Old England by Hugh Parsons bottle
Hugh Parsons

Old England

4.1/5 · 8 votes Masculine 2008
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.3/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Our take

A man stands on a stone terrace with a newspaper tucked under one arm and sunlight warming the collar of his jacket. He carries the scent of a morning that has already been active, where bergamot and grapefruit brighten the air around him while lavender and rosemary keep the feeling tidy. Black currant adds a small touch of fruit, and star anise gives the opening a gentle lift that never turns heavy.

Spices soon move through the space around him. Nutmeg and cinnamon sit beside pepper, while magnolia and jasmine soften the edges so the blend stays aromatic rather than sharp. The air feels fresh and warm at the same time, with the floral side keeping the spices from becoming too dry. It reads as a composed presence that fits a man who prefers a clean outline over a loud statement, and the powdery accent in the background makes the whole picture feel settled.

Sandalwood and vetiver ground the moment as musk smooths the edges into something calm and close. The scene stays right here on the terrace while the air continues to hold that mix of citrus, spice, and wood, with the aromatic accord carrying through the light and the fruity note still visible in the background, the whole setting steady and unhurried as the morning continues to unfold around him

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