Is Avant Garde suitable for office wear?+−
Yes, while it has a sweet and spicy profile, it stays relatively close to the skin. The lack of aggressive projection makes it a safe, professional choice for a business environment, especially during the fall and winter.
How does the performance of this fragrance hold up?+−
This fragrance is known for having intimate to moderate performance. It typically lasts through a standard workday but behaves more as a personal scent bubble rather than one that fills a room.
Is this considered a unisex fragrance?+−
While marketed for men, many enthusiasts find the sweet amber, beeswax, and lavender notes to be very wearable for anyone who enjoys a spicy, oriental-gourmand profile.
What are the most prominent notes in the dry down?+−
After the initial spices fade, the scent settles into a blend of sweet benzoin, amber, and a soft, leafy tobacco. The beeswax remains throughout, giving it a characteristic smooth, waxy finish.
