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Luna Noamde
Aaron has once again delivered a real gem here (with a slight aftertaste).
He simply excels at creating these dark, mystical scents.
Yes, it is (once again) a rose-oud combination, but in the usual top quality of ATH.
Here too, the typical ATH oud dominates, which comes across as beautifully dark and mystical, definitely not a stinker. Carried by an equally beautiful rose (absolute), with a smoky leather in the base.
However, there is also an animalic note present, which for me is wonderfully intertwined and not disturbing. For some noses, it might already be a challenge.
In principle, it can be compared to the first minutes of Ombre Nomade, only the sweet raspberry at the end is missing from Luna.
And here we come to the point that perhaps should not go unmentioned, the slight aftertaste.
Lunar is very close to Ombre Nomade. So close that I can hardly imagine that ATH created this composition by chance. Let's not mention the evil D word,
but a bit more distinctiveness would have been appreciated from ATH here.
Longevity and sillage both play at the upper end; one should not expect a subtle scent. The Ombre Nomade comparison fits here as well.
Conclusion: a scent for special occasions, a scent to stand out and make an impression.
Those looking to save a bit should opt for Ombre Nomade.
He simply excels at creating these dark, mystical scents.
Yes, it is (once again) a rose-oud combination, but in the usual top quality of ATH.
Here too, the typical ATH oud dominates, which comes across as beautifully dark and mystical, definitely not a stinker. Carried by an equally beautiful rose (absolute), with a smoky leather in the base.
However, there is also an animalic note present, which for me is wonderfully intertwined and not disturbing. For some noses, it might already be a challenge.
In principle, it can be compared to the first minutes of Ombre Nomade, only the sweet raspberry at the end is missing from Luna.
And here we come to the point that perhaps should not go unmentioned, the slight aftertaste.
Lunar is very close to Ombre Nomade. So close that I can hardly imagine that ATH created this composition by chance. Let's not mention the evil D word,
but a bit more distinctiveness would have been appreciated from ATH here.
Longevity and sillage both play at the upper end; one should not expect a subtle scent. The Ombre Nomade comparison fits here as well.
Conclusion: a scent for special occasions, a scent to stand out and make an impression.
Those looking to save a bit should opt for Ombre Nomade.
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Miami Night Club
One can speak of a real surprise, as Miami South Beach offers none of what I had imagined.
The first surprise:
The oud makes a spectacular entrance here, only to smolder continuously in the background. Initially slightly animalistic and then increasingly softer, but always present.
Additionally, the coconut keeps coming through in the base. Even though I am absolutely not a fan of it, it has been integrated wonderfully here.
Overall, it is a darker scent. My first association was more of a nightclub in Miami. Tobacco and rum support this impression. I do not perceive curry or carrot individually and I am not sad about it.
The H/S surprises rather negatively, as I expected more.
It should be noted that this is a first impression; it is quite possible that there is more to it than I perceive myself. So please consider the rating with caution.
Lastly, a word about the Naxos comparison. I don't even know if Herbert Stricker made this comparison himself or if one of his testers (Mark Gebauer, etc.) did. In any case, I absolutely cannot endorse this comparison. Where Naxos aims to be sweet and pleasing, Miami South Beach comes across to me as darker and slightly dirty. Miami Night Club instead of a beach stroll in sunshine, indeed.
Addendum: I had to slightly adjust the rating upwards.
I now not only like Miami South Beach well, but really well!
One more point I must add: Unique!
Here we actually have (for me) something new again. No "smells like x with a bit of y" or the 100th copy of a blockbuster...
The first surprise:
The oud makes a spectacular entrance here, only to smolder continuously in the background. Initially slightly animalistic and then increasingly softer, but always present.
Additionally, the coconut keeps coming through in the base. Even though I am absolutely not a fan of it, it has been integrated wonderfully here.
Overall, it is a darker scent. My first association was more of a nightclub in Miami. Tobacco and rum support this impression. I do not perceive curry or carrot individually and I am not sad about it.
The H/S surprises rather negatively, as I expected more.
It should be noted that this is a first impression; it is quite possible that there is more to it than I perceive myself. So please consider the rating with caution.
Lastly, a word about the Naxos comparison. I don't even know if Herbert Stricker made this comparison himself or if one of his testers (Mark Gebauer, etc.) did. In any case, I absolutely cannot endorse this comparison. Where Naxos aims to be sweet and pleasing, Miami South Beach comes across to me as darker and slightly dirty. Miami Night Club instead of a beach stroll in sunshine, indeed.
Addendum: I had to slightly adjust the rating upwards.
I now not only like Miami South Beach well, but really well!
One more point I must add: Unique!
Here we actually have (for me) something new again. No "smells like x with a bit of y" or the 100th copy of a blockbuster...
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Perfection of Perfection
Alex II is considered by many to be the nearly perfect fragrance. To be honest, it felt a bit too “old” for me to wear.
This is exactly where the Burdèl comes in. In the opening, you get a beautiful citrus note, while in the background you can already clearly sense an Alexandrian breeze wafting around your nose.
The first impression immediately captivates me.
Gradually, the citrus recedes and the woody-spicy, slightly sweet notes come more and more to the forefront.
