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I bought the Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum blindly on recommendation and was really looking forward to it. As soon as I got home, I had to try the fragrance and spray it on. Unfortunately, I was shocked, and not in a positive way...

A brief backstory: About half a year ago, I bought the 212 Men Eau de Toilette and found it intriguing because it has a very green character and smells quite unique - or at least it did for me at that time. Grass green and fresh, but unfortunately with a synthetic note that annoyed me over time. The longevity was brutal for me; even 2-3 days later, I could still smell it on my clothes. However, I sold the fragrance again because I found it too overwhelming. Parisian Musc is significantly more elegant and of higher quality than the "212 Men (Eau de Toilette) | Carolina Herrera." The similarity ends with the fresh green note.

Since I also bought the Fico di Amalfi in the meantime and absolutely love it, I wanted to dive further into the world of fig fragrances. The Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum has almost nothing in common with Fico di Amalfi except for the fig note.

The Fico is a super fresh summer fragrance that practically screams for high temperatures. The Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum is not quite as fresh. It completely lacks the citrus notes, just like the "212 Men (Eau de Toilette) | Carolina Herrera."

So I sprayed the fragrance for the first time, and yes, I was very, very disappointed. But I couldn't believe that this was all there was to it, so I sprayed it on again over the next 3-4 days. Time and again, I thought something smelled great, but I wasn't sure if it was the fragrance I had already used in the morning or just a spritz of Parisian Musc.

I then gave it a chance and sprayed it on in the morning despite my reluctance. Again, the extremely green character, but very soft. At first, I thought I needed to spray more because the sprayer hardly releases anything from the bottle - but I was quickly proven wrong. This thing is unexpectedly strong and lasts fantastically. After work, I still had a cloud trailing behind me. Okay - don't overdo it, try again and again...

I work in an open-plan office with enough space around me, which has the advantage that I don't fog up the rooms. However, it can still be exhausting if someone overdoes their fragrance. With the right dosage of Parisian Musc, I believe it fits perfectly in this situation:

It starts, as mentioned, very green, which is probably the fig leaf. I wouldn't call it sweet; it's more like a type of sweetener, not as thick and sweet as, for example, sugar or honey - maybe a kind of fruitiness. This green note remains present throughout the entire fragrance journey and is the main player, permanently. Over time, the fragrance becomes softer, creamier, fluffier, and perhaps a bit powdery. It doesn't clash, is always gentle, but still has a strong presence and is always noticeable - for me, it lasts easily 10-12 hours and is quite perceptible.
You have to honestly say that it doesn't go through any great development; it remains quite simple and linear, just becoming creamier over time. And a constant freshness accompanies the fragrance throughout its entire life.

The Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum is extremely unisex (if such a designation even exists). It leans neither one way nor the other. Men looking for a testosterone-laden masculine fragrance are definitely in the wrong place.

The bottle is okay, the sprayer only releases a little, but that's good - the issue of overdosage. I can well imagine that this is a fragrance you could wear all the time. Due to its green character, I think it might be less suitable for winter - but I still need to test that. It works very well in warm temperatures - it also performs surprisingly well on very hot days.

Conclusion:
I also had my initial difficulties with this fragrance, as with others - but now I find it simply top! The fragrance, although very linear and simple, is very high quality and well made. I don't smell any synthetic notes like in the 212 Men Eau de Toilette at any time. The bottle is also fitting. It's not cheap - I found it on sale for around 90.- and believe it's worth the price - even more.

The fragrance has definitely piqued my curiosity for more scents from this house - I will probably check out one or two more.

I recommend testing the fragrance. Due to its green and soft-round and fluffy character, it is certainly not for everyone. But if you can test it, do so - and maybe you will need several attempts before it clicks. I have the feeling that many fragrances are now often only evaluated based on the first hour, although that is really just a small part of a fragrance's life...

Thank you for reading - I hope I have given you some insight - and I would appreciate a trophy.

Yves Saint Laurent Myslf surprised me at first impression, as right after spraying it, a distinctly floral note emerges: White flowers rise directly to the nose and give the fragrance a slightly feminine lightness at the beginning. This left me somewhat speechless - I seriously wondered if this was actually a men's fragrance.

