Joop! Thrill Man Joop! 2009

Having always appreciated Joop as a brand (e.g. suits) and finding some of their perfumes great and owning a few (highlight: Joop Homme), I had to finally test the extremely cheap Thrill from 2009 that is currently on clearance. I don't know if it is really being discontinued, but it is definitely a bargain right now and a good perfume as well. Unfortunately, it has borrowed a bit too many ideas and is far from the brand's highlights. Still: very pleasant and beginner-friendly!

It strongly reminds me of Le Male or, in apple-like notes, also of Boss Bottled. Just tamer, calmer, chilled, cozy, warm, and simply made - anything but a thrill! This juice was never intended as a serious successor to Joop Homme. More on the Go or Jump level, perhaps even a bit more intimate.

It starts with a big, red apple and soothing lavender. The latter has so many facets - and none of them have disappointed me so far. Simply great stuff, this lavender, and very dependent on its concentration. In the underbrush, the woods slowly creep up on the wearer, making the scent a bit more masculine and drier. Here, you can already tell that it is not necessarily a party fragrance. More of a feel-good and everyday scent. In the drydown, there is dried sandalwood-vanilla and a bit of sweet amber. A sweet fellow, without being intrusive. Kind of like Le Male Apple Light.

The bottle is typically Joop: simple yet striking and eye-catching, almost comic-like. Cool in a way. The sillage was in the medium range, and with a longevity of 6-7 hours, I can just about live with that.

Nice, but quickly forgotten. Unfortunately, the similar competition is overwhelming.