Top Notes 
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Kelp
Vetiver
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Cypress
Oakmoss
Shamrock
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What does Ireland smell like?
Yes, that's what Ireland smells like!
As I am currently testing Irish perfumes for my planned shop, I naturally couldn't overlook the Burren Perfumery. The Burren Perfumery, founded by Brian Mooney and later taken over by Edward Biggs, now belongs to the Chowen family. Sadie came to Ireland from France 25 years ago for her boyfriend Ralph, with whom she is now married and has two children.
The Burren produces not only perfume but also tea, soap, and creams, and is located in Carron in County Clare. The Burren refers to the area where the company is based. The Burren is a barren landscape, yet rich in flora and fauna, and since the family primarily uses native plants, it is absolutely fitting.
The name Man of Aran refers either to the islands in County Galway or to the island, or the former owners of the eponymous island in County Donegal. Until the Middle Ages, the island belonged to the O’Donnell clan, and then, until the Great Famine, to the Conyngham family. Perhaps I should ask the family next time. In any case, I was very pleased to receive a package with the fragrances, along with two cream samples, and yes, all the perfumes symbolize our island and are crafted very well.
Yuki68 wrote, "like a sea breeze in the grassy dunes." Not quite, as Man of Aran practically represents the whole country. The ingredients used are typical for the Burren, and I’m not sure if lemon was used, but I should ask, although we do have exotic plants growing in our county that one wouldn’t expect. Citrus, lichen, and moss definitely make a good trio. Lichen and moss can be found everywhere here, and Irish moss is so popular in the perfume industry worldwide that allegedly Sion Motors uses Irish moss for their ventilation system; I know they use moss, but I’m not sure if it’s Irish.
The Burren describes the scent as "Sea Cologne," which I wouldn't quite agree with; of course, you can find moss and lichen along the coast, but the bark used is from the Burren, that is, from the land. Man of Aran smells herbaceous and, although it is said to be suitable for both women and men, it is purely a men's Eau de Toilette. It fits in Baltimore, Normandy, Brittany, or Hamburg, or for someone living in a cottage in the countryside. He definitely does not live in a terraced house in an estate in Youghal (although you can also have a view of the sea there). It also doesn’t suit people you see sitting at the harbor watching the sea dogs before they head into a pub. Or for the fishermen, whether those on the shore or those joining one of the fishing tours that are often organized in our coastal towns during the summer, where usually more beer is consumed than fish caught, and grown men get as excited as little children in a candy shop when they catch a baby mackerel and are immediately photographed by the boat owner for Facebook (Great White Shark caught in the Irish Sea).
In winter, they either wear a Barbour with an Aran sweater underneath, or, more commonly, a T-shirt.
To answer the question of whether these men exist in Ireland, my acquaintance Kieran comes to mind. Also, my friends in Switzerland or Plauen would be ideal wearers.
In my opinion, Man of Aran is more suited for spring or summer, less for autumn and winter; its freshness reminds me of a walk in Kinsale, the mix of gorse, salt, and sea, blended with moss, perhaps also connected to a Coumlara hike. Whether the Eau de Toilette holds up will remain to be seen; at the moment, it is rather weak on the chest.
Perhaps Liam O’Flaherty (better than James Joyce for me) would have found pleasure in this scent, as he was a man from Aran.
As I am currently testing Irish perfumes for my planned shop, I naturally couldn't overlook the Burren Perfumery. The Burren Perfumery, founded by Brian Mooney and later taken over by Edward Biggs, now belongs to the Chowen family. Sadie came to Ireland from France 25 years ago for her boyfriend Ralph, with whom she is now married and has two children.
The Burren produces not only perfume but also tea, soap, and creams, and is located in Carron in County Clare. The Burren refers to the area where the company is based. The Burren is a barren landscape, yet rich in flora and fauna, and since the family primarily uses native plants, it is absolutely fitting.
The name Man of Aran refers either to the islands in County Galway or to the island, or the former owners of the eponymous island in County Donegal. Until the Middle Ages, the island belonged to the O’Donnell clan, and then, until the Great Famine, to the Conyngham family. Perhaps I should ask the family next time. In any case, I was very pleased to receive a package with the fragrances, along with two cream samples, and yes, all the perfumes symbolize our island and are crafted very well.
Yuki68 wrote, "like a sea breeze in the grassy dunes." Not quite, as Man of Aran practically represents the whole country. The ingredients used are typical for the Burren, and I’m not sure if lemon was used, but I should ask, although we do have exotic plants growing in our county that one wouldn’t expect. Citrus, lichen, and moss definitely make a good trio. Lichen and moss can be found everywhere here, and Irish moss is so popular in the perfume industry worldwide that allegedly Sion Motors uses Irish moss for their ventilation system; I know they use moss, but I’m not sure if it’s Irish.
The Burren describes the scent as "Sea Cologne," which I wouldn't quite agree with; of course, you can find moss and lichen along the coast, but the bark used is from the Burren, that is, from the land. Man of Aran smells herbaceous and, although it is said to be suitable for both women and men, it is purely a men's Eau de Toilette. It fits in Baltimore, Normandy, Brittany, or Hamburg, or for someone living in a cottage in the countryside. He definitely does not live in a terraced house in an estate in Youghal (although you can also have a view of the sea there). It also doesn’t suit people you see sitting at the harbor watching the sea dogs before they head into a pub. Or for the fishermen, whether those on the shore or those joining one of the fishing tours that are often organized in our coastal towns during the summer, where usually more beer is consumed than fish caught, and grown men get as excited as little children in a candy shop when they catch a baby mackerel and are immediately photographed by the boat owner for Facebook (Great White Shark caught in the Irish Sea).
In winter, they either wear a Barbour with an Aran sweater underneath, or, more commonly, a T-shirt.
To answer the question of whether these men exist in Ireland, my acquaintance Kieran comes to mind. Also, my friends in Switzerland or Plauen would be ideal wearers.
In my opinion, Man of Aran is more suited for spring or summer, less for autumn and winter; its freshness reminds me of a walk in Kinsale, the mix of gorse, salt, and sea, blended with moss, perhaps also connected to a Coumlara hike. Whether the Eau de Toilette holds up will remain to be seen; at the moment, it is rather weak on the chest.
Perhaps Liam O’Flaherty (better than James Joyce for me) would have found pleasure in this scent, as he was a man from Aran.
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