2022 Generation Homme

This is a fragrance for those who have an appreciation for oud base fragrances and probably wouldn't appeal to the average person who likes the oh so common and boring citrus and mainstream synthetics that are all so common place today. I happen to develop over time an appreciation for such things as this and spend a lot of time creating similar scents so with that being said I really like this and have a hard time deciding if I should where this or Erba Pura by Sospiro so when I'm in the mood for a more formal scent I reach for this but just to proove I can shut you down ill grab my Erba Pura by Sospiro. These are not that similar due to different citrus notes and spice but both are very crisp and complex. Longevity is measured in days and silage is great. Projection varies (big opening and lays average until body heat brings it back full blown) never dies though, it stays present. If you got it, get it worth the buck to me.

So far I’m very disappointed with this one. My review is based on the black bottle with gold edges and a diamond on. The smell of this fragrance is just AMAZING, but talking about the performance I really don’t get it. Please help me understand it better: Does it last? Yes and no Does it project: NO None around you will notice it This is really frustrating, especially after spending 250 euro for 50ML Are we paying the bottle here? I’m used to wear Nishane perfume and the performance here are not at the same level. Anyone feeling the same?

Luxurious. Gem-like. Persian Royalty. This is what Darius the Great might have worn. Regal. Perfectly sweetened. I assume that a lot of time and work went into this brew. More about mood than function. Alchemical. Dank. Craftwork!

My experience will be based with the black bottle version that does not have the golden yellow front edges and has stamped on the front: 2022 GENERATION -With the usual tiny gem in the middle of the bottle logo. -Very yellow glowing (almost a touch of fluorescence) metallic zamac cap. I am quite surprised that nobody mentions ISO E Super as the key component of this perfume! It has a ton of it from the beginning to the end. There is a subtle vanillin opening followed right away by a short-lived fruity undertone, but the composition flattens right away in its Oud+Iso E Super final form. I wrote oud, though the right word should be: patchouli-woods accord, or perhaps a recreation by Firmenich or Givco. Something is telling me that this is more the case with most reformulated oud fragrances. I have used it probably 3 times so far, so I will allow the fragrance to macerate and hope it gets more complex although I don't have high hopes for it. Back in 2016 I remember the wow factor it had on me while I was in Harrods, where I did experience a more balsamic and fruity opening with a sharp citrus introduction and an oud-vanilla dusted perpetual dry down. The oud at the time was more on the middle eastern side with more animalic nuances and king like presence (regal). The reason I bring back a comparison is because I suspect this fragrance has been reformulated throughout the years as well as rebottled/remerchandised differently (my bottle is 13J280). On a positive note, I have to say that in the dry down, it manifests an absolute elegance and exudes confidence, sexiness and a black suit and tie characteristic. If you liked Straight to Heaven by Kilian you will have no issues overall with this one. It is still a good fragrance if bought on a bargain (mine was £65 XD), however it is not worth £250+ here in the UK. The reason I like it overall is that I wanted an easy western-oud fragrance to wear year around for any occasion. In my research I did find Francis Kurkdjian oud lines too powdery and vanilla heavy (too bi-dimensional). Luckily, I have a good chemistry with ISO E Super and this surely contributed to garner a lot of compliments in the few times I wore G2022. Blind Buy? No. Retail Price worthy? Of course, no. It is an ok fragrance with a strong woody skeleton. Perhaps way too much ISO E Super and lacking an engaging evolution. Once my bottle runs out, I will resume my research for an oud non-boring fragrance once again. EDIT 19/09/22 During a walk by the riverside, my wife kept commenting how strong it was (3 sprays from the bottle). Without knowing the palette, she described it as a very masculine, oudy, balsamic (she imagined the tree resins) and sweet night fragrance. Fun fact: I thought it completely vanished, while actually it was leaving a heavy sillage for hours. Be advised. :D

2022 Generation Homme (Qatar) from Stephan Humbert Lucas is in my top3 fragrances from this French House. This is unisex, cold weather fragrance absolutely opulent and seductive. It's woody heaven mixed with black current and smoothen by Peru Balsam. This was love at first sniff and recieved many compliments when wearing. It's more a formal scent that gives bold statement. It's fruity western non animalic oud with small hints of rose. Overall great longevity and performance.