Overall, it remains a bit fresher and lighter than Alexandria II. This fact makes it more wearable for me and (I’ll call it this) “younger.”
An incredibly exciting, special, and alluring fragrance.
To quote FlavioAurel, “Summer over Alexandria.”
If Tiziana Terenzi were not behind the Burdèl, the fragrance would probably be predominantly referred to as a dupe.
So we will kindly leave it as a tribute to perfection.
This is exactly where the Burdèl comes in. In the opening, you get a beautiful citrus note, while in the background you can already clearly sense an Alexandrian breeze wafting around your nose.
The first impression immediately captivates me.
Gradually, the citrus recedes and the woody-spicy, slightly sweet notes come more and more to the forefront.
Overall, it remains a bit fresher and lighter than Alexandria II. This fact makes it more wearable for me and (I’ll call it this) “younger.”
An incredibly exciting, special, and alluring fragrance.
To quote FlavioAurel, “Summer over Alexandria.”
If Tiziana Terenzi were not behind the Burdèl, the fragrance would probably be predominantly referred to as a dupe.
So we will kindly leave it as a tribute to perfection.
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Outstandingly Average
Finally, here is my first Xerjoff.
And to be honest, the first impression was a bit disappointing. Yes, it smelled pleasant, but somehow also just average or simply not "special."
Quickly, I reminded myself of what I actually wanted: a fragrance suitable for everyday use, a scent that lasts, and I naturally expected corresponding quality from Xerjoff.
So, I took another sniff of the test subject.
In the meantime, the pineapple comes through really well, overall it now smells really deliciously fruity and above all very, very high-quality. Yes, I like it!
On to the checklist:
Everyday suitable? Absolutely! It fits anytime and will please everyone.
Quality? You can smell it! Oh yes, you can smell it!
Longevity? It surprised me more than I expected!
Towards the end, it leaves "only" a slightly fruity musk, but that lingers... and lingers... and lingers.
Conclusion: Xerjoff has created a superb everyday fragrance here. Yes, you can find similar scents at a significantly lower price, but only similar! The quality that Xerjoff delivers here is truly unmatched (at least in the cheaper segment).
As always, everyone must decide for themselves the crucial question "is it worth the price." But for me, after initial (and only brief) skepticism, it's a clear yes.
And to be honest, the first impression was a bit disappointing. Yes, it smelled pleasant, but somehow also just average or simply not "special."
Quickly, I reminded myself of what I actually wanted: a fragrance suitable for everyday use, a scent that lasts, and I naturally expected corresponding quality from Xerjoff.
So, I took another sniff of the test subject.
In the meantime, the pineapple comes through really well, overall it now smells really deliciously fruity and above all very, very high-quality. Yes, I like it!
On to the checklist:
Everyday suitable? Absolutely! It fits anytime and will please everyone.
Quality? You can smell it! Oh yes, you can smell it!
Longevity? It surprised me more than I expected!
Towards the end, it leaves "only" a slightly fruity musk, but that lingers... and lingers... and lingers.
Conclusion: Xerjoff has created a superb everyday fragrance here. Yes, you can find similar scents at a significantly lower price, but only similar! The quality that Xerjoff delivers here is truly unmatched (at least in the cheaper segment).
As always, everyone must decide for themselves the crucial question "is it worth the price." But for me, after initial (and only brief) skepticism, it's a clear yes.
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Another unnecessary flanker?
As many (actually all) have already noted, the Absolu is the middle ground between L'Homme and L'Homme Intense. If you already have L'Homme Intense, you really don't need to test this one much.
However, I believe that the different versions of L'Homme do have their justification.
Of course, a combination of L'Homme and L'Homme Intense covers everything, but anyone who has just made acquaintance with Prada should definitely take the time to test them all.
So, for me, the following combination has crystallized:
L'Homme Water Splash for spring and summer.
The Water Splash is also very similar to the regular L'Homme; some say it's almost identical. However, it does have that sharpness that I really like, which makes it my number one choice in summer.
L'Homme Absolu for autumn and winter
In direct comparison, the Intense, as the name suggests, is the more intense version.
Since I was looking for an office scent for the colder days, the Absolu was the better option for me. So, for anyone who doesn't yet have an Intense in their collection, the Absolu is definitely an option.
Overall, the flankers are certainly worth a look, but only if you don't already own one of the alternatives.
However, I believe that the different versions of L'Homme do have their justification.
Of course, a combination of L'Homme and L'Homme Intense covers everything, but anyone who has just made acquaintance with Prada should definitely take the time to test them all.
So, for me, the following combination has crystallized:
L'Homme Water Splash for spring and summer.
The Water Splash is also very similar to the regular L'Homme; some say it's almost identical. However, it does have that sharpness that I really like, which makes it my number one choice in summer.
L'Homme Absolu for autumn and winter
In direct comparison, the Intense, as the name suggests, is the more intense version.
Since I was looking for an office scent for the colder days, the Absolu was the better option for me. So, for anyone who doesn't yet have an Intense in their collection, the Absolu is definitely an option.
Overall, the flankers are certainly worth a look, but only if you don't already own one of the alternatives.
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