However, after a short time, a subtle spiciness comes forth, giving the fragrance character and depth without ever being intrusive. The longer I wore it, the more it convinced me. Essentially, it remains very fresh, but becomes woodier over time. My curiosity was piqued - and so I kept reaching for it. In my collection, which consists of around 50 to 60 fragrances, it is indeed the scent I have used up the fastest. The small 40-ml bottle lasted just under two months, and I have since treated myself to a 150-ml refill, as I find the price-performance ratio - especially on sale - to be very good.

For me, Myslf is an absolute all-rounder and an ideal joker if you want to own only a few fragrances. I first tested it in winter, where it surprisingly performed very well. However, its true element for me is spring, also summer or autumn: Here it really shines - fresh, clean, lightly floral-sweet, and with a cheerful aura. Yes, a certain synthetic quality is perceptible, but it doesn’t bother me personally at all.

Myslf also scores in terms of longevity and projection: On skin and clothing, it remains present for hours, and the sillage creates a pleasant aura - always noticeable, but never intrusive. Its fresh, clean aura makes it a fragrance that practically fits any occasion. Especially in the office, I see it as a perfect companion - unobtrusively elegant, yet expressive. Additionally, it brings a light sweetness that never becomes overwhelming, but always remains subtle.

The bottle is simple, appears high-quality, and sprays very well. Thanks to its compact shape, it takes up little space, which unfortunately also means that it stands a bit unstably.

Overall, I must say that I am very positively surprised today and rate Myslf significantly better than many here in the Parfumo community. Perhaps it is because some are generally skeptical of new designer fragrances or do not have much faith in the brand. Sure, it is not a niche fragrance - but in my opinion, it has its own character and stands out from the crowd. I can only recommend that everyone test it themselves and give it a chance over several days - especially if you are looking for a fresh and versatile fragrance for everyday office wear.

I have now had Layton for a year. It was one of my first niche fragrances and I can recommend it for exactly that reason: If you're thinking about diving into the niche world (is PdM still niche?), you can confidently go for this one. It is a sweet scent that many people like because it does a lot of things right.

It starts with a fruity, sweet-fresh accord - one of the most beautiful things I have ever smelled, simply amazing! After about 20 to 30 minutes, the freshness fades and the sweetness comes through more. The woody notes also become increasingly noticeable.
I don't smell much of the geranium and violet, so don't be put off if you're not into floral scents, because in my opinion, it is (thankfully!) not floral at all.

The sweetness never completely disappears, but it retreats to the background and increasingly gives way to the woody accords. And that's exactly where my problem lies. The longer you wear it, the darker it becomes. The initial freshness and the apple completely disappear, making way for a scent note that I can't quite categorize. For me, the scent becomes extremely heavy, dark, and somewhat burdensome after about 2 hours - amusingly, I only notice this when I sit still, like when eating, having an after-work beer, working, or similar activities. As soon as I move around more, I get to smell the wonderful sillage again and keep thinking how great it is.

And that's unfortunately the problem: I wear fragrances because I enjoy smelling them myself. Sure, it's great to leave a beautiful scent trail behind, but I want to smell that scent trail too, not this dark, almost earthy one. Of course, one could argue that I should move around more - true! Nevertheless, I find it very exhausting to have to "struggle" with this scent while others enjoy its wonderful sillage.

Because of this, I got the "Détour Rouge | Al Haramain / الحرمين" as well as the black one. I also tried Dusk and last but not least "Xclusif Oud Bleu | Orientica". All of these aim very much in the direction of Layton, and I believe that "Xclusif Oud Bleu | Orientica" is the most similar to Layton, also in terms of performance. Unfortunately, all of these fragrances have the problem of this increasingly heavy scent DNA. I have already sold all the copies and I am still torn about Layton. On one hand, the absolutely fantastic top note, on the other hand, this scent progression. I'm still not sure if I will keep it.

Longevity and sillage are, in my opinion, very good - not as intense as "Interlude Man | Amouage," for example, but that's a good thing.

I clearly see it on a man, especially when the scent moves into the base notes.

Maybe someone has a tip for me for a fragrance that goes in a similar direction as Layton but stays fresher? "Impact Intense | Tommy Hilfiger," from Hilfiger, I from Costume National, or even "Lalique White in Black | Lalique," perhaps? Can someone help me with that?

