JACQUES ZOLTY
Jacques Zolty

2007

lemon
lavender
rosemary
bergamot

rose

cypress
patchouli
oak
moss
amber
frankincense
sandalwood
cashmeran

‘Those who travel have it in their souls. They live life and trust the journey, they welcome the unknown, they are open to new destinations, new adventures and to the discovery of unexplored horizons. They are guided by nothing but curiosity. This is the spirit of Jacques Zolty; this is the unique and impassioned vision expressed by his eponymous fragrance. An olfactory self-portrait that illustrates his joie de vivre with surprising clarity. Jacques Zolty is a bouquet that evokes minimalist refinement and contemplative calmness: simple luxuries that speak of an exclusive relationship with a friendly nature.’ – Jacques Zolty

This is your classy, classic/retro masculine fougere.

Lavender, but in particular a lot of pine-esque green woodiness. Very traditional and common barbershop-style fragrance.

It’s dual-layered for me. On one hand, the brighter and fresher side is quite loud and sharp; packs a punch. There’s a smoother and also sweeter side underneath.

No tonka beans are listed, but that’s the kind of sweetness that I get from this. It makes for a nicer wear for someone like myself who doesn’t necessarily love this style of cypress-mossy greenness. With the sweetness it goes a bit more in the direction of Tom Ford For Men Extreme.

When my nose got used to the sharper facets, more and more of a citrussy tinge become noticeable to me, giving the fragrance another side. I get the lemon, maybe reminding me also a bit of mandarin, more so than bergamot.

As common as this is, it’s very well-rounded and quite beautiful. Upon first spraying it, I was afraid this wouldn’t fit my taste; I’m not fully into the style of fragrance, but I kept smelling my wrist with this one. About as good as this style gets for me and a fragrance I would enjoy wearing.