While I'm a huge lavender fan, I am not terribly fond of Oxford and Cambridge. I purchased it blind, because it was reputed to be one of the finest lavender scents out there. Word to the wise: sample this one first. It's too expensive to get unless you know you love it.
I agree with Kingfisher that the lavender note is dominated by others, such that this doesn't smell so much like a lavender cologne as a multi-note affair with a pronounced lavender profile. Mint is in the mix; whereas Kingfisher noticed "dirt," I thought more of a dark oil, but I think we're on the same page. And like Kingfisher, I liked the dark oil/dirt note. On the whole, however, I find O&C too heavy and stereotypically "masculine," which isn't what I look for in a lavender cologne. As strange as it may sound, when I smell it I keep thinking this is what Polo would smell like if it was intended to be a lavender cologne.
As a side note, my former girlfriend said O&C made her gag, and refused to be around me if I chose to wear it. There are others, however, who love this scent, so as always, YMMV, and try before you buy.
I agree with Kingfisher that the lavender note is dominated by others, such that this doesn't smell so much like a lavender cologne as a multi-note affair with a pronounced lavender profile. Mint is in the mix; whereas Kingfisher noticed "dirt," I thought more of a dark oil, but I think we're on the same page. And like Kingfisher, I liked the dark oil/dirt note. On the whole, however, I find O&C too heavy and stereotypically "masculine," which isn't what I look for in a lavender cologne. As strange as it may sound, when I smell it I keep thinking this is what Polo would smell like if it was intended to be a lavender cologne.
As a side note, my former girlfriend said O&C made her gag, and refused to be around me if I chose to wear it. There are others, however, who love this scent, so as always, YMMV, and try before you buy.