20 community ratings

Hoary Date / Pawn of the Past / F2

Perfumer: David-Lev Jipa Slivinschi a.k.a. Toskovat'

2023UnisexClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
20 ratings

Toskovat' Hoary Date / Pawn of the Past / F2 is a unisex chypre that moves from a fresh opening of neroli, bergamot and turmeric into a resinous warmth of myrrh, amber and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody

What does Hoary Date / Pawn of the Past / F2 smell like?

The top is citrus and green: neroli, bergamot, lemon, turmeric. The heart builds a floral, powdery layer from wisteria, mimosa, rose and orris root, with galbanum adding green and cinnamon adding spice. The base of myrrh, amber, benzoin and oakmoss turns woody, resinous and slightly animal, with vanilla adding sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the votes are few. It has been discontinued. Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin and Atkinsons Bizarre (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.