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A Hero Quickly Becomes a Fool
After my initial tests, I had categorized the scent loosely among the aquatics, but PRIVATE NUMBER reveals itself to be somewhat different when worn longer. Just two quick sprays from the cute little bottle pack quite a punch! Please be careful when trying it, okay?
In a rather artificial fruitiness, lavender is clearly noticeable, though more sweet than herbal. I can't detect bergamot, and the slightly bitter galbanum is only present in very small doses. I believe a bit more green would have done PN quite well, but that may not have been Aigner's intention back in 1992.
At least I can envision a small (and well-chlorinated) forest swimming pool in my mind. What I think I recognize as clary sage takes up quite a bit of space in the middle, flanked by a bit of rose - not necessarily the most natural - and a balsamic note. Yes, the latter could indeed be fir (Ha! The swimming pool in the dark forest!), although it is very subdued (unfortunately) and not in a masculine expression (even more unfortunately).
The base is tendentially ambery, enhanced by some soft musk connection and a distinctly noticeable tonka bean. I can't discern oak moss or cedar for the life of me. Anyone who sniffs their shirt the next day will discover a creamy finish; synthetic sweetness doesn't exactly shine with restraint.
My résumé: fruity-ambery, somewhat lavender-like, little green, strongly synthetic-sweet, and quite specific.
I can understand why some might not like PRIVATE NUMBER and find it old-fashioned. But it is often the fate of intense and striking fragrances that they sometimes simply do not age well. A hero quickly becomes a fool.
On the right wearer, the EdT will still smell good - if the dosage is right. For me, it hovers just at or below the wearability threshold of 6.5 points, depending on my day's condition.
In a rather artificial fruitiness, lavender is clearly noticeable, though more sweet than herbal. I can't detect bergamot, and the slightly bitter galbanum is only present in very small doses. I believe a bit more green would have done PN quite well, but that may not have been Aigner's intention back in 1992.
At least I can envision a small (and well-chlorinated) forest swimming pool in my mind. What I think I recognize as clary sage takes up quite a bit of space in the middle, flanked by a bit of rose - not necessarily the most natural - and a balsamic note. Yes, the latter could indeed be fir (Ha! The swimming pool in the dark forest!), although it is very subdued (unfortunately) and not in a masculine expression (even more unfortunately).
The base is tendentially ambery, enhanced by some soft musk connection and a distinctly noticeable tonka bean. I can't discern oak moss or cedar for the life of me. Anyone who sniffs their shirt the next day will discover a creamy finish; synthetic sweetness doesn't exactly shine with restraint.
My résumé: fruity-ambery, somewhat lavender-like, little green, strongly synthetic-sweet, and quite specific.
I can understand why some might not like PRIVATE NUMBER and find it old-fashioned. But it is often the fate of intense and striking fragrances that they sometimes simply do not age well. A hero quickly becomes a fool.
On the right wearer, the EdT will still smell good - if the dosage is right. For me, it hovers just at or below the wearability threshold of 6.5 points, depending on my day's condition.
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And yes, it's a bit tricky for me because it can't decide what it wants to be. The sweetness of the early '90s adds to that.
Aigner, where have you gone?