’t quite hit the spot for me. It felt excessively dry and camphoraceous; I’d describe the skin as leathery and the overall scent too monotonous. The papyrus, very present, alongside patchouli, leather and vetiver, dominate to create a fragrance of very good quality, yet dry and serious to my taste. It is uncommon and original, with that curious sensation of a vintage perfume from fifteen or twenty years ago: quality and an artistic idea, perhaps not for everyone, but it leaves a mark and you can feel Cecile Zarokian’s signature. Good longevity with moderate sillage.

• drakecito

  September 28, 2015

  

  This time, I didn’t fully like this Jovoy fragrance. It didn’t please because it resulted in being excessively dry and camphorated. I would describe it as coarse and overall too monotonous. The papyrus, along with patchouli, leather and good vetiver, are the dominant notes, making a green fragrance of very good quality but excessively dry and serious to my taste. It is uncommon and quite original, with a vintage perfume feel from 15-20 years ago, of quality and with that idea of artistic creation seeking something original, perhaps not for everyone, but it leaves a mark and the creator’s signature is noticeable, the excellent Cecile Zarokian. Good longevity with a moderate trail.

• oscarsh86

  December 17, 2015

  

  Like Drakecito, it hasn’t convinced me either. I admit it is good for those who enjoy dry and woody scents. What I detect most is a dry sandalwood, similar to Montale’s Dark Aoud but less medicinal. The scent is very similar to Montale at first, although differences become noticeable as it dries, especially in the evolution. It is woody and dry; the patchouli is neither fresh nor sweet, and the leather with vetiver darken the fragrance even further. Perhaps as it dries it gives the sensation of something creamy, but it is only that: it starts dry and ends dry. I don’t like so much dryness; I need an aromatic spark. It is a good perfume and surely there are people for whom it is a masterpiece. Longevity and projection beat Dark Aoud. Recommended for cold climates and totally masculine.

• oscarsh86

  December 23, 2015

  

  Like Drakecito, it hasn’t convinced me. I acknowledge it is good for those who enjoy dry and woody scents. I detect a dry sandalwood, similar to Montale’s Dark Aoud but less medicinal. The smell is very similar; at first I thought of Montale, but then, upon drying down, differences are noticeable. It is woody and dry; the patchouli is not mentholated nor sweet. The leather and dark vetiver further darken the fragrance. Perhaps upon drying it gives a sensation of creaminess, but it is only that; it starts dry and ends dry. I don’t like so much dryness; I need an aromatic spark. I believe it is a good perfume and I know there are people who see it as a masterpiece. Longevity and projection beat Dark Aoud. Recommended for cold climates and totally masculine.

• gelo999

  July 14, 2016

  

  An interesting and striking aroma this ‘Private Label’. From the start, it smells original, different and very dry. The papyrus gives that dry, green, aromatic quality, little fresh and camphorated (which clashes and tires if used repeatedly); combined with the vetiver, it creates a woody aspect of roots and branches dried in the sun. The vetiver and patchouli are the axis: this patchouli smells of dry, cracked earth due to lack of water, a sensation of a warm or semi-desert place due to the labdanum. Leather and sandalwood remain in the background, adding dark woody nuances. I note a certain abuse of synthetic bases like cedranber and cashmeran for fixation, which generates an imbalance towards the synthetic-resinous. Medium-high quality, very good longevity and a lasting trail. It’s not bad, it is little commercial but one of the most solid offerings from Jovoy Paris. Rating: 6.

• Lechu

  September 21, 2016

  

  “CAMPHORATED” I emphasise the word because it is key. I agree with Drakecito and Gelo on that camphorated character. My favourite note is the vetiver, so I wanted to try it. On my skin, the vetiver stands out, followed by the papyrus, which is not the fresh kind from Timbuktu, but ultra-dry. I’m not bothered that it is dry; it gives it a masculine and wild touch. It has a lot of character; it is green, powerful and rough. Quality is noticeable, but that camphorated and medicinal note ruins the balance; it is too sharp and aggressive. Longevity is above average with a heavy trail. Unfortunately, the camphorated note dominates the first three hours, losing appeal and being aggressive. Then, when it dries down close to the skin, it becomes pleasant for lovers of woody scents. It is worth trying, but for me, that note ruins the beginning of a love affair. Rating: 6/10.

• pedjalazaro

  May 11, 2020

  

  Neither do I like it nor does it disgust me. It comes out dry and woody with vetiver and papyrus, with hints of leather, opening a middle phase that is earthy due to the patchouli but keeping the wood, slightly creamier thanks to the sandalwood. A base of slightly smoked labdanum. These dry and woody fragrances are not my style. It is masculine and has excellent performance. It does remind me of Dark Oud. Ideal for autumn and winter, for the evening. Longevity is very durable with a heavy trail.

• BassoProfumo

  September 28, 2021

  

  Testing the official sample: yes, it smells very much like Montale’s Dark Aoud, almost identical. Dry, medicinal, aged, alcoholic, sour, bitter, ultra-woody and mentholated, super masculine. It conveys sobriety and seriousness; it is extremely formal and lordly. I will label it as fragrances that smell like the tip of a pencil, Gucci PH style. I perceive that mentholated phase that Lalique Encre Noire Extreme also has. The performance is normal, neither scarce nor overwhelming. I used it today, and a friend, upon greeting me, said: ‘you smell like a responsible person’… what a paradox.

• Ferrer@romatico

  April 11, 2025

  

  Private Label is the grey gentleman, mature and reserved, for whom time got stuck in the eighties. A strong, bitter opening emphasised by a dark vetiver; after half an hour, a patchouli emerges wrapped in thick, resinous labdanum, with a barely perceptible sandalwood. Not a stereotype based on age, but this is for someone over forty who doesn’t seek compliments. It is elegant yet sombre, for someone who dresses well and takes themselves seriously, like a master of ceremonies: never for a groom, a father of the bride, or a date. If you have a diplomatic incident, monsieur de FM wouldn’t have a case for this in the collection.

• Ferrer@romatico

  April 27, 2025

  

  Private Label is the grey gentleman, mature and reserved, with time frozen in the 80s. A strong, bitter opening with dark vetiver; at the half-hour mark, a patchouli wrapped in thick, resinous labdanum, with an almost invisible sandalwood. It’s not for age stereotypes, but it’s for those over 40 who don’t seek compliments. It is elegant yet sombre, for those who wish to be well-dressed and serious, like a master of ceremonies. It’s not for dates or for being the father of the bride. If you have a diplomatic incident, Monsieur de FM won’t pay attention to this in the collection.

• jerry drake

  July 17, 2025

  

  I remember when perfumes lived in tiny concentrated vials; a single drop was enough. Private Label (the predecessor to Laudano Nero) doesn’t hesitate to roar. It opens with leather and crisp green vetiver, a potent and invigorating blend that hits hard upon touching the skin. It smells of ancient alchemy, but this leather isn’t the soft kind worn by ladies’ gloves; it’s the soaked, grainy leather of a biker with a bad attitude, cured by the open road. It requires patience to endure those initial nasal quirks, but then it explodes into a warm, resinous, and captivating heart. The labdanum, alongside benzoin, is an addictive resin when burned; its sweetness contrasts with the coldness of the incense, forming the sensual side of the clerical oliban. It provokes a desire to inhale more. It is powerful and demands personality, slow to reveal its secrets, but it brightens the landscape by standing out among sweet and soulless scents.