Byblos Fusion
Byblos (2013)

Here perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin serves a lovely shake and roll with an ethereal mellow drift that mimics a 'frankin-melon' bouncing in an aromatic pepper court, with equal slices of juicy sweet and juicy tart that collectively fuse as an enjoyable, aqueous, metallic 'chewing gum' wrap... Fruity on the periphery due to a clever use of a rare litchi note in masculine perfumery, along side a citrus top that punctuates a whole lotta of zest to a generally woody aromatic accord. Predominately, a dewy bergamot forward pepper that is merely shaped into 'metallized' cool by a hearty sheen of geranium and rosemary, and an accessible woody variation of oud, guaiac, sandalwood and patchouli in its base…Thankfully, Fusion is an eau de parfum concentration with decent silage/naturally close projection and one that reveals with each wear from personal experience. Fresh, woody, youthful and for some it may have the 'dumb reach' hidden on its label, though one that has more smarts, savvy, and quirkiness, in its hinted familiarity…Under the radar, cheap as chips and fine quality. Dig!