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I don't know how many times I'm going to ask you to fight...

There's really no point anymore!

You're always one step ahead of me, no matter how much I think I've figured out how to beat you now.

Too strong, too unpredictable, and so full of yourself that in the end you don't even care if I like you or not.

You, my dear Eau Sauvage Perfume (2017), don't even really fit into a fragrance category for me!

You may be freshly shaved, walking out of the house like a really well-groomed dandy. But for a barbershop, you're way too erotic, sensual, and demanding. Too much of a statement. Barbershop is super-cool, somewhat indifferent, neutral... that's certainly not you!
You just know what you want ;)

A classic Fougére you are probably also not, with green fern you do not even plug the pipe.

No, you're James Bond, but fallen into an elixir that makes you immortal, in addition to your already existing invulnerability.

You come out of a fight with three people who all regret meeting you, straighten your bow tie with the beginnings of a silly grin, and wring your neck before going back to the dinner party and letting the lady in red convince you to follow her to her room

You don't need it... you're used to that kind of attention.

But you accept the invitation, of course, even though you KNOW that she intends to rob you of more than just your senses...! You relish this challenge, this surprise. The unknown.

James Bond is only describable by himself:
Somewhat oldschool, classic, but at the same time timeless. A paradox! His charm pulls even now, with each generation, throughout. He does not have to, he can, and then he does when he wants. And exactly then!

You shouldn't expect to be able to change him, because in the process of trying to do that, he leads you around by the nose and you change yourself. For him.

To the fragrance.
Eau Sauvage perfume is green, sweet, woody, fresh, floral. Let's say, as a base slightly Fougére. But then it has such a yellow glow, like an ethereal sphere radiating from the center, an olfactory sun. With a sweetness that reminds more of a lavender field, than of vanilla, cinnamon or anything gourmandiges or edible.

Thus, the specified heart notes of lavender, hedion and wildflowers really map the feeling well.

I briefly quote a description:
"This unforced intense, fresh Eau Sauvage perfume sublimates a timeless signature scent full of sunshine with seductive, warm accents."
Yes, warm, sunny, it's all true.... but seductive to the same degree that it repels, I find.

Because unfortunately the sweetness is a bit off-putting for me, I fear lavender and the elemi resin spoil it for me.

If there are other fragrances of this punch, of this counterplay of attractive and repulsive,- then Chanel Egoisté is probably one of them! However, Egoisté is so much more modern, accessible, and just more pleasant to wear for me.
And the thing that nudges you away from it a bit is somehow more interesting and challenging, than really off-putting. More so nudging back, sensationalizing.

I'll continue quoting for a moment.
"François Demachy slightly altered the scent trail of the perfume version of DIOR's Eau Sauvage, adding freshness to its aromatic intensity with the warmth of the Provençal sun."

In a field in Provance, with lavender, wildflowers, and in the midst of it James Bond lies with his Walter PPK, catching his breath for a moment.
His sweat disperses his aftershave into the air even more than usual, combined and amplified with the sweet smell of his sweat.

Yes, that's exactly the picture that presents itself to me, these two worlds meeting here.

I can't rate this fragrance badly because I recognize the artwork in it, and know it must exist.

Wear I can him but also hardly, I just do not have enough class. Must also be able to say times...

And as I said, it spoils me the resinous sweetness, it has then yet echoes of old man aftershave, without being fresh and light enough, and to cushion the weight a little.

Whew, that was probably a bit underhanded now, I must apologise, Mr Bond. I didn't mean to be tactless, of course!

Your silver Aston Martin with new equipment and mission order is already in the garage, on to the next mission!

Since Odyssey Homme was compared with Dior Homme Intense, as well as Valentino Uomo (Intense), I let myself be carried away to a purchase. Are yet these powdery-sweet-masculine fragrances one of my core competencies!

Also Tom Ford Noir Extreme was given as a "related fragrance"...

And well, for not even 15€, you can't go much wrong here.

In the opening Odyssey has me unfortunately only times rather disappointed, has really nothing to do with DHI and VUI ... rather so Spicebomb Extreme without top notes ... in a shallower way, rather unspecific and not very tingling.

In the drydown, however, I feel the fragrance like a rather distinct anecdote to Tom Ford Noir Extreme, relatively authentic even.
However, again, a little paler, less depth, less strength, less everything.

Who wants to have TF Noir Extreme absolutely, but does not want to spend the money for it, or even, who it is too much "statement", too intense, which may quietly times 15 bucks wander over the counter and have fun with this Cheapie.

But all the rest is said, something new you get here with certainty not, so the hunters of the lost treasure will not come across new gold here. ;)

I think part of true greatness of character is admitting a mistake when you've made one.

