BOGUE
MEM

2017

PERFUMER
Antonio Gardoni

Lavender
Lavender Extract
Wild Lavender
Blue Lavender
Grapefruit
mandarin
Petitgrain

Ylang-Ylang
Champaca
Malt
Laurels
Damask Rose
Bourbon Geranium
Mint
Vanilla

Castoreum
Civet
Musk
Ambergris
Amber
benzoin
Labdanum
Sandalwood
rosewood
Cedarwood

MEM was my introduction to Bogue and it’s an interesting one for sure.

Straight away I had a clear scent memory to Potter’s Original lozenges that my grandfather always used to carry. It’s a liquorice-esque scent with some sweetness and a minty, anise-like tinge. I would never seek out this scentprofile myself, but I appreciated it more and more, especially the combination with the mint. It’s somehow dark and refreshing (sparkling lavender) at the same time.

As it dried down it goes into more of a floral, aromatic fougere, dark green woody scent. It’s a bit earthy, a bit rough, but executed in a smooth styling.

Adding to the liquorice vibe I think is the slight saltiness from the ambergris, creating a salmiak vibe.

Not for me, but definitely an interesting and artisinal creation.