Jacques Bogart
Jacques Bogart
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The first fifteen minutes are dominated by a sharp, verdant burst of basil and galbanum that feels almost medicinal, brightened considerably by grapefruit's citric snap and a whisper of rose that catches the light without blooming. Brazilian rosewood provides a woody foundation that prevents the greenery from becoming too herbaceous or austere.
As the composition settles into its second hour, the spiced heart reveals itself—frankincense and Lebanon cedar establish an austere, almost monastic dryness, whilst nutmeg and patchouli add earthy warmth without sweetness. Sandalwood emerges as a gentle creamy thread, tempering the resinous qualities and lending a soft, almost dusty quality to what might otherwise feel overly austere.
By the fourth hour onwards, the fragrance retreats into a whisper of cistus and labdanum, creating a thin, resinous skin scent that clings softly rather than projects. What remains is remarkably abstract—a faint peppery sweetness, dry wood, and something almost incense-like that evokes old paper and static electricity rather than any identifiable floral or fruity note.
One Man Show emerges as a beautifully austere fragrance, one that rewards close attention rather than demanding it. The opening assault of basil and galbanum creates an almost herbal sharpness—think crushed green leaves rather than culinary herbs—whilst Brazilian rosewood adds a subtle woody warmth that prevents the composition from veering into territory too green or astringent. The jasmine and ylang ylang, rather than softening this effect, amplify the spice; they're not here to seduce but to complicate, their heady sweetness offset by the frank grapefruit and bergamot brightness that threads through the top.
What's remarkable is how Roger Pellégrino resists sentimentality. This is a resolutely masculine composition despite its unisex designation—not through bluster, but through restraint. The frankincense and Lebanon cedar in the heart form an almost liturgical core, dry and slightly smoky, whilst nutmeg and patchouli add earthy spice notes that feel more contemplative than aggressive. The sandalwood creeps in quietly, never dominating, acting as a binding agent rather than a focal point.
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