A bottle of Santa María Novella Melograno appeared in the movie Casino Royale with Daniel Craig. I’m curious what impressions the brotherhood might have on this fragrance. I haven’t tried any SMN fragrances yet.

London was launched back in 2006, created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, a scent that's firmly rooted in the woody‑spicy‑aromatic family. It's an enjoyable fragrance, said to have been designed to capture the character of the city itself: It's warm, structured & slightly smoky. It came out at a time when “woody spicy” was king, and unlike many modern releases that chase trends, this one has a timeless qruality. Nothing flashy, nothing sweet, just solid, well‑built fragrance DNA. It’s not a clone, not a cheap copy, and not trying to be anything other than exactly what it is: a proper, grown‑up, designer fragrance that was made to last, and honestly, it’s aged better than most from that era. With a bright opening, the zesty bergamot cuts straight into sharp, spicy cinnamon & black pepper. The lavender adds a clean, herbal edge, stops it from being a spice bomb. At its core, cedarwood takes centre stage, the dry, pencil‑shavings mix well with saffron to bring that rich, golden, slightly metallic/spiced warmth. Mimosa adds soft, powdery, floral depth without being sweet. At its base, a dry tobacco leaf, mixes with an earthy patchouli. Then a sweet‑resinous Opoponax gives that warm,balsamicb vibe which is paired with a clean musk to anchor it. Performance here is ok, nothing beastly though. I get about 4 hours on skin, it projects well for the first 60 to 90m. Let it get on your clothes and it will linger all day long. It's still a descent scent,, considering it's age. It is 100% autumn/winter, night‑time, smart‑casual to formal office, dinners, dates, weddings, or anytime you want to smell sharp, trustworthy, and well‑dressed. If you’re into rich, dry, woody scents with real depth and zero gimmicks, this is exactly the kind of thing you’ll appreciate. My Rating 6.5/10 Scent 2 Longevity 2 Sillage 1.5 Y/N 1

I’ve noticed the short time that I have been in here that you gentlemen are of refined tastes and of higher IQ/EQ. I desire to be better like yall and I’m just curious, what are your hobbies other than this? This has opened my mind and daily life to all sorts of new experiences and possibilities (and a dent in my paycheck) so it might be better off that I didn’t know what else you guys did. But I gotta know… 🤔

I just wanted to let you guys know that tonight, my Dad has moved to the celestial mansions. His suffering has ended and his will has been fulfilled. God’s will is good and perfect, he called my Dad and he responded. I want to thank all of you who took the time to send prayers, good wishes and reached out to check on me, I really appreciate it. 🤗🫶🏼

The most pleasant fragrance I’ve encountered in 44 years of collecting. IYKYK.