MadameLegras

It all started with the test of Tendre Poison, which I didn't know yet, but was very interested in due to the descriptions available here.

After I was fortunately able to get a sample of it (thanks again for that!), I was immediately taken with it and then searched for the often-cited fragrance twin Cabotine. This raised the question of whether the EdT or the EdP is the better choice. A report on the website "Fragrantica" helped me a lot with this decision; there, the distinction is really well described, and I opted for the EdP.

And it was a hit! The fragrance starts immediately as an opulent bouquet of flowers, with its very special, unmistakable note that it maintains throughout its duration. Over time, it pulls back a bit and develops a darker and softer character, but it never becomes cute or cuddly; instead, it always remains unsweetened and a little bitter. It is not loud or shrill, but always pleasantly subtle. According to the description, this should also be a significant difference from the EdT. While the EdT is described as an explosion, the EdP, in contrast, is described as an "experience of flowers and green notes." The warmth increases over time, while the intensity decreases. Allegedly, the EdT is also supposed to have a longer lasting power than the EdP, which is rather unusual. Unfortunately, I cannot assess these differences, as I do not know the EdT. The longevity of the EdP is indeed not that great for me; after 6 hours, only a hint is perceptible on the skin, so it needs a little touch-up.

Elsewhere, the fragrance has been described as "present." This fits very well for me. I love this unique scent full of flowers on a base of darker woods, without being able to name them all individually. For me, it is a really great composition that embodies all the qualities a fragrance should have.

Cabotine EdP is a perfect companion for me for any season, whether for the office or leisure; with it, I always feel "properly dressed."

Lyric Woman is only the third Amouage fragrance I am getting to know after Ciel and Ubar. Due to the numerous comments, I was very curious and excited to finally try this rose scent. This morning it was time:

Forewarned by the many descriptions as a very intense fragrance, I cautiously tried it on my wrist. The opening was very scratchy and soapy, that I instinctively wanted to wash my hands right away. However, this feeling quickly faded. Immediately after, the expected blooms reveal themselves: very floral, very intense, but still bright. A little later, a wonderful transformation into a velvety, noble rose occurs, warm with a slight oriental touch. Lyric then develops into a darker and warmer scent on me, while still remaining very powerful. It is a dark red, elegant rose, full of pleasant warmth, underpinned with noble spices and slightly powdery. I feel wonderfully enveloped in it, like in a warm and soft cashmere blanket.

Over time, however, an increasing underlying sweetness unfortunately becomes more apparent, which I do not like as much, and the fragrance becomes very creamy. All in all, the scent is more of an oriental heavyweight for me than a rose fragrance - therefore, one should not be too generous with it, as it can easily be overapplied, and one must generally like oriental scents.

For me, it is clearly a fragrance for the colder seasons or cooler summer evenings, more for special occasions; I would not wear it in everyday life. The dark red color of the bottle fits wonderfully with this - it could not have been better chosen.

Addendum 12.11.2019:
A test in the cold season has convinced me: The fragrance is truly a great companion, much more wearable than in summer, with good longevity, and the sweetness is also much more pleasant. This scent is simply beautiful!

I tested this fragrance for the first time during these hot summer days. Lured by the various comments and descriptions of fresh, green, and chypre, I just had to try it.

For the current days, it was a very good decision. The opening is indeed very fresh and lemony-aromatic. Quickly, green, floral notes join in, and this pleasant, refreshing mix remains unchanged for a while, before a subtle mossy base develops in the background. Thus, the fragrance stays the same, and one waits in vain for further development. The intensity also decreases for me after a few hours, so I had to reapply a bit during the day.

It is a very pleasant companion on hot days, very fresh, but also quite restrained. The fragrance composition is beautiful, floral, yet green and herbaceous; however, due to the weaker sillage and low longevity (is it just me?), combined with the rather high price, it is unfortunately not a candidate for purchase. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful, green floral scent that is just the right choice for hot days.

Coco (EdT) is one of those fragrances that has accompanied me for a very long time. I discovered it for myself sometime in the 80s. Since then, it has - whenever it briefly left me - always found its way back.

Back then, I admit I used it more frequently; it was somewhat of an early signature scent. Nowadays, it is for me THE classic evening fragrance, reserved for very special occasions. It perfectly and unmistakably combines the warmth and richness of oriental notes with wonderfully impressive floral scents. Of all the "classic orientals" from that time, it is the one I still feel comfortable with today. The other classics from those days (Opium, Must, etc.) often feel too intense for me now. Coco is different; Coco is never loud, I can still wear Coco well today, and I always feel good with it.

Coco starts off slightly fruity-oriental for me, then immediately follows with its typical floral-oriental note in full intensity, becoming a bit warmer and softer over time. It remains very pleasant in its unmistakable way, always appearing noble and elegant, and never becoming intrusive.

For me, it embodies the essence of a well-groomed classic fragrance that will never go out of style and will always hold an honorary place in my collection.

There are days when I don't want to be sweet and nice, but rather appear confident and independent. Those are the Cabochard days. On such a day, I don't want to present myself with flowery and pleasing scents. I prefer the quirky and edgy note of Cabochard. Admittedly, such days don't happen very often, but when they do, it has to be this fragrance. With Cabochard, you don't aim to please others; you must first please yourself.

The scent starts for me with just a hint of lemon, which quickly hides behind scratchy herbs and only peeks out every now and then. The description "herbaceous spicy men's fragrance" probably fits quite well at this point. Slowly, the scratchy herbs recede, and the fragrance develops into something a bit more floral, without any sweetness or loveliness. In this quirky stage, it lingers on me for quite a while until a warmer, very beautiful undertone eventually emerges. Overall, it is a very green fragrance that is quite difficult for me to put into words, and therefore should be experienced firsthand.

If I were to associate this fragrance with a landscape, only the quirky, captivating rocky coast of Brittany comes to mind. Spectacular, sometimes quite rugged, often rainy, but absolutely worth seeing.