Durer Durer 1971 Eau de Toilette

Thanks to the generosity of Lilienfeld, I am in possession of a truly large decant of this unique fragrance. Thank you very much, dear Lilienfeld, for your gift.

My first attempt with Durer and me went rather poorly. Did I have a bad day? Prejudices against Chypre? I don't know, but initially, I perceived an animalic note that spoiled my enjoyment of the test. However, I gave Durer another chance and tested it again today. This time, I can hardly contain my astonishment and enthusiasm.

This is not a Chypre, my dear, this is a Schüpre! Because only with Schüpres can I, and especially with this one, because it has ROSES.

Durer is strongly rose-focused, the rose runs like a red thread through the entire fragrance journey. However, Durer desires distance. Directly on the skin, it exudes a quite pronounced animalic note, and only from a certain distance is the rose present, but then in all its splendor and absolutely not shy. It is supported by strong accords, but it certainly does not let itself be overshadowed.

Durer is the scent of a diva, present, opulent, and hardly sweet; it very elegantly places its wearer in the spotlight. At any event where a woman wears this fragrance, she is sure to stand out and distinctly separate herself from the mass of today's scents. This fragrance calls for an evening gown - and this should also show a certain opulence. The simple little black dress won't do here!

The rose displays a certain beautiful soapiness and reminds me of Sinan, but it is darker, more mysterious, and more impressive than any rose scent of today. Another masterpiece from a great perfumer that is now lost or can only be found online at horrendous prices and in extremely small quantities.

I am very happy and grateful that I not only got to know this masterpiece but that it also adorns my collection as a decant.