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Relaxing
***This sensory impression is based on the current version and may therefore differ in perception from the original product.***
Something clever from the house of D.? Or just another repellent like Cool Water?
Well, the ingredients are rich and sound intriguing, even in the top notes: mint, tarragon, marigold, lemon, lavender, and bergamot. Yes, they are all there, faintly, you can sense them.
That doesn't mean the fragrance is a mild breeze. No, the presence is there, but it is not easy to pick out the details. No single note stands out; it is a web where each component supports the others.
Harsh and bitter, almost sharp is the marigold. And here, it is not the scent of the flower, which is standard in every country garden, that is meant, but the herb of the plant, which comes across as repulsive to me.
But don't worry, the marigold, which holds on into the heart, is not overdosed but integrates into the web, which would inevitably have a hole if it were removed.
As for the heart. For me, it is no longer a men's fragrance, very floral, feminine - I definitely miss more depth from vetiver, bay leaf, rosemary, which would give Davidoff's Relaxing the masculinity that is simply lacking at this point.
The base becomes more interesting again. The excess of flowers does not completely fade away for a long time, making way for tonka and vanilla. Tonka? Hey, I thought that stuff was a modern invention?!? Apparently not, but I actually don't like these two components. However, Davidoff has managed a good dose here, because despite the clear presence of these sweet ingredients, they never come across as overwhelming; on the contrary, they fit excellently with amber, a typical ingredient in many men's fragrances at the base. A bit of leather vibe supports the classic feel, and there’s also a hint of something bitter in there. Benzoin? It's there, but too subtle. Moss? Same. It must be patchouli. But why do I have the impression that marigold sends its X-ray flashes for milliseconds? I actually wanted to relax...
Something clever from the house of D.? Or just another repellent like Cool Water?
Well, the ingredients are rich and sound intriguing, even in the top notes: mint, tarragon, marigold, lemon, lavender, and bergamot. Yes, they are all there, faintly, you can sense them.
That doesn't mean the fragrance is a mild breeze. No, the presence is there, but it is not easy to pick out the details. No single note stands out; it is a web where each component supports the others.
Harsh and bitter, almost sharp is the marigold. And here, it is not the scent of the flower, which is standard in every country garden, that is meant, but the herb of the plant, which comes across as repulsive to me.
But don't worry, the marigold, which holds on into the heart, is not overdosed but integrates into the web, which would inevitably have a hole if it were removed.
As for the heart. For me, it is no longer a men's fragrance, very floral, feminine - I definitely miss more depth from vetiver, bay leaf, rosemary, which would give Davidoff's Relaxing the masculinity that is simply lacking at this point.
The base becomes more interesting again. The excess of flowers does not completely fade away for a long time, making way for tonka and vanilla. Tonka? Hey, I thought that stuff was a modern invention?!? Apparently not, but I actually don't like these two components. However, Davidoff has managed a good dose here, because despite the clear presence of these sweet ingredients, they never come across as overwhelming; on the contrary, they fit excellently with amber, a typical ingredient in many men's fragrances at the base. A bit of leather vibe supports the classic feel, and there’s also a hint of something bitter in there. Benzoin? It's there, but too subtle. Moss? Same. It must be patchouli. But why do I have the impression that marigold sends its X-ray flashes for milliseconds? I actually wanted to relax...
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RoyHalston 2 years ago
I think what he means to say is, there are no known reformulations of this. Pretty sure it hasn't been in production since the mid to late 90's.
Gumschel 2 years ago
There were at least 2 flank versions. The first one had cursive writing and a faun on the back. The second one had printed text and no faun on the bottle. It came back after a few years for a short time and only in 75ml. That's how I remember it..
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Scorpio 2 years ago
I could never get into the scent. The bottle is nice, but that's about it. I've tried it countless times. Unfortunately, it's not a big hit.
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MonsieurTest 2 years ago
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Is there a new version of Relax??
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Scorpio 2 years ago
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That's the first time I'm hearing about it.
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DN1982 2 years ago
I added the disclaimer at the top just so no one comes at me with "You must have tested the reformulated version, because my vintage is stronger and lasts longer..." At that age, it's to be expected that they messed around with it...
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