Chevalier

Lavender, bergamot and geranium used to be, and probably still are, the definition of a fougere fragrance. Many fragrances call themselves fougere, whether it is so - difficult.
This cologne intense could well be a classic fougere. The lavender at the first spray seems strained and too strong, but is quickly balanced out by the cedarwood and amber. Memories of Platinum Egoiste come to mind, but whether it fits with the fougere is an exciting question.
The lack of longevity cannot be confirmed, the proximity to Sauvage can only be felt with great imagination.
The next morning, amber is pleasantly recognizable on the palm of my hand, which never happens with other fragrances. For a fragrance that does not want to be considered mainstream, it does its job well. It's not enough to fill a room, but it's definitely different and very exciting and surprisingly long-lasting. Grape is written on the packaging, but is not recognizable throughout the fragrance. The question arises as to what a grape has lost in a fragrance anyway. Instead, the moss comes to the fore, which perhaps explains the many negative comments.

Many oud fragrances are penetrating and unsuitable for daily use. With this new mineral oud, it is pleasant, long-lasting and not too dominant. For a while now, strong fragrances on strong types with strong self-confidence and weak empathy have been very fashionable; unfortunately, this is only exciting for 30 seconds.
Estee Lauder has done everything right with this changed appearance compared to the 2017, the understatement couldn't be better. At the supermarket checkout you are asked what good fragrance you are wearing, this on the last day of the year is amazing and shows how it works. The aim is not to get compliments, but it is always a pleasant side effect in the fragrance world to receive them.

This Triumph, which is also supposed to be an elixir, is an old familiar Fahrenheit with a spicier appearance. Is it better than the original Elixir? It is different with its vetiver and patchouli, which is reminiscent of the past. If it were a niche product, it would be the star, so it is just confidently on its path and ignores the many aquatics and liqueur scents with great self-confidence. It does not care about fashion trends, but shows style and remains true to its vetiver, adds patchouli and remains unchanged until the very end. The fragrances up to the 90s were similar in their flow, not very changing and linear, this was perhaps the idea behind it, which has worked well. Very suitable as a daily companion, as the quality is just behind the niche.

With Dress Code, Thierry Wasser had a fragrance that appeared as a collector's bottle for a few years and was also very well received here on Parfumo. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued, which is extremely regrettable. The current perfumer for Guerlain, Delphine Jelk, who works for one of the largest fragrance manufacturers, certainly had this code of water in mind for the new Habit Rouge. The opening is identical, only the citrus note is weaker. Instead, the typical Guerlinade vanilla, bergamot and tonka appear, which fascinates in a new way.
After many reformulations, the first Habit Rouge is too weak on the original rider's chest, melancholy emerges. As a result, this red perfume is probably the most current Habit Rouge, the recognizability is high, the impact on the dress code is blissfully pleasant, as is the satisfaction.
There are only a few fragrances that draw inquiries with this currently atypical, very spicy sillage for men. This Habit Rouge achieved three inquiries in one morning at work during exchanges with customers.
For a mainstream fragrance, it can be considered a stroke of luck if you like the Guerlain twist.
The price range is acceptable, the staying power perfect.

The first Scent came onto the market nine years ago, with a somewhat narrow chest. The scent was good, almost brilliant for a designer and quite novel with the sweet very powdery impression combined with the maninka and lavender.
Now in 2024, something new and groundbreaking had to come along. Perfumer Bruno Jovanovic was no longer available, so this new fragrance was given to a creator who made the best of the somewhat unimaginative elixir hype. The new The Scent is stronger, more dominant and clearer than the original fragrance. It is more linear, simpler and less powdery. The lavender has been retained, but the two ingredients allspice, known from the Spanish as a spice pepper mixture, and sandalwood have been added. Initially, roses also appear; these are not listed but are very recognizable in the fragrance.
The relationship to the first The Scent is far-fetched and is due to marketing. However, this says nothing about this elixir, which is successful, one-dimensional and very long-lasting. Weaker than a Sauvage Elixir, it lasts about as long on the skin as a Boss Bottled. After an hour, the initial dominance gives way to a warmth of wood, which remains and makes The Scent mature and mature. A good all-rounder for gentlemen in their prime, but also for newcomers, which can certainly be used as a signature.