Tadzio Gini 2015

Homoelegans, a brand I had not known until now. Ernstheiter has presented it extensively in his Esxence blog; had we not stopped by the booth, I would not know it to this day. Our joint endeavor "let's test an unknown Italian brand" led us to the rather inconspicuous booth, which turned out to be a lucky find in hindsight. A brand that could serve as a prototype for the niche world, a brand with an atelier and manufactory character that somehow reminded me of JoHannes-Atelier in Nuremberg. This means that a lot of heart and passion is involved, honest, straightforward, no marketing with big, flashy signs and/or half-naked women, no frills... pure.
Tadzio immediately captivated me at the booth. Homoelegans wants to reflect the Lido in all its facets here; the homepage speaks of an embrace of the sun, salt, sea, sand, and fruits.
Yes, it is true, there is a bit of everything present. Initially, beautiful zesty oranges and limes, more like rich orange oil than freshly cut. The image of the lagoon island, of sun, seawater, and especially warm sand comes to mind, like a picnic on a blanket at the beach with a glass of champagne, casual, vibrant, Mediterranean. This sour, zesty-fresh yeast note really makes one think of champagne, but "Bollicine" remains my reference here. However, the heart of Tadzio is its warm side, its warm-spicy side, which forms a beautiful contrast to all the fresh and maritime elements. The straw flower aroma with its slight hints of Ambre Sultan, which also lightly remind one of the Sables main accord, creates a warming feeling on a picture-perfect summer day without a phone, iPad, or Wi-Fi. This spice mix has something of salty gingerbread, and here too, a bridge is built between sweet, unsweetened, and salty notes. Sounds strange, but it fits wonderfully together.
However, there is nothing Christmas-like about this scent. I believe Tadzio is not an everyday scent that one just sprays on; rather, it is a fragrance for connoisseurs who want to give it their full attention, who want to enjoy the moment, who want to let a scent fully affect them.
Over the years, I know my scent behavior quite well; Tadzio is a fragrance that I admire from afar, for its beauty, for its density, for its naturalness, for the images it evokes, for its individuality, for the perfume romance - not having a mass product in front of me... but I will probably wear it too rarely, as I am probably too simply structured in my everyday scent choices. However, if the opportunity arises to get a leftover bottle, I will gladly seize it.
The longevity is very good at 7-8 hours, the sillage should fill an office well, but does not overwhelm. For me, it is a unisex fragrance without leaning to one side; it should be wearable well throughout the year, except for the height of summer.

Great brand that deserves to be more in the spotlight... but perhaps that is exactly what gives it its charm...