Jacques Bogart One Man Show Eau de Toilette Spray for Men 027008

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And what are the other scents that stand here?" "Oh, these are Soviet products... i don't know if you like them...". One Man Show by Jacques Bogart (1980) must be one of the most audacious names for a masculine fragrance I have ever seen, to the point of initially staying away from it when I first saw the stuff in mall perfume kiosks. I assumed it sold to that narcissistic set of guys that believe in the "Three F's" and no, I won't spell out what they are, but when it and it's house of Jacques Bogart kept coming up in recommendations from fellow basenotes users, I decided to let my gaurd down to try it. Unsurprisingly, this is a loud "typical 80's" aromatic chypre of the "powerhouse" sub-genre, but unlike it's name, isn't quite so brash to actually wear. Those who have worn the previous Bogart by Jacques Bogart (1975) will instantly understand this as a progression on that theme. Perfumer Roger Pellegrino took the biker-meets-boardroom appeal of that debut masculine and cut away all safety restraints, bolstering the top notes and cutting out the leather. I'm not saying this is a flanker, but just a continuation of a dry, aromatic theme in a more boisterous and noticeable direction. In some ways this is a less-floral macho man take on Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme (1978), and in others, a prototype for Chanel Antaeus (1981). One Man Show follows the note pyramid to a tee, opening up with with a dry blast of Bergamot, Basil, and Galbanum...transitioning briefly to layer on Rose and Jasmine before closing with Sandalwood, Castoreum, and Cedar. The 85% vintage was never synthetic at all to my nose. i know, not 100% what fascinates me so much about the "powerhouse, vintage, oldschool scents", but they pull me in. Just like this. Projection is really good and solid and longevity can easily reach 8 hours and more so don't worry about them.

One Man Show by Jacques Bogart is a fragrance that resonates with a confident masculine appeal. The initial scent is a bold combination of fresh, tangy grapefruit and aromatic basil, punctuated by the sharp, citrusy tones of Italian bergamot. This is gently balanced with the soothing, floral notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose, with a dash of Brazilian rosewood adding complexity. I almost want to give this a thumbs up. I like the style from this time, 1980, but I get an air freshener smell that makes it a neutral for me. That may sound funny...perhaps even old-fashioned... but, there ain't nothing unisex about this offering. Jacques Bogart "One Man Show" already holds a strong position in the cheapie hall of fame so I will not belabor that point.

As time passes some sweetness joins in and some floral notes showing their faces. the peppery part gets smoother and green and herbal part gets a little bit stronger. The top note literally exploded before us: freshness, energy, spice. Very hands-on, loud. Very 80's, even though we were in the 90's. Macassar is a niche version of Bogart OMS. OMS is sharper and bitter. Galbanum in OMS is the culprit. Macassar is mellower, I guess they replaced galbanum with artemisia but I do smell some galbanum in Macassar. Both were released in 1980 and had the same perfumer. I guess Roger Pellegrino was just being lazy :) The heart consisted of wood notes, classically male in connotation, not surprising, but extremely sympathetic, without fuss, without disturbing accessories. "Do you wear this a lot?" I wanted to know. "No, only on special occasions. I didn't take him to Germany. That's why you don't know him. My father also sprays himself with it sometimes and we only have one bottle to share."

OMS does not even make the list of my top fragrances with terms to the scent but this does not change the fact how beautifully this fragrance has been composed. Its wonderful.

To use it properly without annoying anybody and also yourself the weather must be at least cool so except summer you can wear it easily in all remaining seasons.