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… this is how I experience this fragrance. I can understand all the older statements represented here, yet I remain very fond of this scent. It was one of the first noble fragrances that entered my collection.

At that time, I was already familiar with Parfumo, but prejudices and perhaps a bit of shyness held me back from signing up. Through Parfumo, I theoretically got to know the world of (men's) fragrances, and I made the decision to not just want to smell turquoise blue. Although I had already had a few lucky hits before, I now wanted to search more purposefully. I ordered about 10 fragrance samples from Bruchsal in 2010; some scents found their way into my collection, while I found better alternatives for others.

I liked the fragrance precisely because of the masculine associations it evokes in me. This is how a man should smell, I thought, not like cotton candy. Perhaps I had a too strongly shaped image of masculinity, even today? The citrus-herb blend that hits me draws me in. There is really nothing sweet or floral about it. Then there’s the not overly expansive projection of the fragrance with truly great longevity (I can still perceive it after 24 hours). The scent ultimately becomes deeper and darker, and it feels very powerful as it develops, without me immediately thinking of Popeye. Even sweat does not destroy the pleasant aura; it refreshes it once again.

During the sale at A..., I must have acquired a version with a significant oakmoss punch. My dear wife and I had our issues with the air when I scented both of us during a joint testing. At the same time, this oakmoss must have contributed significantly to the overall impression and judgment.
Nevertheless: Parfumistas and Parfumo users with sensitive noses, approach with caution!

Test question: Repurchase candidate?
For now, it will be with me for a long time; 100 ml is not so quickly used up. I am glad to have it in my possession, yet: very likely not; there are still so many beautiful fragrances out there.

Should anyone be concerned about my worldview and suspect dark corners within it, I can reassure them:
in my collection, I see at least 2 fragrances that also do not neglect the feminine side in me.