There's something about the design of the best men's fragrances that seems timeless. The container of the new Czech & Speake Perfecto Fino fragrance has all the elements of a cigar box, with detailed images and text that make you want to examine closely the heritage of this brand and its new product. It took me back to the bottles of cologne that my grandfather kept in his bathroom and which I would study closely as a child.
Sadly I was separated from my bottle by the requirements of the coronavirus lock down before I could photograph it, but I tried it and liked what I scented. This is a complex fragrance with a solid base of wood, leather and, yes, even hot tarmac: very reminiscent of a vintage car interior - in a nice way of course. This is relieved by spicy caramel notes and even a hint of cigar smoke (or was that the box design giving me that hint?) combined with a whack of fruitiness and even a scintilla of citrus. Creative Director Frank Sawkins (who founded the company in 1978) wanted to capture Central America and the cigar and citrus notes, combined with car interior scents, certainly transported me to that part of the world.
This is something quite different and I suggest you give it a go if you like to show that your tastes are individual and unique. It lingers well, without being cloying. I tend to prefer spicy and fruity scents, but this new fragrance has tempted me into a more leathery, club-like world.
Priced at £150 for 100ml. Go to Czech & Speake for more information.
I was sent the product for review - this post is unsponsored.
I was sent the product for review - this post is unsponsored.
