Griebe

Why, one wonders, was Dior Homme so drastically toned down in terms of oil factor? The edges and contours, namely the iris with the lipstick accord, were neutered? Because it was too special, too unique, too risky.
Especially regarding the Asian market, which prefers a much more subdued approach. But perhaps the sales figures in Europe were also no longer satisfactory. And that for the brand's "Homme".
They are the lions, the pride of a fragrance portfolio. They are supposed to be the longest-lasting. If Higher or Fahrenheit (the latter is still a bestseller after Sauvage) are selling poorly. Almost given away. But please not the Homme. That’s what the bigwigs at Dior probably thought. And that’s why it was whittled down and polished. Until this very mainstream cute lemon scent came out. It reminds me of some perfume brand. I just can’t put my finger on it. Yes, now I have it: Creed's Neroli Sauvage from 1994.
For fans of the previous DH, it’s a slap in the face. An innovative men’s fragrance will disappear from the face of the earth. A slightly altered bottle will be filled with a completely different scent. Will the concept work? Dior has always struggled with new names. We know that since Sauvage. But the cash cow from 2015 at least got its own care line. The good old Eau de Sauvage from the 60s was not killed. Fortunately...

At Dior, there has really been a lack of men's fragrance for the broad audience. Fahrenheit, the Eau Sauvages,
Dior Hommes, Dune, and Highers were all very specific in their own right. And all, objectively speaking,
very well done and in some cases milestones in the history of perfume.
After a completely failed marketing "preview," the "mass fragrance" Sauvage has now hit the
market. The uninspired name, combined with the washed-up (but good and charismatic) actor Johnny Depp, aims for high profits. Now, of course, one expects a rough, if not somewhat dusty scent.
The bottle looks good and elegant, at least...
Addendum a few weeks later: I have to take a step back.
I like the scent more and more. Ashamed on my part...

The scent is a disappointment for me. I don't want to go into the individual components,
but it reminds me of Ultrasense by Jil Sander. Only, the Dior is much more long-lasting.
Even though it is supposed to appeal to a large customer base, I miss that certain something, the sophistication,
the allure that a Bleu de Chanel certainly has.
I still like the beginning the most. The heart and base notes, where there is no significant difference,
are bitter, piercing for me, and due to the good longevity, they become very penetrating over time.
I had hoped for more, but I also know that one must not overlook the spirit of the times.
But have times become so timid, so edge-less? In the world of perfume, apparently yes.
How I long for the old Gucci fragrances: Pour Homme1, Rush for Men, or Invy for Men. Or even Davidoff, which had charismatic scent experiences with Relax or Goodlife.
I hope that in the near future not everything becomes a homogeneous mush. Like in the car world, where
all models already look the same. Grim prospects...

Oh jajajaja...it's really weak. It could be due to my condition today, but I had
a sample of a fresh scent on my other wrist that survived Ideal Cologne
a hundred times.
I find this terribly disappointing from such a brand. A hint of nothing.
I didn't think the EDT was that bad, at least it was innovative with its composition.
For me personally, it was a bit too heavy or even cloying, but it had something.
So I had hope for a "Light Version." What came out, however, is too light for me...
I can hardly judge the scent in the heart and base notes, as they were no longer accessible.
The top note corresponds to the above description and that was okay. Hence a generous 50 %
You can do better!

To make it short: Eau is the best for me from the Dior Homme line.
It conveys what I find too little or too much in the other Dior Hommes.
Here is the right sweetness, with a hint of spiciness, the perfect little portion of freshness
and a lot of wonderful aroma.
What I miss in Dior Homme Sport, I have here: great longevity.
I had already thought that my skin doesn't develop some fragrances
the way others can enjoy them enviously.
But with Eau, I seem to have some luck.
Additionally, it has a not overly extravagant elegance. Suitable for day and evening.
In the base note, it really has something of Fierce. But in a small amount, which I
find perfect.
The package is really great.

1998 - I was at the watch fair in Basel, looking for new brands
for our catalog.
I was wearing Declaration by Cartier for the first time. I found it back then
as I do today, amazing. My immediate surroundings were thrilled, and you could also
hear some murmuring at the fair about what smelled so good. It was very hot back then.
In a suit with a shirt, you probably exuded even more than
with lighter clothing.
Declaration has character. Fresh and spicy, it hits powerfully.
From the top note to the heart note to the base. And that’s what really matters.
Noble and masculine with a slight bitterness.
I can't wear it every day; at times, I prefer something lighter.
But I simply find that Declaration makes a straightforward statement.
In business, in leisure, or for an evening out, it is suitable for all occasions. I see it as wearable for men over 30, but it definitely doesn’t feel outdated. It’s true that it doesn’t make any big escapades during the scent development. It doesn’t need to.
You know what you get at the first sniff and won’t be unpleasantly surprised later.
I really hope that it remains with us as a young classic for a long time.
But fortunately, Cartier doesn’t make the dreadful mistake like Gucci, which has replaced all the great scents with mediocre mainstream fragrances.