Bogner Man Bogner 1985

Absolutely beautiful and spot on, these comments! However, I am quite astonished by the information regarding the composition of the fragrance - in fact, shocked! The original from 1985 is characterized by a distinctly warm, spicy coumarin note. Surely, lemon also plays a role, but rather in the form of fresh bergamot. A clearly noticeable trace of lavender (the mild French variety) has also been completely overlooked. In combination with oakmoss, a distinct accord emerges, which many experts will successfully and rightly identify as a Fougère. Due to the potential allergenic and carcinogenic effects of oakmoss and coumarin (the somewhat herbaceous-sweet fragrance component from tonka bean, reminiscent of woodruff), the use of both ingredients has been heavily regulated in the USA and within the EU, forcing many perfumers to reformulate or even discontinue compositions. However, it is still possible to revive this fragrance by mixing the correct ingredients in the right proportions. I finally succeeded after 5 attempts and 4 failed tries. But only with the right ingredients - and not with the supposedly listed fragrance notes above.