Emiko1972

He used to play tennis well, now he sits in talk shows. Both are definitely better than creating perfumes. The scent reminds me of hair shampoo. And that is certainly not the point.

I probably belong to the few who find the design of the bottle less appealing. The golden shimmering cap… I don’t know, it seems a bit too flashy for me. However, much more important for a perfume is the scent. And this one absolutely convinces me. I must say, though, that I like it when the smoky smell dominates; however, I can also understand if some people miss the rose a bit. I do notice it quite minimally, in fact. In any case, one should not only give "Armani Privé - Oud Royal" a chance on the test strip, but also on the skin. It’s fascinating how the scent develops further.

"I received 'Treffpunkt 8 Uhr' from my sweetheart for Christmas this year. It was actually a last-minute purchase, as my original desired fragrance was sold out (so much for the idea that Christmas always suddenly and unexpectedly comes knocking at the door). But luckily, my sweetheart remembered that I already own the J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin fragrance 'Zeitgeist' and that one couldn't go wrong with another variety.

I must admit: At first, I thought, 'Oh dear!', because I remembered not being particularly fond of 'Treffpunkt 8 Uhr' the first time I tried it. But either I was sick back then, or my taste has changed. Regardless - the fact is: 'Treffpunkt 8 Uhr' is truly an exceptionally good fragrance. It is a wonderful combination of floral on one hand, and slightly smoky on the other. Therefore, I also find the name of this traditional fragrance aptly chosen. You meet at 8 o'clock, perhaps take a stroll in the park - only to later dance in a wild Berlin club. It doesn't surprise me that Josephine Baker is said to have worn this scent.

My favorite remains 'Zeitgeist', but for special rendezvous (with my sweetheart, of course!) it can certainly be 'Treffpunkt' as well! :-)"

There's really not much more to say about it. But okay, maybe there is.

I find the algae scent in the top note takes some getting used to, but it's not disturbing. Rather, one is surprised, thinking that if it stays like this, it might not be wearable after all. But Zeitgeist develops quickly, so that the Leatherwood dominates and the scent reminds me of freshly creamed soft skin. Zeitgeist doesn't smell as strong as other products from the traditional perfume manufacturer J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin (yes, the reissue of the Berlin classic drugstore company J.F. Schwarzlose Söhne). But for those who find Trance too sweet, or who are looking for a scent in the context of modernity and tradition, they should get to know Zeitgeist; they should give ZEITgeist some TIME to unfold its splendor….

In a comment here, I read that Un Jardin sur le Nil smells pleasant - and that probably describes it best. Certainly, this "vegetal" aspect is not for everyone. But who wants to smell like yet another floral fragrance? I wouldn't mind if the scent were even more intense and long-lasting. But even so: It is something completely different and certainly shows great individuality.