Posted by NAK on 2nd Feb 2022
A gorgeous boozy amber fragrance. Smells old-school, yet modern. Potent, though not overpowering. Great for cold days. In my opinion the best Hendley offering!
Posted by Vol on 24th Sep 2021
This is a very rich and sweet scent...with a kick. I have the EDC as well, which is similar but lighter and I'd say fresher. This extrait adds a little darkness and muscle in a great way.
Posted by Angie on 18th Sep 2021
I thought I would totally swoon for this, but it was really just 'ok' to me.
Woody-amber on first spray, with something dark hiding behind. Dries down to a slightly milder "Grand Soir", and lasts approximately forever.
I would wear it if it was given to me as a gift, but I wouldn't be tempted to buy a decant (or even another sample of it).
Posted by JBS1 on 5th Feb 2017
There's just a tiny zest in the opening, but that fades quickly into the blend. A warm amber arises, supported by the vanilla. Hints of small spice are noticeable. You'll notice this, especially the next day on your bedding or clothes. This is not a booze-drenched fragrance, as the title suggests. In the dry down, you will get a wonderfully guiacwood, along with one of the best uses of tonka out there. Hendley's Bourbon is certainly worth the asking price. High Recommendation . Very bottle worthy.
Posted by JanLast on 19th Sep 2016
This is a stunning scent, just right for fall. So well made. Toasty notes actually invite you to snuggle up with a good book or a good friend. Polished enough to wear out on a formal evening.
Posted by Tania on 28th Aug 2016
Bourbon is such a sexy fragrance. The toasted oak and silky, caramelized, rich booziness really do make one thing of expensive liquors aging in heavy oak barrels. The bourbon vanilla is gorgeous. The labdanum, castoreum and oakmoss come out in the drydown, and the dirty musk and warm, dry earthiness are also wonderful. It's sexy, dark, dirty perfume paired with rich, boozy sweetness and toasted oak. So good.
Posted by Amber on 22nd Mar 2016
Of all the lovely Hendleys I have sampled, this is the one that has me huffing my arm in the most ridiculous manner. I am a sucker for orientals, true, but this is the ne plus ultra in my books.
The bourbon vanilla, cognac, castoreum, benzoin, tonka bean and musk just to name a few have my eyeballs rolling back in my head. It is sweet, boozy, smoky perfection. Saving for a FB for the fall/winter months