Lalique pour Homme Equus Lalique 2001 Eau de Parfum

I have been on the wrong olfactory path for quite some time now! ;-) Although this path is very much enriched with distinctive herbal scents ... Just as if one were embarking on a hike through a light, dry, Mediterranean forest. Equus gives me this impression, but of course I wonder to what extent I should take this path in the big city that is my home? On the other hand, I could tell myself: I am wearing a gin on my skin, one of the trendiest scene drinks! :-)

All in all, Equus is quite weak for an EDP. I don’t even want to imagine how the EDT would fare. However, since it is extremely affordable in comparison, I don’t want to be too harsh in my criticism. The ingredients certainly deliver what they promise. The juniper berry is clearly in focus, and the citrus peel adds a bitter freshness to the whole. All the other components ensure that I don’t feel too much reminded of kitchen herbs and that it comes across as quite rounded.

As for the horse that gives the fragrance its name, I cannot say, but the association seems clear: we are dealing with a natural, green-tinged, subtly spiced fragrance experience that is rather associated with the rural area. The scent progression is quite linear, and significant mood swings are not to be expected.

However, I am not completely satisfied with Equus. I think I was somewhat blinded by the surprisingly high ratings during my blind purchase. I feel that I am missing an ingredient that would catch and soften the overly herbal-bitter aspect. It doesn’t necessarily have to be something sweet, but at least an ethereal-balsamic element. Much like with most fragrances from "L'Occitane," in the end, I feel that I smell good, but not in a seductive way at all.