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ShaunBaker
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Slowly I Understand You
As apparently the only owner of this past gem, I would like to share a few words about it. What you get from Müller and co. these days is clear: mostly modern scents with everything that comes with it, namely Edt, Pre Shave, After Shave, care lotion, etc., all at acceptable prices. The fragrances even allow you to indulge somewhat in the past, especially since the Evolution has a hint of Minotaure and doesn't have to hide when it comes to longevity.
Well, what does this have to do with the old classic here? A lot! The complete care series was available back then as well, this fragrance was modern at the time, so Braukmann has always remained true to itself! At that time, unfortunately, the release year is unknown, but I would guess it was between the mid-70s to early 80s, Braukmann EdT easily lined up on the shelf among Paco Rabanne, Azzaro, Etienne Aigner, etc.
Yes, you were usually offered the full program!
About the scent: Initially very bulky, brutally aldehydic, thus somewhat reminiscent of a piece of soap. It takes a while for the ingredients to sort themselves out, but what follows is the real kicker. I can still clearly smell soap, now something ethereal is added, probably still aldehydes, rosemary? Tarragon? (I can't pinpoint the herbs more closely) shortly thereafter I perceive a well-integrated dash of cinnamon, which combines with musk, patchouli, and oak moss into a holistic vintage dream. Influences from the good old Paco are undeniable here, probably because he was already one of the best in his class back then and others saw him as a role model...
In the base, Braukmann has a kind of plastic note that I still can't quite get along with; it smells very herbaceous, I suspect something resinous like myrrh or opoponax, in any case, this note definitely defines the base. Initially, I only smelled plastic here, hence the title. Sweetness is sought in vain, the scent is even drier than Bogart, although also a bit more reserved.
The longevity could be better; after about 4-5 hours, it's all over. The sillage, well, this is always subjective as everyone has a different perception of scent. But I can well imagine that together with the AS back then, one left a nice scent trail behind.
Application possibilities: In a suit for going out. I can't think of anything else. And yes, one should definitely be of a certain age to wear it; it is definitely one of the rougher varieties :-)
Conclusion: A charmer of the old school, dust-dry, but very natural!
Well, what does this have to do with the old classic here? A lot! The complete care series was available back then as well, this fragrance was modern at the time, so Braukmann has always remained true to itself! At that time, unfortunately, the release year is unknown, but I would guess it was between the mid-70s to early 80s, Braukmann EdT easily lined up on the shelf among Paco Rabanne, Azzaro, Etienne Aigner, etc.
Yes, you were usually offered the full program!
About the scent: Initially very bulky, brutally aldehydic, thus somewhat reminiscent of a piece of soap. It takes a while for the ingredients to sort themselves out, but what follows is the real kicker. I can still clearly smell soap, now something ethereal is added, probably still aldehydes, rosemary? Tarragon? (I can't pinpoint the herbs more closely) shortly thereafter I perceive a well-integrated dash of cinnamon, which combines with musk, patchouli, and oak moss into a holistic vintage dream. Influences from the good old Paco are undeniable here, probably because he was already one of the best in his class back then and others saw him as a role model...
In the base, Braukmann has a kind of plastic note that I still can't quite get along with; it smells very herbaceous, I suspect something resinous like myrrh or opoponax, in any case, this note definitely defines the base. Initially, I only smelled plastic here, hence the title. Sweetness is sought in vain, the scent is even drier than Bogart, although also a bit more reserved.
The longevity could be better; after about 4-5 hours, it's all over. The sillage, well, this is always subjective as everyone has a different perception of scent. But I can well imagine that together with the AS back then, one left a nice scent trail behind.
Application possibilities: In a suit for going out. I can't think of anything else. And yes, one should definitely be of a certain age to wear it; it is definitely one of the rougher varieties :-)
Conclusion: A charmer of the old school, dust-dry, but very natural!
