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Salty Masculinity
It has been clear for a long time: as soon as my supply of samples/tests runs low, I will delve deeper into Parfums d'Empire & possibly order the sample set. But now I have already come across a generous decant of Iskander... and I am truly blown away!
Iskander sounds like a warrior from Troy - oiled, stately, radiant, wonderfully masculine. It is a citrus scent, yes. It is a green scent, yes. But there is so much more... it is not just a type of cologne like those from Guerlain. It rather reminds me of a modern blend of Eau Sauvage, Nimm2, D&G Masculine, Granville & above all, that certain something: salt! Sea salt, beach salt, lemon salt... all that's missing is the tequila ;) From the gym to squash, from chilling in a T-shirt to a business meeting in a suit... the wearer has no limits & I am fascinated by how versatile one can be. A very welcome change that will surely also excite most women... rather when smelling a fit man than wearing it themselves ;)
Bottle: simple but elegant... unfortunately, I haven't held one in my hand yet.
Sillage: cannot be undercut, but certainly does not dominate.
Longevity: the green core makes the citrus scent last longer than one would think - 6-8 hours.
Conclusion: a salty citrus all-rounder & insider tip. Beautiful, simple, distinctly masculine, sexy --> worth the money!
Iskander sounds like a warrior from Troy - oiled, stately, radiant, wonderfully masculine. It is a citrus scent, yes. It is a green scent, yes. But there is so much more... it is not just a type of cologne like those from Guerlain. It rather reminds me of a modern blend of Eau Sauvage, Nimm2, D&G Masculine, Granville & above all, that certain something: salt! Sea salt, beach salt, lemon salt... all that's missing is the tequila ;) From the gym to squash, from chilling in a T-shirt to a business meeting in a suit... the wearer has no limits & I am fascinated by how versatile one can be. A very welcome change that will surely also excite most women... rather when smelling a fit man than wearing it themselves ;)
Bottle: simple but elegant... unfortunately, I haven't held one in my hand yet.
Sillage: cannot be undercut, but certainly does not dominate.
Longevity: the green core makes the citrus scent last longer than one would think - 6-8 hours.
Conclusion: a salty citrus all-rounder & insider tip. Beautiful, simple, distinctly masculine, sexy --> worth the money!
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6 Comments
Leimbacher 5 years ago
I would say its saltiness and humanity.
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Pinkdawn 5 years ago
But aren't there already so many masculine citrus scents? What makes this one better than the others?
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Leimbacher 6 years ago
:D Good to know! Yes, you definitely have to try it, great scent!
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Gerry 6 years ago
Since I can gauge the overlap in our fragrance preferences pretty well, I definitely have to try this one out. By the way, you're completely wrong about the warrior of Troy. Iskander is the Persian form of Alexander, and it's referring to the Great. ;)
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Leimbacher 11 years ago
I'm really looking forward to the rest & the anticipation is growing :)
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Siebter 11 years ago
P'dE are really great. Check if you can find Aziyadé or Ambre Russe in your sample collection, both are fantastic scents. Iksander sounds great too, thanks for the tip!
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