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Strange liquorice candy in the Shire
One thing right from the start: The Au is not that masculine, but definitely worth a test.
The water has a liquorice sweet start - that alone is a novelty in the world of fragrances. And yet this is by no means slapping or strikingly sweet, like the modern clay clubs or gold bar blends. I would describe the Au (or Eau?) as "spherical" - cute: Enigmatic and spatially unlocatable, a synthetic-sweet aura of slightly rubbery or plastic-like quality, almost a bit like Playdoh. The distinctive aniseed note, as well as a minimal soapiness (ivy?) gives the Au an almost mystical interest. In the drydown, the liquorice theme then fades away somewhat, but still leaves a slightly bitter note as a counterpart to the creamy sweet finish.
I think the Au has a high recognition value, looks friendly and is universally wearable in the colder seasons. It certainly doesn't get on anybody's nerves, maybe it's even good for some "Yes do look here! But whoever expects a sexy masculine seducer will be disappointed by the Au. In return, it gets a somewhat wondrous but extremely portable companion that always surrounds its user with a benevolent aura.
Sillage and especially durability are not disappointing. The fragrance is still clearly perceptible, even eight hours after application, although practically close to the skin.
The so often quoted Kouros Body I do not feel at all as a fragrance twin, even if I exchange anise and eucalyptus in my mind; where the Greek for me is rather in a league with One Million and Eros for the favour of the gentle sex, even if with considerably more class and character, the Au shows itself rather playful, naive, harmless. Like I said - definitely not a ripper. I find Prada's Luna Rossa Black more similar, as it also shows this synthetic rubber sweetness paired with a light soap. Here, however, without anise - the Au's serious business brother so to speak.
Although the men's water is no longer available, I would like to make a clear test recommendation. But you have to be able to identify with it to like it, so the Au is not a blindbuy candidate. What remains is to test Lolita Lempicka's Homme, the Au's allegedly watered-down successor. I at least could also imagine this DNA as summer cologne...
The water has a liquorice sweet start - that alone is a novelty in the world of fragrances. And yet this is by no means slapping or strikingly sweet, like the modern clay clubs or gold bar blends. I would describe the Au (or Eau?) as "spherical" - cute: Enigmatic and spatially unlocatable, a synthetic-sweet aura of slightly rubbery or plastic-like quality, almost a bit like Playdoh. The distinctive aniseed note, as well as a minimal soapiness (ivy?) gives the Au an almost mystical interest. In the drydown, the liquorice theme then fades away somewhat, but still leaves a slightly bitter note as a counterpart to the creamy sweet finish.
I think the Au has a high recognition value, looks friendly and is universally wearable in the colder seasons. It certainly doesn't get on anybody's nerves, maybe it's even good for some "Yes do look here! But whoever expects a sexy masculine seducer will be disappointed by the Au. In return, it gets a somewhat wondrous but extremely portable companion that always surrounds its user with a benevolent aura.
Sillage and especially durability are not disappointing. The fragrance is still clearly perceptible, even eight hours after application, although practically close to the skin.
The so often quoted Kouros Body I do not feel at all as a fragrance twin, even if I exchange anise and eucalyptus in my mind; where the Greek for me is rather in a league with One Million and Eros for the favour of the gentle sex, even if with considerably more class and character, the Au shows itself rather playful, naive, harmless. Like I said - definitely not a ripper. I find Prada's Luna Rossa Black more similar, as it also shows this synthetic rubber sweetness paired with a light soap. Here, however, without anise - the Au's serious business brother so to speak.
Although the men's water is no longer available, I would like to make a clear test recommendation. But you have to be able to identify with it to like it, so the Au is not a blindbuy candidate. What remains is to test Lolita Lempicka's Homme, the Au's allegedly watered-down successor. I at least could also imagine this DNA as summer cologne...
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