the Trail

“Nice stuff for cheap. I like it more than it's competitor clone "Haunting Blend" by Fragrance World by a long stretch.Incense and leather with some floral foundation. I even picked up some cocoa or coffee notes, but not in a sugary sweet way. Like dark chocolate or espresso maybe.On the other hand, Up close, it smells a little like bug spray. The projection is very low and I didn't smell much of anything on me after a few hours.Middle of the road as a result, but it's got a great price and it's mostly a good fragrance overall.”

“It opens with something like a heavy, stomach-turning barbecue sauce. Later, it becomes more about wood and smoke, like when the wood has just started to burn. But it’s not the most pleasant kind of wood. A hint of that sauce, with vinegar or Tabasco-like notes, is still present. Longevity and projection are very modest for this kind of profile. I’m not sure there’s much point in wearing it.”

“This is truly niche in character and you can’t blind-buy this and expect universal appeal. It has a distinct vibe that some might associate with medicinal or even church-like accords. I get it; there’s a gothic undertone that makes it unique and atmospheric. Personally, I’d lean toward other dark, woody styles like Encre Noire Extrême, which offers better longevity and a more balanced profile. The Trail is bold and artistic, but not my preferred daily wear.”