ATKINSONS 24 Old Bond Street Eau de Cologne

Wow. Super nice floral that has grown on me the more I wear it. The floral's are not overbearing. Has a barbershop vibe to it as well. Limited longevity (4 hours) and projection (2 hours). Safe for office wear and is unisex for sure due to the floral's. Try before you buy just to make sure you really are into this type of juice. Enjoy!

I liked it pretty much. It's kind of a calming scent, like an old friend (or a sugar daddy) you can always depend on. I've tried it on my skin in a Douglas shop, the longevity is around 4-5 hours. Most probably my next purchase.

UPDATE (2016-07-15): I bought it yesterday. This morning (around 8) I applied it generously, which led to a stronger projection than expected. It projects like 2x stronger than Versace pour Homme, although it is marketed just as EDC. I was followed by a massive scent cloud till 14:00. Now it's 17:00 and I can still feel the Whiskey sometimes, which is currently the strongest component (next to juniper).

My first encounter with Atkinsons was about two years ago.

I was at a department store and tried a number of their perfumes. They didn't leave much of an impression on me at that time. Maybe because I knew nothing of the brand and obviously, the price is pretty high.

Two weeks ago I came across 24 Old Bond Street. I was feeling the name. Number 24, and Old Bond Street.

So I googled the map and voila, that's the building I love. I remember strolling around Mayfair at one Christmas time and there was this building that caught my eye. I stopped at the intersection, observing and adoring the details in awe. It was the most beautiful building/store in the area, occupied by Salvatore Ferragamo. Apparently, that building was originally owned by The Atkinsons.

I immediately knew I was going to love 24 Old Bond Street.

Upon learning that Atkinsons is the oldest British perfumery house, my respect and admiration for the brand grew in a matter of minutes. I got myself a bottle of 24 Old Bond Street in no time and love it.

Maybe it is the power of the story, the suggestion, but 24 Old Bond Street is a great cologne. It is crisp, fresh, classy. The black tea and whiskey are prominent. Projection is perfectly moderate, as loud is never classy. Longevity could be better but given that it is a cologne, it is still acceptable.

Having said that, I am certainly going to give my Atkinsons a second try.

A clean, crisp cologne which instantly puts you in mind of cool crisp cotton shirts and freshly washed hair. Slightly soapy on the dry down, there's something in there (the juniper?) which reminds of Matey bath bubbles, but that could just be me,

Not unpleasant at all though. As it dries down the tea begins to come through, balanced with the juniper and maybe a hint of whiskey. Only a hint though.

Although it is a unisex scent, I think it is very masculine, and whilst very pleasant, it's a two note wonder (juniper and tea) to me, I'd rather go for Penhaligon's Quercus or Juniper Sling.

Fresh, casual, modern daytime scent. I was surprised to see the listed notes because the fragrance follows a rather linear path. Although not a strong scent, this one has a surprising depth. Slightly floral, boozy, spicy and yummy which gives it a brilliant character.

Cardamom, whiskey and black tea makes this a special fragrance for me and i liked the muted echo of the rose.

Has good projection for the first 3 hours, stays with you for almost 8 hours and then becomes a skin scent. Used on clothes, still lingers to the next day. I am very satisfied with the performance of this eau de cologne since it is much better than most of the designer fragrances.

A good candidate for an office or casual scent.