I am a huge fan of rock music and I grew up with Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer to just name a few. I had the most fun growing up jumping on my bed and pretending I was seeing them live. Which will explain my gravitation towards things (be it fashion, shoes or hotels) with an edge.
John Varvatos is one designer that understands and designs with a rock aesthetic in mind. So much so that he transformed the infamous CBGB club into his very own boutique while retaining the very essence of the original punk club.
I have been wearing this new scent from him everyday for the past week. Housed in a rock-solid jet black glass and hardened steel bottle, this EDT looks as serious as it smells. The weight of the bottle took me by surprise but I quickly got over its heavy feel.
The scent is an intricate blend of rose absolute, coffee bean and leather - and it smells rock-star worthy. Its masculine undertone brings to mind leather jackets, chains and guitars. In other words, a hit of edgy sensuality. So maybe I will never be a rock star, but at least I can smell a bit like one.