True to the traditions of the grand houses of the Golden Age of perfume, Ex Idolo has created an exceptional blend inspired by the history of London's Mayfair and St. James clubs. The fragrance is a juxtaposition of sweet tobacco and boozy notes against a warm, woody-amber accord. The fragrance is anchored by a sparkling and ultra rare Omani (Hougari) frankincense. Although inspired by the past, Ryder is a modern fragrance. It's worth mentioning that, although many of these members-only clubs originally were for men alone, a large number of them now invite women as well. To represent this, Ryder's distinctive character has been enhanced with a heady, indolic, royal jasmine.
NOTES: Sweet pipe tobacco, aromatic esters, resinous amber, dark woods, jasmine, Omani frankincense
Posted by Eden on 30th Apr 2016
I wanted this to be richer, darker and heavier than it is. It's pretty much just an amber scent on me, and it's a powdery, clean, sweet amber. Slightly woody. It lasts about 3-4 hours, but has almost no throw, clinging really close to the skin. Too powdery for my tastes.
Posted by JanLast on 4th Dec 2015
Deep and dark and amber, this one wears beautifully, lasts long and begs for a soft glowing fire and a cognac.
And perhaps a friend.