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My review of PdM's new Perseus might come across as a little biased, as I'm personally currently on the hunt for a blue summer scent and the contrast means the notes here are perhaps even stronger on me than normal - I'm trying to block that out.

First to the "objective" - H/S are really good on me, the whole fragrance lasts for about 8 hours on me, it is well perceptible and apparently also present for direct neighbors. The bottle is typically PdM heavy and high quality, but above all it is one thing: fitting. For me, the color reflects the fragrance exactly, which I highly appreciate and find remarkable.
The fragrance starts very grapefruit-heavy and seems a little bitter to me. It has something royal about it, the motif of the Sun King fits very well, it seems firm and determined. In terms of fragrance, this is reflected for me in the tart, citrusy opening hours, after about 2 1/2 hours it takes on a certain creaminess on my skin, a hint of luxurious soap perhaps. Afterwards, a mixture of the two directions develops as a result of what feels like drying on rather rough towels. Tart, citrusy and creamy blend well to create a fragrance that is not offensive and yet has charisma.
A summer fragrance with citrus fruits. So far so good, but where is the big BUT? How do you imagine the advertising? Better - how was the advertising for the fragrance designed? I refer to the advertising campaign, in which "a fruity aroma and an acidic sparkling facet" were advertised. Unfortunately, nothing sparkles for me at all. Yes, an acidic sparkle is not necessarily a refreshing sparkle, but even the bitterness from the beginning is extremely dry for me. The grapefruit on the Instagram post in question is juicy and even sprinkled with drops of water - unfortunately, this seems to have been lost along the way, or they got lost on the shelf and got dried fruit.

Of course, this also gives the fragrance something of its own. There are already quite a few citrus-fresh fragrances a la turquoise or light green, so it stands out and does a good job in its own segment. Unfortunately, that doesn't make it mine. For me, it's a King Ludwig in royal robes, enjoying the sun, but who quickly gets a dry throat and calls his servants to give him water. But unfortunately no one comes. Not for the whole long day.

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Of course, a lot has already been said about this fragrance, so I will keep this relatively brief. Advertised on social media as "the seductive winter fragrance par excellence", its area of expertise also lies in winter nights in my opinion, but primarily in discotheques and not at the Christmas market.
It doesn't exude the feeling of security and warmth that, for example, an Althair by PDM does, it doesn't radiate the seriousness of a Carlisle - Spicebomb Extreme is a fragrance of irresistible, but above all immediate temptation. In my review of Althair, I wrote about how it enraptures at the Christmas market and then captivates through cuddle time on the sofa. This one demands immediate attention and closeness.

An exciting citric at the start that quickly darkens and sweetens. It may not be the most spectacular fragrance, but with such a convincing performance and above all the fact that it absolutely fulfills its purpose, it is always convincing and therefore rightly represented in a striking number of collections.

Spicebomb Extreme is the fragrance that you need when a night, a feeling, a desire arises in your life and gives it excitement.

Most of the reviews here still seem to refer to the Private Blend version, which is why I would like to give my opinion on the Signature Line edition here - hence the humoristic headline (I can be booked for stand-up comedy, payment gladly in Althair bottles ;)

I would like to think that I like the fragrance DNA itself, it is what it says on the tin and the fragrance notes alone should make it clear: Love it or Hate it.

The fragrance was and is salty, it is the man who walks through Lübeck, looks rich, but cannot be assigned to any explicit profession. In any case, he wears a well-groomed yet magnificent white beard and sunglasses as he walks along the quay towards his boat. The notes of oud and salt water belong to him, but there is still something slightly pungent - in my mind, however, this comes more from his boat, which is perhaps a little overdue for maintenance? Never mind, it's an edgy and fresh fragrance that can certainly be a hit with the right wearer.

However, the way I perceive the signature version, it doesn't last for long. For me, it doesn't take half an hour before the fragrance becomes an absolute skin scent and is barely perceptible. Sure, it stays on the skin for a long time, but I still find it difficult to rate it as more long-lasting because the silage is significantly weaker than the PB version.

The fragrance is a signature that starts with a memorable, individual first initial, but when it comes to writing the last name, the ink fails and only the signatory himself knows exactly what his name is.

So now the time has come, after being a silent reader for a long time, I have also created a Parfumo account and I dare to write my first review. Despite my prolonged interest, my nose is simply not capable of explicitly smelling the individual fibers of ingredient XY, which is why I would like to share my experience with and my associations to Althair by PDM.

This is the first fragrance that I had been eagerly awaiting to test-sniff with daily visits to the perfumery of my choice until it was finally on the shelf 5 days after release. This was followed by a sample purchase and further daily deliberations, which I shared with my fellow students (no doubt to everyone's delight). Is the fragrance too feminine for me? Is it worth the money? Do I need it if I already have a vanilla-themed winter/date fragrance in Spicebomb Extreme?

On Black Friday, the price issue was at least somewhat resolved, and since then I've had my first niche fragrance in my bathroom, my first really expensive fragrance despite the BF percentage. And the other questions? In my opinion, the fragrance is already very unisex, which I think may be due to the orange blossom, which I perceive very strongly in the opening. In my opinion, however, this does the fragrance a lot of good because, unlike other vanilla fragrances, it makes it a little more airy and not so engaging. For me, the first hour is the feeling of homemade mulled wine with a fresh slice of orange thrown in - this allows you to drink more than conventional ready-made mulled wine, which is so heavy on the stomach - pro tip ;)
After that, the orange blossom diminishes for me and the fragrance becomes heavier for me - more praline, more cinnamon when I look at the fragrance notes. This gives me a feeling of security and well-being. It's no longer mulled wine at the Christmas market, but tea under a blanket on the sofa with a tea light.

Despite its seductive notes, Althair by PDM is by no means a fragrance for me to score points with the ladies (or gentlemen) in winter discos, but rather one for a date at the Christmas market followed by a cuddle session at home. So it's more for an intimate relationship, not a pick-me-up.

For me, however, it represents exactly what I was hoping for from my first niche fragrance; a beautiful, elegant and pleasant scent that will hopefully stay by my side for a long time.