And obviously Yves Saint Laurent have, but so have I with my 1st review on the fragrance. Since YSL apparently try to mend the mistake, I also want to show greatness, and appreciate it.

But let's start vice-versa:
Yves Saint Laurent have made the mistake of refomulating La Nuit de L'Homme (2009).
What does refomulate mean? - Look for it here in the forum or google it, but in short, when a perfume must be changed in content, because ingredients of it are no longer available / have been banned, or the manufacturer for cost reasons or other reasons, wants to change the formula.

When was the LNDH reformulation?
1. "Ur" version (original version) 2009, dark, sweet and strong
1. Reformulation 2011, fresher but still sow-strong
2. Reformulation 2014, suddenly a shadow of its former self, weak, noticeably smoother.

Since reformulation, YSL have launched a great many alternative versions, so-called "flankers" of the great famous La Nuit de L'Homme, namely:
La Nuit de L'Homme Frozen Cologne
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense
La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Parfum
La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Electrique

These were all, for my taste really good alternatives to the fragrance, but those like me who own the old, unadulterated original know that it nevertheless always remained the king,- and unbeaten the best version of itself!

Again and again were in the reviews and statements of new LNDH Flanker comments that it was "not as good as the original fragrance".

Especially with the "Eau de Parfum", probably many people would have hoped that it is simply a stronger, amplified version of the original. However, YSL as it so often happens, have composed the EdP with completely different notes, which I personally celebrate very much,- the grapefruit with the tons of cardamom just make a completely new, but great smell.

But yes, the old "DNA" remained unfortunately thereby still on the track, the hoped-for satisfaction selbige to experience again in strong, remained out.
Many people saw next to the expensive vintage flacons on the second-hand market the Flanker "Frozen Cologne" as a good alternative, it is but very similar to the "original formula", just a little fresher.

At the 1st testing in the store (so it was also in my 1st comment on the newcomer..) I thought to myself only "Oh, that smells like La Nuit de L'Homme".
At home from shopping, close smelled from the skin, but I suddenly got a strong "Frozen Cologne" impression. In my original review, I then drew cynically about the fact that YSL have only re-bottled the good old Frozen Cologne for base motives...

However, if you own a bottle of it, and wear the fragrance a lot and actively, I think you get a slightly different impression:
It is not Frozen Cologne. I repeat: NOT FROZEN COLOGNE! There is indeed something in it, which reminds one again and again a little bit of it, however, I have the feeling of wearing a vintage version of La Nuit de L'Homme now more and more.

Well, now but the question arises, - WHICH?

Actually, I would like to answer that now after extensive testing with the words of the manufacturer, who writes in the short text to a PR image that illustrates a transition of the classic Eau de Toilette, to the new Bleu Electrique the following:

[ Translated by me into German ]
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La Nuit de L'homme Bleu Electrique is a fresher, more intense version of the Eau de Toilette. The seductive and mysterious warmth of an oriental fragrance. A powerful and contrasting fragrance inspired by the electrifying moment of attraction between two strangers who feel very familiar. Let them ask, "Don't I know you?"
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I think these words clearly show that YSL now actually wanted to bring back good old vintage La Nuit, under the guise of a "Bleu" flanker.
It feels to me that they wanted to make a "main" version of the fragrance, i.e. a fragrance that sort of differentiates itself from the "night" track by alluding to the famous big blues (Bleu de Chanel, Sauvage, etc...) through the "Bleu" predicate, and suggesting to you:

You love La Nuit and want it for the day, in more intense, and a little fresher? This is it. Your LNDH Signature.

And I think they hit the mark pretty well, too. In rewearing it frequently and testing my own bottle, I feel it's pretty close to the vintage 2013-2014 La Nuit, i.e. the 1st reformulation which was still very strong, but a bit fresher and brighter than the Ur version.

The durability and silage are possibly not quite as strong, but after a few hours you still notice it much better than the normal EdT, a veil remains throughout the day. And the scent is a bit rounder than the Vintage 2013, but the impression and the feeling are very congruent for me. It just "feels" the same. :)


Along those lines, I can really recommend this scent to you if you've been craving the vintage version for a long time, but it's not worth all that money to you. I find it far more similar than any clones I've tested of it, no unnecessary chocolate notes or anything....
Also in the A/B test, and judged by others on me, I got the feedback that it is very similar to Vintage + FC anyway.
Think of it vl. as 70% LNDH 2013 + 30% Frozen Cologne, but without that almost bitter "dry ice" accord that Frozen Cologne has.