With this scent, I am torn: On one hand, I find the first hour great, on the other hand, it drifts into the boring as you wear it longer. I like fragrances that have a scent development, which is why I can't relate to DUA fragrances.

Here, one must differentiate: There are people who like it when the top note remains the same and the scent doesn't change significantly, and there are others who get annoyed when the scent stays the same. I definitely belong to the second group.

As many others have described before me, the fragrance starts with an absolutely brilliant, fresh lime note without any sweetness. It fits perfectly into the height of summer, and that is the first point: In my opinion, only in the height of summer, because at lower temperatures, the lime note doesn't really fit.

In the first 30 - 60 minutes, the scent development is really nice, the lime gradually recedes into the background and the sweetness comes through more and more. One should not expect a penetrating sweetness like in Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely or similar. I perceive this sweetness more as an artificial sweetener, Assugrin or Stevia, something like that. Many find a coconut note here, which I honestly can't really perceive. But maybe this coconut note is exactly the sweetness being referred to.

The lime never completely disappears, but, and this is the second point: After about an hour, the fragrance has already reached its base note and then remains true to itself for hours. This is a point I must particularly highlight: The longevity and also the sillage are excellent for a summer fragrance! The packaging and the bottle are also very, very beautiful. A high-quality bottle and a good sprayer, everything is wonderful.

I see it on both women and men alike: feel free.

And with that, I come to the conclusion - I can really only say good things about the fragrance:
- It is truly very beautiful.
- It lasts long and projects well.
- And last but not least, the price-performance ratio is also good.

It is not cheap, but the price-performance ratio is good (in contrast to all the Chanel fragrances I have tested).

Personally, too little happens in this fragrance for me. It is too monotonous, and because it lasts extremely long and has no significant scent development, it becomes annoying over time (by the way, the same problem with Hawas for Him).

All in all, a great fragrance, which in my opinion is a bit overrated.

My advice: Test it, it is really great. Spray it on skin and clothes, not on paper strips, and above all: Test it throughout the day.

I hope I could help you a bit. I would be very happy about a trophy.

I have to defend Blue Cypress here, as I don't understand why it is rated so "poorly" here.

It is said to have a similarity to Ege by Nishane, which I can only partially confirm. The opening is a bit bumpy and indeed leans slightly in that direction, but Blue Cypress has a completely different DNA and, in my opinion, changes significantly throughout the fragrance development.

While in the first 5-10 minutes it still goes somewhat towards Ege, meaning it has a "cucumber-like" note without much spiciness, it gradually develops towards cypress and becomes increasingly spicy. I even perceive a hint of Tom Ford's Costa Azzurra Parfum at times, which is probably due to the white cypress in the fragrance pyramid. After about 2 hours, the cypress recedes a bit, and the scent becomes spicier, reminiscent of Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette by Armani. I don't mean that it smells exactly the same, but that it goes in the same direction: a fresh-spicy Aquate with a cypress touch.

I have rarely had a perfume that changes so dramatically - a true surprise bag. The scent development is therefore very exciting, much more so than with many even more expensive examples.

I find the longevity and sillage better than rated here. On me, it lasts easily 6-7 hours and is constantly noticeable.

The bottle is, as is usually the case with Goldfield & Banks, very simple, but gives a high-quality impression. In my opinion, it looks very good, and the spray head is very well dosed and sprays a decent amount - this is also the case with all the fragrances I have from Goldfield & Banks, as they hardly differ. All in all, it is a very successful presentation.

The fragrance is also very wearable for women at first - but the longer the scent lasts, the more I see it on a man - but of course, everyone can wear it as they wish.

I recommend anyone who can appreciate fragrances like "Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) | Giorgio Armani," "Chrome (Eau de Toilette) | Azzaro," "Light Blue pour Homme Eau Intense | Dolce & Gabbana," or similar to give this scent a chance and try it out. It goes in that direction but always keeps the cypress in the background. I like it a lot. After Pacific Rock Moss and "Bohemian Lime | Goldfield & Banks," it is my number 3. Unfortunately, Ingenious Ginger did not work for me, as it is not as fresh as often stated here.

In this sense: Try the fragrances yourself and don't always rely blindly on what is written here - not even on the review I just wrote - maybe you perceive the scent quite differently.

...and I would be happy about a trophy.