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Sometimes you have to get it right
At the bottom of my heart I am a calm, level-headed and humble person. Loud, over-excited behaviour is not my thing, I feel more comfortable in small, cosy groups than in huge crowds My life runs in an orderly fashion and not much exciting stuff happens to me either.
And who knows me a little bit, also knows about my aversion to fragrances that are too penetrating, too scratchy, too prickly, too animalistic and too leathery.
And yet there are always exceptions, which surprisingly enough I like very much. There are some exceptions in my collection.
The A*Men family should normally be one of those fragrances that I should scream to get away from, because they embody everything that I normally dislike.
Think.... I find these scents ingenious!
The original A*Men has been an integral part of my collection since its appearance 22 years ago, is worn with pleasure in winter and, in economical dosage, is an exceptional fragrance that is unrivalled in terms of durability and projection.
A lot has already been written about this and I can't add anything else to it.
Some time ago I was allowed to try the Pure Havane on the basis of a bottling and I liked it very much.
Over the years the A*Men family has been extended by several fragrances and recently I got hold of A*Men Pure Tonka.
And what can I say, I enjoy the scent as much as the progenitor. It is in no way inferior to him in appearance, durability and charisma.
It is not too far away from the original A*Men, but it still goes its own way, because the tonka bean is in the center of attention and can smell out very clearly from the beginning.
The tonka bean is the aromatic seed of the tonka bean tree, from the leguminous/butterfly family, which is native to northern South America.
Tonka beans are used in the kitchen, among other things, where they are appreciated for their sweet, vanilla-like aroma, with a hint of woodruff However, they should be used with caution as they are classified as carcinogenic due to their coumarin content.
Used in perfumery, they are said to give scents a hypnotic and erotic effect.
This vanilla woodruff note gives the fragrance its defining character. I would like to say that there is also a hint of almond floating along.
In the background, an idea of coffee makes itself felt, but does not come to the fore very clearly. This coffee note is stronger in the original A*Men, more roasted and gives it a certain "dirty" note, which is missing here in the Pure Tonka.
Pure Tonka is also less complex in its composition and in its course, as there are hardly any floral aspects built in.
The fragrance is altogether a bit quieter and more muted than the ancestor, but still loud enough to attract attention. A very strong sweetness is spread over the whole thing.
Not much is happening here anymore, I hardly notice the other notes, a trace of vanilla still comes out, the course is altogether very linear. After about 10 hours the scent leaves, but remains on the clothing far beyond that The cold season is best suited for such room-filling fragrances, I can recommend it for the evening, and I can confirm its suitability for both him and her.
The bottle is a medium catastrophe, this hideous plastic armour as a cover makes spraying a feat of strength that I almost get a cramp. My finger hurts every time. That could have been done better At least the glass is protected in case it should fall down. One thinks practically
Opinions differ on the fragrances from the Mugler house. They are not exactly modest and discreet overall. But I find these daring tightrope walks between beautiful and hideously very brave. But it's up to you to decide what you like best. I liked the Muglers that I have met so far
Every now and then, such little escapes from the familiar environment are great fun and provide variety. Sometimes I also turn the system a little louder and let myself be carried away.
Life is often serious enough and without humor and fun it just doesn't work and every now and then you should take a bang and if it is olfactory.
And under this aspect I choose the fragrances from the A*Men-family from time to time, just because they are fun and can really fly around your ears and carry you away, if you get involved with them.
If you are not deterred by such a great scent with a lot of sweetness and these gourmet notes, you should try it and have fun.
And who knows me a little bit, also knows about my aversion to fragrances that are too penetrating, too scratchy, too prickly, too animalistic and too leathery.
And yet there are always exceptions, which surprisingly enough I like very much. There are some exceptions in my collection.
The A*Men family should normally be one of those fragrances that I should scream to get away from, because they embody everything that I normally dislike.
Think.... I find these scents ingenious!
The original A*Men has been an integral part of my collection since its appearance 22 years ago, is worn with pleasure in winter and, in economical dosage, is an exceptional fragrance that is unrivalled in terms of durability and projection.
A lot has already been written about this and I can't add anything else to it.
Some time ago I was allowed to try the Pure Havane on the basis of a bottling and I liked it very much.
Over the years the A*Men family has been extended by several fragrances and recently I got hold of A*Men Pure Tonka.
And what can I say, I enjoy the scent as much as the progenitor. It is in no way inferior to him in appearance, durability and charisma.
It is not too far away from the original A*Men, but it still goes its own way, because the tonka bean is in the center of attention and can smell out very clearly from the beginning.
The tonka bean is the aromatic seed of the tonka bean tree, from the leguminous/butterfly family, which is native to northern South America.
Tonka beans are used in the kitchen, among other things, where they are appreciated for their sweet, vanilla-like aroma, with a hint of woodruff However, they should be used with caution as they are classified as carcinogenic due to their coumarin content.
Used in perfumery, they are said to give scents a hypnotic and erotic effect.
This vanilla woodruff note gives the fragrance its defining character. I would like to say that there is also a hint of almond floating along.
In the background, an idea of coffee makes itself felt, but does not come to the fore very clearly. This coffee note is stronger in the original A*Men, more roasted and gives it a certain "dirty" note, which is missing here in the Pure Tonka.
Pure Tonka is also less complex in its composition and in its course, as there are hardly any floral aspects built in.
The fragrance is altogether a bit quieter and more muted than the ancestor, but still loud enough to attract attention. A very strong sweetness is spread over the whole thing.
Not much is happening here anymore, I hardly notice the other notes, a trace of vanilla still comes out, the course is altogether very linear. After about 10 hours the scent leaves, but remains on the clothing far beyond that The cold season is best suited for such room-filling fragrances, I can recommend it for the evening, and I can confirm its suitability for both him and her.
The bottle is a medium catastrophe, this hideous plastic armour as a cover makes spraying a feat of strength that I almost get a cramp. My finger hurts every time. That could have been done better At least the glass is protected in case it should fall down. One thinks practically
Opinions differ on the fragrances from the Mugler house. They are not exactly modest and discreet overall. But I find these daring tightrope walks between beautiful and hideously very brave. But it's up to you to decide what you like best. I liked the Muglers that I have met so far
Every now and then, such little escapes from the familiar environment are great fun and provide variety. Sometimes I also turn the system a little louder and let myself be carried away.
Life is often serious enough and without humor and fun it just doesn't work and every now and then you should take a bang and if it is olfactory.
And under this aspect I choose the fragrances from the A*Men-family from time to time, just because they are fun and can really fly around your ears and carry you away, if you get involved with them.
If you are not deterred by such a great scent with a lot of sweetness and these gourmet notes, you should try it and have fun.
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