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The Pope's Cologne Pius IX

7.6 / 10 5 Ratings
A perfume by Excelsis for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is fruity-citrusy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fruity
Citrus
Spicy
Sweet
Fresh

Fragrance Notes

LavenderLavender BenzoinBenzoin Mandarin orangeMandarin orange Hydraulic EraserHydraulic Eraser

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.65 Ratings
Longevity
7.45 Ratings
Sillage
5.85 Ratings
Bottle
6.07 Ratings
Submitted by Frankie, last update on 03/03/2022.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume What Would Love Do? (Perfume) by Lush, which differs in concentration.

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Now It's Summer
...no matter if you're sweating or freezing, summer is something that happens in your head. If you want to have a summer mood that is still wearable in winter, combine lavender with citrus!

Admittedly, it's not as spectacular as some of its Lush relatives - Breath of God says hello. But due to the contrast of lavender to citrus, it is certainly not boring. I tested both the sprayable brother and the solid version and ultimately decided on the solid.

The solid stays closer to the body in its sillage and has a less spectacular development. So if you're more adventurous, you should try the spray version. For me, it was meant to be just an everyday scent, and I don't need surprises that knock me off my feet or scare me. In contrast to the spray brother, the lavender here is somewhat more discreetly hidden in the background; unfortunately, the bergamot-like lemon that can be smelled in the jar immediately turned into a bright orange mandarin on my skin. But that's a trade-off I'm willing to accept if it means I won't get hit by a lavender bomb. An overdose of lavender unfortunately gives me a headache rather than being calming and sleep-inducing.

It's not particularly sexy or seductive, rather cheerful and colorful. Therefore, I see it more suited for young and young-at-heart people. And yes, the lavender makes it quite sweet, but I would still categorize it in the unisex range. A worldly man can definitely wear it. I envision it paired with a casual business outfit and a purple shirt, definitely not cowboy attire. And the ladies of the nation - in a striped summer dress on flower meadows.

And what do I do now when it's winter? Still wear it! The sun comes out and the oranges grow in the Provençal garden right next to the lavender fields. And suddenly, you're on a scent vacation.
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I liked the liquid version better. It's a bit sweeter lavender with mandarin. Quite pleasant, calming, and not overwhelming.
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sweet, only slightly fruity lavender, much more aromatic than Mon Guerlain, but still similar; it's nice, but very subtle as a solid
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It unfolds more straightforwardly than the liquid counterpart, a bit less spectacular. With the liquid brother, the lavender irritates me, but here I like it.
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