Wild Fern by Geo F. Trumper

This is a lovely herby fougere introduced in 1877 by London barbershop and fragrance house George F. Trumper. It starts with wonderful top notes of lavender, citrus, basil and rosemary that are lively yet comforting. It transitions to middle notes that include lavender, geranium and carnation that evoke an expensive soap. The drydown is calm and relaxing oakmoss and musk along with some of the floral elements and perhaps the slightest bit of patchouli for depth. The herbiness continues throughout including the leafy fern-like quality of a good fougere. This cologne would be appropriate in almost any setting; it's a refined fragrance that projects an air of calm and sophistication. It lasts 6 or 7 hours and is a pleasure to wear for those who enjoy traditional colognes based on natural ingredients.