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An unisex 'franken-Guerlain'
Technically, Cologne du 68 is a cologne-like (surprised, I'm sure) citrus-floral composition, which stands on unexpectedly heavy oriental base. Closest relative from Guerlain's own catalog would most likely be L'Instant pour Homme (if my memory serves me right).
The anise note outlasts the citrusy opening and eventualy fades giving room for the heart, which is essentially floral. The opening actually reminded me quite a lot of Dior's Dune pour Homme. They both are supposed to have fig, but I suspect this time the similarity is not as much about having shared note(s) than it is about the way the aromatic edge of the classical cologne theme has been tuned down and softened. With this many notes listed, it's funny how gardenia isn't one of them. I'm no floral expert for sure, but I could swear I get lots of it.
The dry-down is unmistakably Guerlain, or even more so something desperately trying to pass as Guerlain. Somehow I feel the dry-down doesn't fit into the picture at all. And in the end, that's how I feel about this fragrance in general: the structure is confusing and the dots don't connect.
As gender-neutral as it gets.
Not bad by any means. I'm sure I'd choose to wear it, if I received it as a gift. But if it came to spending my own money on Guerlain's current offerings, there would be plenty of better choices for me, personally.
The anise note outlasts the citrusy opening and eventualy fades giving room for the heart, which is essentially floral. The opening actually reminded me quite a lot of Dior's Dune pour Homme. They both are supposed to have fig, but I suspect this time the similarity is not as much about having shared note(s) than it is about the way the aromatic edge of the classical cologne theme has been tuned down and softened. With this many notes listed, it's funny how gardenia isn't one of them. I'm no floral expert for sure, but I could swear I get lots of it.
The dry-down is unmistakably Guerlain, or even more so something desperately trying to pass as Guerlain. Somehow I feel the dry-down doesn't fit into the picture at all. And in the end, that's how I feel about this fragrance in general: the structure is confusing and the dots don't connect.
As gender-neutral as it gets.
Not bad by any means. I'm sure I'd choose to wear it, if I received it as a gift. But if it came to spending my own money on Guerlain's current offerings, there would be plenty of better choices for me, personally.