Private Number for Men Aigner 1992 Eau de Toilette

[12.10.2013: Comment modified/softened due to numerous complaints - finally, resin and especially carpets are no longer improperly mentioned and compared!]

After I received the info that the scent is not only good but also available for under 10€ at Rossmann to this day, I quickly dashed off for a test. Unfortunately, the first impression was not good enough for a purchase, even at the bargain price. Not bad, but unremarkable. Especially since I don't want to clutter my collection with mediocre cheapies and am actually looking to slim down and perfect it. However, the impression improved hour by hour. I didn't regret not buying it, though.

Private Number feels quite synthetic and cheap, yet anything but private or subdued. A true gourmand from the past 90s. At least I was reminded of that, thanks to one of the most synthetic vanilla notes ever. Clearly a fruity scent with a very sweet base. There’s also a hint of flowers and wood, but these almost get lost in the fruit juice and fruit salad. I find the scent quite heavy and calorie-laden, almost Christmas-like and dusty; just missing the cinnamon.

Due to this heaviness, the sillage was strong, and the scent pleasantly lasted almost 8 hours. The bottle is anything but a beauty and unfortunately pays tribute to the price.

Overall, for 10€ it's still okay, but unfortunately quite scratchy and artificial, becoming annoying over time. Not really recommendable at the official price. Only for gourmand bargain hunters!