Dry Wood

'Dry Wood' from Ramon Monegal’s Classics Collection is certainly a gentleman’s fragrance. It reminds me of a modernised and a less nuclear bomb version of Kouros. A successful man would wear this, with a crisp cotton shirt, a quality timepiece and a mind focused on innovative business ideas. It’s slightly medicinal, but I find that clean and clinical smell comforting. I try not to reinforce gender stereotypes, but if one were to stereotypically label what could be considered a “real man’s” scent (whatever justifies a “real man” in the rainbow of gender variation) then it would be this.

Monegal’s concept for ‘Dry Wood’ was to use wood to convey confidence and balance. He explains, “I believe that wood naturally conveys strength, protection, flexibility and prestige. I combined accords of dry woods with fine spices to recreate the scent of the new millennium.”

The longevity is impressive. “Strength, balance and control. Determined and expansive attitude.” It’s what your non-paternal “daddy” (lover) should smell like.

TOP - Cedrat, Grapefruit, Cinnamon

HEART - Jasmine, Patchouly, Amberwood

BASE - Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Tonka, Musk