Ericguse

I have now worn Slut Elixir several times and it is clear to me that this is not a fragrance aimed at the masses. It doesn't aim to please, it is present, uncompromising and therefore exciting.

As I can see from the statements here, it seems to remind some people of Ultra Male by Gaultier. I can only understand this comparison to a limited extent. Perhaps in the opening, which is fresh, slightly fruity and somewhat cool - probably the mint with the red mandarin. After that, it quickly becomes warmer: sweet, fruity, slightly creamy with vanilla, tonka bean and the light woody notes in the background. The ATH Slut Elixir is much more differentiated, much more mature in contrast to the aforementioned designer. It all seems very balanced without ever becoming boring. It lingers for a long time, but barely develops and not dramatically - like a good conversation that simply becomes more intense over time. The longevity is more than decent. What I absolutely love - it doesn't tip over into kitschy or overly youthful, but remains clear in its line - sweet, fruity, but not banal.

I deliberately come back to this. For me, Slut Elixir is a fragrance that doesn't try to please, but simply goes its own way. Charming, stylish and not trying too hard. That's why it suits me both in the office in the morning and when going out in the evening. It works reliably with style and never comes across as obtrusive. If you're looking for depth but still like a clear edge, you'll be pretty happy with this one.

For me, Red Fever is - and I say this with full conviction - the most expressive, perhaps also the most elegant fragrance in the entire Fever series by Aaron Terence Hughes. There is simply no other composition from his house that so convincingly sums up this mixture of opulent sweetness, floral noblesse and this almost elusive but clearly perceptible extravagance.

From the very first spray - and this is not a poetic image, but a real experience - this deep red, fruity note hits you, juicy, intense, almost like a dark berry liqueur that overpowers everything for a moment. But as soon as you realize it, the fragrance glides into a creamy rose - soft, cuddly, but never kitschy or overloaded. This rose stands there like a main character in a play, present, modern and self-assured, but without pushing itself to the fore.

What I particularly appreciate about the fragrance - or rather, what impresses me every time - is this almost paradoxical balance between opulence and restraint. The fragrance is there without being loud. It lingers without clinging. It has a sillage that people notice - but more in the way you notice a movement in the corner of your eye: present, but not demanding. For me, this is not a typically feminine fragrance, even if many read it that way - I simply find it beyond that. It's a fragrance for people who don't want to be pigeonholed - and don't have to be.

At some moments, there are actually flashes of something that reminds me of BR540 - but only briefly, only in terms of structure. It is bolder, warmer, more personal. It's not a fragrance that aims to please. And that's exactly what makes it so appealing to me. It wears like a well-tailored garment that you don't put on to be seen, but because it feels right.

Red Fever is a statement for me. Not flashy, but clear. Not loud, but lasting. A fragrance that tells without explaining. And that's exactly why I love it.