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Like Mum's Fresh Laundry
Yes, those were the days when freshness was still understood as the "Pour Homme" by Van Cleef and Arpels. Not a fruity or soft freshness like one might know today, but a rugged, masculine freshness. Where can you still find that?
This fragrance surprised me quite a bit at first: I had it among my perfumes to test for a while and initially avoided it, as the scent escaping from the bottle was anything but promising.
However, once you apply it to the skin, you are immediately captivated by its allure. Dark, indeed, but for me infinitely clean and fresh.
And so elegant.
Sometimes I wonder how wonderful it would be if all men today would perfume themselves so stylishly...
No question, this fragrance is a major hit from the 70s that I can only warmly recommend!
This fragrance surprised me quite a bit at first: I had it among my perfumes to test for a while and initially avoided it, as the scent escaping from the bottle was anything but promising.
However, once you apply it to the skin, you are immediately captivated by its allure. Dark, indeed, but for me infinitely clean and fresh.
And so elegant.
Sometimes I wonder how wonderful it would be if all men today would perfume themselves so stylishly...
No question, this fragrance is a major hit from the 70s that I can only warmly recommend!
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Do I have you or do I love you or....
I have two things to say about "Exception" by Gainsboro:
1. I don't like fragrances like "Exception"!
2. For inexplicable reasons, I can't get away from "Exception"!
Does that contradict itself? No, not at all! Originally - and this wasn't long ago - I would have kept a huge distance from such a perfume. Too aromatic, too overpowering. But there is something about this scent, or better said IN this scent, that makes it so strangely irresistible.
Sure, it's not for every day, nor exactly for the height of summer. But to indulge in its aroma every now and then, as a sort of snack, it is perfectly suitable.
Measured against the famous "G-Man," the little brother has nothing to be ashamed of or to hide, because "Exception" definitely comes across as more refined.
Moreover: Anyone who wears "Exception" can be assured of the highest exclusivity, as this fragrance is an absolute rarity that is hardly available anymore.
But I'm fine with it, because what brings more olfactory joy than smelling different from the mundane rest of this world?
Exactly!
Warm regards from Saxony
1. I don't like fragrances like "Exception"!
2. For inexplicable reasons, I can't get away from "Exception"!
Does that contradict itself? No, not at all! Originally - and this wasn't long ago - I would have kept a huge distance from such a perfume. Too aromatic, too overpowering. But there is something about this scent, or better said IN this scent, that makes it so strangely irresistible.
Sure, it's not for every day, nor exactly for the height of summer. But to indulge in its aroma every now and then, as a sort of snack, it is perfectly suitable.
Measured against the famous "G-Man," the little brother has nothing to be ashamed of or to hide, because "Exception" definitely comes across as more refined.
Moreover: Anyone who wears "Exception" can be assured of the highest exclusivity, as this fragrance is an absolute rarity that is hardly available anymore.
But I'm fine with it, because what brings more olfactory joy than smelling different from the mundane rest of this world?
Exactly!
Warm regards from Saxony
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A Nice Companion
No, it is not necessarily something extravagant, nor is it something outstanding or particularly noteworthy. Quite average in a way. BUT - it is a nice companion!
Not one to push itself to the forefront, rather a quiet, but all the more pleasant companion.
It was an early attempt by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to establish himself in the perfume business. As a fashion designer, he was able to dress numerous celebrities, even the Pope wore Castelbajac’s designs for a time.
Just three years after the company was founded in 1978, this fragrance hit the market - but with rather moderate success.
But why exactly? A pleasant scent, typical for its time, perhaps even belonging more to the 70s. The sillage and longevity are also commendable.
Maybe it is its quiet, somewhat overshadowed nature among the many good perfumes of that time that prevented it from achieving greater success in the market...
It is not something one must have, but if you can get it at a good price, you can confidently go for it. There is certainly nothing to regret...
Warm regards from Saxony
Not one to push itself to the forefront, rather a quiet, but all the more pleasant companion.
It was an early attempt by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to establish himself in the perfume business. As a fashion designer, he was able to dress numerous celebrities, even the Pope wore Castelbajac’s designs for a time.
Just three years after the company was founded in 1978, this fragrance hit the market - but with rather moderate success.
But why exactly? A pleasant scent, typical for its time, perhaps even belonging more to the 70s. The sillage and longevity are also commendable.
Maybe it is its quiet, somewhat overshadowed nature among the many good perfumes of that time that prevented it from achieving greater success in the market...
It is not something one must have, but if you can get it at a good price, you can confidently go for it. There is certainly nothing to regret...
Warm regards from Saxony
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Not for everybody
There is not much to add to what my predecessor said; he expressed it beautifully:
"Enrico Coveri pour Homme" is the stroke of genius of a youthful designer; a captivatingly beautiful and warm fragrance that lovingly embraces its wearer. Far from the mainstream, one would certainly not create such a perfume today.
It was probably never a product for the mass market, but always just a hidden gem for individualists. The fact that it has been discontinued and hardly anyone remembers it ultimately reflects the poor taste of today's consumers.
Those interested can try their luck at a large auction house. But they will have to dig deep into their pockets, as the last remaining bottles come at a price...
Warm regards from Saxony
"Enrico Coveri pour Homme" is the stroke of genius of a youthful designer; a captivatingly beautiful and warm fragrance that lovingly embraces its wearer. Far from the mainstream, one would certainly not create such a perfume today.
It was probably never a product for the mass market, but always just a hidden gem for individualists. The fact that it has been discontinued and hardly anyone remembers it ultimately reflects the poor taste of today's consumers.
Those interested can try their luck at a large auction house. But they will have to dig deep into their pockets, as the last remaining bottles come at a price...
Warm regards from Saxony
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Greetings from the Chemical Factory
I can keep this quite short:
In the last few months, I've mostly been dealing with older fragrances and have more or less neglected the "modern" perfumes. When I subjected myself to "The One" again this morning, it nearly knocked me over! What a difference! After weeks of being spoiled, it's almost a culture shock...
What has become of our time when such a concoction becomes a market success? I can only explain it to myself by thinking that most people buy and love whatever is presented to them. Many young people probably don't even know what a "real" perfume is supposed to smell like...
This extremely synthetic mixture is an imposition! Even in the good old GDR at the "VEB Haushaltschemie Bitterfeld," probably more sophisticated products were made.
It's a shame that so many contemporaries waste their time on "The One" - there is so incredibly much better to discover in this world. Really a shame...
Warm regards from Saxony
In the last few months, I've mostly been dealing with older fragrances and have more or less neglected the "modern" perfumes. When I subjected myself to "The One" again this morning, it nearly knocked me over! What a difference! After weeks of being spoiled, it's almost a culture shock...
What has become of our time when such a concoction becomes a market success? I can only explain it to myself by thinking that most people buy and love whatever is presented to them. Many young people probably don't even know what a "real" perfume is supposed to smell like...
This extremely synthetic mixture is an imposition! Even in the good old GDR at the "VEB Haushaltschemie Bitterfeld," probably more sophisticated products were made.
It's a shame that so many contemporaries waste their time on "The One" - there is so incredibly much better to discover in this world. Really a shame...
Warm regards from Saxony
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