Aliage Estēe Lauder 2015

I loved Aliage in my mid-30s because it was so different from all the fragrances available at that time. It had a bit of a rough edge, was unconventional, not overly sweetened (which I always love), herbaceous and, above all, not girly and playful! I wore it whenever I felt like it, but later I lost track of the scent, and just recently I rediscovered it. At Müller, hidden among a few other treasures from the house of Lauder. I was amazed to see it again and thought to myself: ".....it’s probably been reformulated, like so many others, and doesn’t smell like the 'old' Aliage from back then!" With determination, I picked up the bottle and sprayed a little on my hand, and suddenly I was in seventh fragrance heaven!! This scent, which beautifully embodies the coming spring for me, is back and it hasn’t changed at all! Wonderful....I immediately got a bottle of the coveted EdP and I am simply happy. This unique herbaceous-green spiciness, which becomes a touch milder over time, fascinates me. The fragrance radiates pure joy of life; it’s for women who won’t let anyone take the butter off their bread and prefer pants over skirts ;-) it exudes confidence and unconventionality and self-assurance! The mossiness makes it wonderfully light and transparent....it’s sporty-young and yet suitable for almost any age, I would say. I can also imagine it well on a chic male acquaintance who wants to come across as confident and cool. The longevity is very nice, about 5 hours on my skin, and the sillage is pleasant but never intrusive. This will be my companion through spring and summer, that much is certain. I have found it again and it feels like finally being able to embrace an old good friend after many years. Aliage.....you still enchant me completely after all these years, you are unique and very special!