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Classics and perennial favorites
A classic and perennial favorite, but probably only in Spain. A fragrance that was first sold 100 years ago and simply has to be good in its own way due to this fact alone.
I received my one-liter bottle from Spain between the holidays. Presumably the fragrance is sold in such huge containers because Spanish barbershops still need huge quantities to keep their customers happy.
I got my first impression on delivery because the container was not completely sealed and a few milliliters had spilled into the package. My dog found the scent extremely fascinating even then, as he kept rolling around in the fragrant wrapping paper.
Today, I finally filled an atomizer for the first time. A few drops fell to the floor and again my dog was on the spot. Nimrod (that's his name) is obviously not a hunting terrier at all, but most probably a dandy in disguise...
What does he smell like? Wonderfully spicy, floral, sweet, woody and with a good dash of musk. Definitely very high-quality! I can't stop smelling my wrist. It reminds me of something tried and tested. But what? A person, a fragrance or did I go to a Spanish barber in a past life? No, I have it: as a teenager, I once had a "snuff phase". Varon Dandy reminds me of one of my snuffs back then.
Impressive sillage, not long-lasting for a good cologne, but quite decent. Given the retail price, it doesn't really matter, you could almost bathe in it.
The Dandy bottle pictured above is phenomenal, but the other old bottles are also great.
Now the After Shave is waiting for a first test. Also in a 1-liter bottle, of course.
I received my one-liter bottle from Spain between the holidays. Presumably the fragrance is sold in such huge containers because Spanish barbershops still need huge quantities to keep their customers happy.
I got my first impression on delivery because the container was not completely sealed and a few milliliters had spilled into the package. My dog found the scent extremely fascinating even then, as he kept rolling around in the fragrant wrapping paper.
Today, I finally filled an atomizer for the first time. A few drops fell to the floor and again my dog was on the spot. Nimrod (that's his name) is obviously not a hunting terrier at all, but most probably a dandy in disguise...
What does he smell like? Wonderfully spicy, floral, sweet, woody and with a good dash of musk. Definitely very high-quality! I can't stop smelling my wrist. It reminds me of something tried and tested. But what? A person, a fragrance or did I go to a Spanish barber in a past life? No, I have it: as a teenager, I once had a "snuff phase". Varon Dandy reminds me of one of my snuffs back then.
Impressive sillage, not long-lasting for a good cologne, but quite decent. Given the retail price, it doesn't really matter, you could almost bathe in it.
The Dandy bottle pictured above is phenomenal, but the other old bottles are also great.
Now the After Shave is waiting for a first test. Also in a 1-liter bottle, of course.
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J. G. Mouson & Co., Frankfurt, founded in 1843
In this very interesting article (see link below*) about the history of the traditional Frankfurt company J. G. Mouson & Co. a product catalog from 1898 is mentioned, which already lists the fragrance Tai Tai at that time.
in 1898, the Mouson company had no fewer than 600 items on offer. The famous Mouson cream was launched in 1912.
The famous Mousonturm, an expressionist building dating from 1926, still stands in Frankfurt today. The impressive building is now a cultural center and houses a theater, among other things.
in 1972, the Mouson family sold the family business, officially ending its history.
Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to add Tai Tai to my collection, but it won't be long now. I will provide the fragrance description in due course...
*) http://rmt-magazin.de/vermischtes/gesellschaft/3076-aufstieg-und-niedergang-einer-dynastie-auf-dem-weg-zu-einem-weltunternehmen-stand-am-anfang-die-seifen-und-lichterfabrikation-.HTML
in 1898, the Mouson company had no fewer than 600 items on offer. The famous Mouson cream was launched in 1912.
The famous Mousonturm, an expressionist building dating from 1926, still stands in Frankfurt today. The impressive building is now a cultural center and houses a theater, among other things.
in 1972, the Mouson family sold the family business, officially ending its history.
Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to add Tai Tai to my collection, but it won't be long now. I will provide the fragrance description in due course...
*) http://rmt-magazin.de/vermischtes/gesellschaft/3076-aufstieg-und-niedergang-einer-dynastie-auf-dem-weg-zu-einem-weltunternehmen-stand-am-anfang-die-seifen-und-lichterfabrikation-.HTML
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