Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet Men's Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce

Hammam Bouquet is, to put it mildly, an interesting fragrance. Upon initial application, the wearer is greeted by the distinct odour of roses backed by slightly powdery notes. Underneath all this is something indescribable - a warm, captivating note (perhaps amber or musk) that eludes me. This is not the typical Cool Water or Drakkar Noir-like fragrance, and, if that is what the customer is expecting, he will be sorely disappointed. This is a fragrance for the classic gentleman who is confident, self-assured, well-mannered, and capable of commanding the respect of others without saying a word.

I have been wearing this cologne for the past 40 years and is my favorite of all times. It isn't overt. It just smells clean and fresh. Thought, I'm not sure why it is shown as a woman's scent, Hammam was the original scent Penhaligon made in the 1800s and used it as an after shave for his clients. It's strange that Penhaligon's discontinued it for a short while, but I am glad they brought it back -- though it seems with a slight change.

The smell is fine.

Not a bad fragrance, just more powdery than I was expecting. Read reviews about it being spicy and maybe it just doesn't work with my body chemistry, but I did not get that at all. Supposed to have been made for men in the late 19th century. They must have liked smelling like talcom powder.

I absolutely love the scent! I wish Penhaligon's would bring back the Hammam Bouquet aftershave!

Absolutely splendid fragrance--and long lasting!

Penhaligon is the fragrance of Men...the flavor, the smell, the lingering affect it will have on others...it's worth every nickle!!

Pleasant at first, but not particularly memorable; not lasting.

This was what I expected a lovely old male fragrance .Well worth the money

A rich and mesmerising scent, blending exquisitely high quality ingredients, that will appeal to those who have a fascination for Oriental fragrances. Velvety rose, luscious and then powdery, to mention just what comes to mind first. It has a very good sillage and it lasts for many hours. I am currently writing this 12 hours after having sprayed it, and it is still "palpable"...

Love Penhaligons.