Goodman's Bergdorf Goodman

Fragrance description

Classicism mixes with elegance, and tried and true methods prove to be the most appropriate. A hurried autumn morning in the New York jungle, a quick coffee and a schedule that needs to be worked through. An elegant gentleman in a pressed shirt with a phone to his ear and his shoes were immaculately polished. Stocks, shares, market, margin. Welcome to Wall Street. At such a pace, day quickly turns to night. A banquet in the hotel lobby, late night conversation over a glass, not disturbed by the subtle background music. Just another day in the financial center of the world.

It's sometimes hard to stand out in this setting, but that's the trick. Goodman's was created by Roja Dove exclusively for Bergdorf Goodman (luxury department store in New York) and captures the atmosphere of certain places in New York as I imagine them. This is not an innovative perfume, but a classic perfume using only high quality materials. A delicate chypre with a smoky base that opens with citrus (bitter bergamot and mandarin) spiced with cardamom and cinnamon and a touch of floral (mayflower, neroli, rose, ylang ylang) with vetiver, patchouli and dry woods in the base. What I detect most is smoky and slightly soapy vetiver and dry cedar with animalic and balsamic undertones.

It is very masculine, luxury and slightly vintage. In my opinion, it fits better in the colder months of the year. A sophistication that has nothing to prove.

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