99 Regent Street by Hugh Parsons bottle
Hugh Parsons

99 Regent Street

3.7/5 · 55 votes Masculine 2006
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night18
Spring82
Summer59
Fall41
Winter14
Our take

99 Regent Street opens with violet leaf and mastic, a green and slightly resinous start that feels clean rather than sharp. Geranium adds a mild herbal edge while violet softens the entrance without turning sweet. The top notes stay close to the skin and move quickly into the floral heart.

Orris and iris take over with a pronounced powdery character that defines the fragrance from this point forward. Jasmine and freesia lighten the texture so the powder does not sit too heavily, but the floral core remains firmly rooted in that soft, dry iris tone. As the scent develops, ambrette and musk in the base round out the composition with a warm, slightly grainy softness. Amber adds a gentle glow that keeps the drydown from feeling entirely matte. The musky foundation supports the powdery florals for a long stretch, allowing the iris and orris to lead without interference.

The scent suits daytime wear in mild weather, walking through a city street with a breeze moving through an open collar. It is pleasant and well balanced, but the powdery iris dominates so thoroughly that it leaves little room for contrast. Anyone who finds heavy powder cloying will struggle with how single minded this fragrance becomes.

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