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Gianfranco Ferre Uomo

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Here we have a very smooth 1986 Ambery Chypre from Ferre. The opening of this pleasant scent begins with an orange colored bergamot and what may pass as a subtle green peach. This is nice........

The heart is not a prominent accord, but rather the green and slightly woody floral arrangement seem to lift up the topnotes and hold them outstretched. This is very well blended and the green stays peeking out just enough to stay ahead of everyone else in the pack.

The base is a well behaved chypre with leathery amber, anchored with cedar,moss and vetiver and even more green added just to make sure it never strays from its predestinated path. A winner from Gianfranco Ferre and a nice, off-the-beaten-path release.
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  1. shamu1September 8, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    This frag totally rocks. However, very few reviewers seem to find the leather in this to be all that prominent. For me, Ferre For Man is a leather fragrance, because I find the leather to be very strong. Anyone else find the leather to be dominant in this?

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  2. orzechoweamarettoApril 28, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Hi,

    did you notice that this is very similat to Gucci Pour Homme 1976?

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