I give you euretwilen the tip not to judge as hastily as I did, but am all the more eager to hear your opinions on the fragrance.

Thank you YSL for this great perfume! ;)

No, not the perfume....! Where do you think you're going?? That would be terrible!

So to explain my headline:
A few years ago, was considering what we eat for lunch at work. A colleague of mine did not know the Japanese specialty "Sushi" yet, and since most of us are very addicted to Chinese food,- we simply ordered some.

He also agreed to try it after our praises, which I credit to him!

Because he is what food concerns, rather classically inclined, not to say classically Austrian. Say, it is best with the food around meat with a Zuspeise, Schnitzel, goulash, etc... or otherwise it is at least a sausage or Käsleberkässemmel! I think you understand what I mean. ;)

A "short" hour later came the food order, greedily we opened the transparent sushi boxes, and made us in practiced manner about the well-deserved lunch strength.

He however, looked at it skeptically and hesitantly at what was revealed to him, and then very slowly and tentatively tasted it.

He ate his first salmon sushi, gleefully, and deliberately.

And then, after a brief pensive look, suddenly came his rather sarcastic comment, which I will never forget:
"Who would have thought, this tastes like cold fish."

:'D

As a sushi lover, I dare say sushi is more than the sum of its parts.... but to each his own! :D

I hope you enjoyed my little ramble, and think you may now be wondering what it has to do with this perfume.

I feel the same way about "Armani Code Eau de Parfum" as he does about the fish:
From memory, I would have said it smells very similar to the regular Armani Code. Only a little stronger. So exactly how you would imagine Armani Code would smell if it were more concentrated, i.e. stronger.

Many people would probably be happy now that their "sweetheart" was only changed in the concentration (Note: Or at least gives this appearance), I however, am rather disappointed.

I do not own a bottle from the Code series, because to me this sweet fragrance DNA is just too smooth, too nice, too nice, too well-behaved, too perfect.

There is "Eau de Nuit" by the same manufacturer, a far more interesting fragrance. And even that I see rather to the formal suit...

Ok, if I sniff now more often on the wrist of my sample, I find even that the higher concentrated version here, by the amplified sweetness almost in Prada's "L'Homme Absolu" dance area reintintintelt.
Only code just lacks that certain something to be interesting in the process, so my taste.

So who would have thought:
This fragrance smells like Armani Code. And very.

For people who pause a rather compact collection, or prefer fragrances that by no means tick anywhere, a good choice.

I personally, however, prefer the certain "edge", which makes some fragrances interesting, and would (random selection..) Paco Rabanne Pure XS, Invictus Victory, Dior Homme (Intense), Valentino Uomo Intense, or pretty much any La Nuit de L'Homme Flanker, or just Prada L'Homme prefer in any case.

In this sense:
Let the sushi taste good, on which I have made all sushi lovers who read this post, probably now appetite. ;)

As a fan of Carolina Herrera from 1st hour, I could not help but this flanker straight from the jungle immediately to get and test.

Whereas I am almost a taster, I like the current CH Men (reformulated) better than the fabled vintage version.
(Tomatoes fly...)
The current is namely sweeter, which flatter the leather from my point of view better and brings to bear. The vintage version is rougher and fresher for it, and somehow stronger.

CH Beasts goes funnily enough a similar way, because it is also rather less sweet, and for it rougher than the current normal, current "standard" version. So more towards vintage, but with other notes that make Beasts seem somehow spicier, but for my taste also less pleasing, edgier.
I'm afraid it's the violet, cistus and pepper, which in sum just spoil the fragrance for me a little. Where verleiden already sounds a bit too harsh, he is really beautifully done. And a fragrance that will surely please everyone, just by the intense use of cashmere wood. I personally like the sugary-sweet way, and the smooth "red leather" accent of the original but clearly better, whereby such a fresh-tart version here, similar to Grand Tour, just gives me little.

But who would have always wanted CH Men a little more tart, fresh, and airy, should strike here, it is really a great made perfume, with good silage / durability. But just from my point of view has a lot of competition from their own ranks.

I would like to emphasize the presentation: Flacon as well as box are framed in rough velvet fabric, which is really cool to attack, and with the optics a really fine 80s feeling can arise.
That the box thus attracts dust at the same time like a vintage Nilfisk GS80 vacuum cleaner in its prime, is just a little disadvantage ... :D but it looks just really nice.

I find here a product was beautifully holistically designed, with great attention to detail, even as far as the scent is concerned, which on the one hand drives in known tracks, but on the other hand then finds a bit of its own track.

At the end of the day then but rather "For fans", which is why I will probably release my Beast. ;P