Niagara Courrèges 1995 Eau de Toilette

Thanks to Cappellusman, I have a bag full of old-school fragrances to test again, and I immediately notice with "Niagara" that it is once again a refreshing contrast to the majority of current offerings, both in the mainstream and niche markets, which can sometimes be quite exhausting in one way or another.

The unfortunately discontinued, approximately 22-year-old "Niagara" truly impresses with its quality. In its fundamental theme, it is lively (not directly fresh, as the promotional photos above suggest), pleasantly subtly lime-sour, while also distinctly marked by some fruity blackcurrant and fresh green cypress.

Essentially pleasant in its composition, it skillfully manages the balancing act between invigorating, spicy, clean, and - you can notice this from the mid-phase - woody-masculine.

The mid-section is particularly well done, with tree moss and especially pine appearing in a gentle manner, without hiding their DNA. More of a forest clearing than deep woods, which I find very pleasant, as I tend to lean less towards the scraggly, sometimes scratchy-resinous scents of the past.

Here, the promotional photo actually fits, featuring a lot of rushing water and a bit of green forest at the center, ultimately reflecting the scent content very adequately. A good vintage.