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We are thrilled to present our second release. A fragrance which has been a year in the making and which once again showcases the exceptional talent of perfumer John Stephen. We have been inspired by some of the classic fresh masculine scents of the 20th Century but have created something truly unique.
Bon Viveur is a fragrance which celebrates the enjoyment of the finer things in life. This citrus / chypre scent exudes a joie de vivre which will invigorate and inspire the wearer in equal measure. Vibrant citrus accords are blended with herbs and spices for an uplifting and energising opening effect. At the heart of the composition a twist of British gin symbolises our home country and the playful and exuberant theme of this release. Luxurious base notes including real Haitian vetiver and crisp cedar wood maintain the air of refinement and sophistication which will be present in all our creations.
This is a fresh fragrance suitable for all occasions and all seasons. It will make the perfect partner to Gravitas Pour Homme in your collection.
Notes:
Top: Lime, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, Bay, Basil, Lemongrass
Mid: British gin, Clove, Pepper, Watermelon
Base: Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver
M Farrar –
Amazing fragrance. So fresh and crisp but quite complex in the drydown. Very worthy follow up to Gravitas!
Eric R. (verified owner) –
Bon Viveur is a fresher follow-up to the spicier Gravitas, but still fresh and spicy in its own right, a mix of citruses and spices with a woody base. Bon Viveur immediately feels like a sort of modern homage to fresh men’s classics like Dior Eau Sauvage (the original EDT) or Chanel Pour Monsieur (the current EDT) mixed with lemon-lime soda, with a certain gin fizziness and slightly metallic tone. The main standout notes are fittingly lemon and lime (particularly at the opening) as well as pepper, clove, gin (presumably juniper), and a base of cedar, patchouli, vetiver, and oakmoss. Particularly as it dries down, the lemon/lime/gin fades a bit and gives with to the spicy clove and pepper, paired harmoniously with base notes. It certainly gets a little spicier over time, then, but still feels like it has a good balance, even after the initial effervescence has faded somewhat.
Much like with Gravitas, I love the classic-meets-modern vibe of the aforementioned men’s classics as well as a more modern gin-infused, slightly-spicy-but-still fresh vibe. Also like Gravitas, it has a versatility to it both in terms of weather and situation, but as Gravitas is slightly heavier/darker/spicier, Bon Viveur is slightly lighter/brighter/fresher, albeit with still well above average performance, even if not quite as strong as the performance of Gravtias.
Overall, I’m very impressed and am glad to have a bottle alongside Gravitas. The duo offers a bit of a day-night/winter-summer duality but both fragrances are really quite versatile and their high utility/wearability overlap considerably with one another.