Galop d'Hermès Hermès 2016

I had long wondered if I wanted Galop, as the recessions here are far apart and the fragrance seems to polarise. Today I am very happy that the fragrance found its way into my collection after all. Already the light yellow-golden colouring of the liquid and the first spray evoke lively associations in me: I was lucky to be a guest at Schloss Wackerbarth near Dresden in Saxony's Radebeul for birthdays or special occasions with my family. The baroque castle is idyllically surrounded by a garden and vineyards and offers guided tours about wine production, tastings and a champagne breakfast. In its consistency and its smell Galop actually reminds me of a noble drop of white wine: tingling, sparkling, sweet to semi-dry and fruity is the beginning. Fruity-floral and as lively and curious as a real horse, Galop approaches the tester or carrier. Osmanthus [Why is he not listed here?], which often evokes associations of apricots and plums, refines the fragrance, supports his optimistic first impression and at the same time gives Galop some freshness. From below the leather breaks its way and gives the initially lively scent hold and strength of character. At this stage Galop distantly reminds me of Bottega Veneta. Although the scents are not the same, both are fruity leather (Bottega Veneta: Leather Apricot and Galop Leather Quince Rose). The leather here is new, butter soft, elegant and is reinforced by a small amount of aromatic saffron. In the further course a balancing act and constant change between a sparking, sensual and unusual rose and butter-soft leather begins. Christine Nagel says about it that she "chose two quite opposite compositions - rose and leather". Two raw materials dancing together. The leather enlivens the rose, the rose tears the leather with it." In its late development, the rose dominates for me and turns the initial unisex scent into a slightly more feminine perfume. Galop is now reminiscent of high-quality rose care products. Although I like to test fragrances in perfumeries and have samples of niche perfumes sent to me, I have not yet found anything comparable in odor. Like a real horse, Galop always expects a respectful approach! Cuddly, soft and to lean on like many other fragrances it is not, but because of its unusual nature it is very captivating and fascinating. Galop is offered as a pure perfume, which is very rare today. The bottle has the shape of a stirrup. Minimalistic and very chic he is also on the home chest of drawers a real eye-catcher! From the initial restraint Galop then galloped very quickly to one of my favourite leather scents.