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How often have I lingered around DHI? Countless times I found the scent too waxy, too polished, too musty.

Then came the release of VUI: large displays in every store of the Turquoise brand. I tested the fragrance and it enveloped me with what I had painfully missed in DHI: a bold statement. The entire space around me was flooded with this powdery-sweet-bitter scent. The sage and leather shake hands in reconciliation, only to immediately go to war with the vanilla and tonka bean. I think I also perceive chocolate in a distant form. Towards the end of the fragrance, you can smell the base DNA of Valentino Uomo. A soft and creamy caramel coffee on a leather couch, with the leather not being particularly dominant for me. Rather, it plays a role in the background. For me, this is an absolute autumn and winter scent. In both summer and spring, it would be way too strong and too sweet for me. However, in the winter months, it provides a cozy warmth.

The longevity and sillage are both extremely strong at first, but later the sillage decreases significantly, leaving behind a light aura that surrounds you. The scent can cling to me until the next day.

I ultimately purchased mine at the Valentino Boutique in Rome and am glad to have it in my collection now (the bottle is also great! *melts*). Absolute recommendation from me, the better DHI and a great "gift scent"!

So, it has finally happened: my first Acqua di Parma has moved in with me!
I’ve been circling around it forever, and I liked it more each time. This fruity and sweet opening of grapefruit and benzoin - simply dreamy! But fig? I can’t smell it for the life of me. Recently, just for fun, I smelled both the inside and outside of a fig, and it smelled like... nothing! Maybe a little sweet, but not like this fragrance. Whatever.

Fico Di Amalfi starts with a burst of grapefruit, something cocktail-like (brown sugar?) and benzoin. The jasmine weaves in a bit later but is held back by the pepper, and the scent remains linear. Perfect for a super hot and humid day. This fragrance doesn’t bother anyone and stays consistently subtle in the background. Subtle is a good term, because despite its fairly decent longevity, the sillage is rather weak. Well, you can always reapply!

By the way, the bottle is beautiful; only the cap could be made of glass, metal, wood, or something else, but please no more plastic! It doesn’t fit at all with this noble image and the lovely scent. If you happen to be in Rome: every Friday there’s a promotion at the AdP Boutique where your name is engraved for free on the bottle with the purchase of a perfume. Really very chic!

In this spirit: summer can come!

Shame on me - I have generally always overlooked the Bvlgari Mans (except for the Black Cologne). Stylish bottles, yes, but the content didn't seem to make much of an impression, at least here on Parfumo. Poor performance, boring office scents, no pizzazz.

This image changed abruptly for me a few weeks ago. A friend walked ahead of me, and I was hit by a fruity-woody, subtly creamy and clean scent. Breathlessly, I asked him what he was wearing. "Man Extreme" was the answer. So I had met another Bvlgari Man, which of course had to be acquired immediately (!). By chance, I stumbled upon the All Blacks Limited Edition - I honestly can't explain why 'All Blacks' - which is said to smell exactly like the original according to Fragrantica. And it does. The scent starts citrusy and zesty, vetiver and bergamot slicing through the air like a katana. A cooling finish with pepper and cardamom begins, leaving a silky feeling. There is also an underlying sweetness that makes the scent suitable for year-round wear. Very noble, calming, relaxed. I can also imagine the scent on a confident, dominant lady, although it is fundamentally quite masculine - a delicate powder note adds a feminine touch.

The longevity and sillage are quite decent, better than the original for sure. I estimate about 6 hours of longevity in winter. Unfortunately, this version is now very hard to find; if you're lucky enough to come across it: go for it! Blind buy-worthy for all vetiver, powder, and spicy scent lovers.

I am glad that this scent has now received its first comment here on Parfumo and has recently been added to my collection!

Another comment then...
Where do I start?
Best to begin where Eau de Cedre first encountered me. It must have been almost a year ago when I was in the city with a good friend. A little browsing here, a little looking there - you know how it is. In a shop, suddenly my nose was enveloped by an incredibly wonderful scent. It was clear that it had to come from the older gentleman at the sweater stand. My companion encouraged me to approach the gentleman. Said and done! In a delightful Rhineland accent, he boomed: Hmmm, I don't really know. My wife gifted this to me. It must be the red one from Armani! I: off to the next perfume store. The nice lady showed me my - from then on - new treasure. This scent is also rather inconspicuously positioned on the shelves. So - now I'm digressing.

About the bottle: simple, very nice color scheme, very good sprayer, high-quality craftsmanship. Does one need to say more?

Scent: soft, absolutely sexy, creamy, like a coat you wrap around yourself. Green-sweet, a little spice, a bit of wood. The tea makes this scent serious and calming. You can tell - it’s very hard for me to put this scent into words. It is simply constructed, but simply divine. Armani has become my favorite brand in the mainstream sector, thus replacing Boss and my former signature scent, Bottled Intense. The scent fits every age group, is very well received, and perfectly rounds off any elegant outfit.

Longevity/Sillage: in my eyes definitely sufficient. 6-8 hours are always in the cards, the scent radiates strongly from the sixth spray.

In my eyes, a masterpiece by Giorgio. Hits the nerve of the times, while still being timeless. My favorite!

Every now and then, I like to test women's fragrances, just to have gift ideas for ladies at any upcoming events - such as birthdays. While I was going through the perfume store as usual, I encountered an employee who was eagerly spraying test strips with Mon Guerlain. I initially walked past, but stopped when I noticed this sweet cloud. After I managed to get a test strip and took a sniff, I was immediately in seventh heaven. What a fantastic scent!

It starts off like a Maoam - yes, that association is unavoidable for me. I also perceive a slightly citrus undertone. The scent development is largely linear. The lavender comes forward, making the fragrance more mature and slightly tempering the sweetness. A very clean and natural vanilla can also be detected. The jasmine and sandalwood remain subtly in the background, giving the fragrance a lovely depth. In my opinion, the occasions for wearing this scent are diverse: it seems most suitable for evenings and in spring, possibly even on not-too-hot summer days. A small note: for me, this scent is the feminine counterpart to L'homme Ideal. They share some similarities in my view.

Longevity and sillage: both are strong. The longevity is around 7-8 hours, and the projection lasts for about 3 hours. After that, it is still detectable, but by no means as strong as at the beginning.

Bottle: very nice and relatively high-quality. However, once the pink fragrance liquid is used up, I can imagine it won't look quite as chic anymore. Still, a great bottle!

Guerlain has launched a fantastic fragrance with Mon Guerlain. It is cheerful yet serious, sweet yet grown-up. Top!