This is an original creation by Rod and it is excellent. I'm a big fan of Fougeres especially green ones. This is in some part due to Stirling. I find many artisanal soap makers go too sweet for my taste. I don't blame them it appeals to large quantity of people so it's a smart business move. I find them more appropriate for young people. I can't go into the office and make an impression that I want to make with those sweet sense. This is not sweet. This is more complex and harmonizes beautiful green scents. This is something I would wear anytime but particularly in a setting where I wanted to make an impression of casual sophistication. This is a power cologne without needing to broadcast power. I find it more European in scent profile. I wish Sterling would sell the soap, the balm, and the aftershave splash as well as the shampoo, conditioner, and body butter so I can do it up on my next trip to Paris!

Very rich smell, reminds me of very elegant vehicle. Awesome scent!$$

If ferns were capable of giving off a perfume scent then this would be what I think it would smell like.. the first review listed here does a great job. I can see wearing this while dressed to impress. Or on the town. This is in a word: elegant. The only question I have is where's the soap, the aftershave, the bath soaps? I wasn't around back when this was released so I don't know if they plan on reissuing it but I really hope they do if that's an option.