Mr Sidney by Taylor of Old Bond Street bottle
Taylor of Old Bond Street

Mr Sidney

4.3/5 · 3 votes Masculine
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Character

Longevity2.0/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day67
Night33
Winter100
Fall33
Spring0
Summer0
Our take

Camphor hits first with a sharp, medicinal chill that feels like stepping into a barbershop where the windows are fogged against the cold. Lemon and bergamot brighten that opening without softening its edge. The basil adds a green, kitchen-herb snap that keeps the citrus from leaning too clean. Elemi and lavender sit in the middle with a resinous, slightly soapy weight. Cloves and bay leaf bring a warm, peppery heat that pushes against the cool top notes. Jasmine and ylang-ylang are present but buried under the spices, offering a faint floral roundness rather than a true floral impression.

Vetiver and patchouli anchor the base with an earthy, rooty dryness that pairs well with a heavy wool coat and the gray light of a short afternoon. Sandalwood smooths the rough edges just enough to keep the blend from feeling abrasive. The overall impression is aromatic and woody, with a balsamic warmth that suits a walk through wet leaves or a morning spent in a heated car. It feels traditional rather than modern, leaning on classic fougere structure without updating it for current trends. The camphor note defines the entire experience, and anyone who finds that sharpness unpleasant will not enjoy how it dominates the rest of the blend

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