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Eau de parfum
Platinum Bar No. 42
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Platinum Bar No. 42 is a men's eau de parfum released in 2019 by the French niche house Platinum Bar.
Founded in 2016, the brand builds its philosophy around a contemporary interpretation of French perfumery traditions, and this release continues that chosen direction beautifully.
The composition combines woody, oriental and balsamic nuances to create an expressive, rich and distinctive presence.
No. 42 was created by Italian perfumer Luca Maffei, known for his skill in working with expansive oriental and woody accords.
Here, he builds the fragrance around the contrast between a fresh citrus opening, a resinous heart and a deep, warm base. Thanks to this development, No.
42 sounds composed and refined without losing its sensuality.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The top notes open with bergamot and orange blossom: the citrus spark quickly takes on a soft white-floral character.
In the heart, amber, elemi, opoponax and ylang-ylang create a spicy, resinous and slightly honeyed volume.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes darker and denser, while the woody-leather base adds character.
The final accord is built around cedar, guaiac wood, a leather accord, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.
The woody notes support the dry framework, leather enhances the depth, while vanilla and sandalwood make the scent more rounded. As a result, Platinum Bar No.
42 leaves behind a warm, resinous and elegantly masculine trail.
Sillage and Wearability
In terms of sillage, No. 42 belongs to the category of very powerful fragrances.
It makes its presence known and unfolds particularly expressively in cool weather, when the amber, balsamic and woody nuances develop more slowly and with greater volume.
This is a choice for those who enjoy striking compositions with a confident presence rather than an unobtrusive fragrance meant for close range.
The eau de parfum is suitable for evenings, formal occasions, business meetings or special events where a distinctive fragrance statement is appropriate.
It reveals itself most harmoniously in autumn and winter, but in moderate amounts it can also accompany cool spring days.
It is best applied to the skin in a small amount, with the development assessed after a few minutes. Spraying it on clothing should be done with particular caution because of its very strong sillage.
Its Place in the Platinum Bar Style
No. 42 shows the niche side of Platinum Bar: there is no attempt to create a simple fresh accord; instead, the composition unfolds in layers and demands attention.
It initially appears lighter thanks to bergamot and orange blossom, then moves into a resinous amber heart and gradually acquires a leathery woody depth.
This progression makes the fragrance distinctive and sets it apart from more linear men's releases.
Those interested in rich oriental woody compositions may wish to explore Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles as one possible starting point for further discovery.
At the same time, Platinum Bar No. 42 retains a character of its own, defined by its strong sillage, resinous warmth and pronounced leathery woody finish.
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