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Fleeting Happiness - a Love Story.
In the pulsating heart of a city, where life never seemed to rest, lived a man. He was a lover of fragrances, always in search of a perfume whose magic could enchant him.
One day, he stumbled upon a summer scent in a YouTube video that he had never heard of, and its description sounded enticing. Curious, he began to search for experiences related to the fragrance and found some.
The English critics praised the intoxicating opening of citrus fruits, particularly the zesty sweet freshness of mandarin, comparable to a lively awakening of the senses. It was described as a symphony of sparkling notes, where lemon, lime, and the surprising sweetness of mandarin danced on the olfactory stage. Inspired by the idea, he envisioned strolling through a sunlit orchard, surrounded by the zesty freshness of ripe fruits.
Yet amidst the praise, there was a subtle hint of a limitation. Some critics noted a short longevity - a fleeting encounter rather than a lasting embrace.
By now it was clear: he had to try this fragrance and form his own opinion. Since the scent was available for just under €30 for 100ml, the decision was easy, and just a few days later, he held the fragrance in his hands. The glass felt cool and smooth in his hand. The bottle appeared simple yet appealing - timelessly elegant.
As he sprayed the scent on his wrist, a vibrant explosion enveloped him, a symphony of citrus fruits and the zesty sweet freshness of mandarin. He felt invigorated, ready to face the world with renewed vitality and a smile.
With each passing day, he enjoyed the fragrance and the feeling it evoked within him.
Yet there were moments when he longed for a scent that lingered. He couldn't shake the feeling that "Happy for Men" was like a brilliant firework, captivating - but fleeting.
In the end, he found himself torn between the intoxicating beginning and the fleeting end of this fragrance.
It was a story of highs and farewells, a love story with a bittersweet aftertaste.
And as he stood in the hustle and bustle of the city, he realized that perhaps, like all things in life, "Happy for Men" was a fragrant reminder that beauty often lies in transience.
This realization made him understand that the fragrance knew no gender boundaries. It was an olfactory companion for all who celebrated the dynamic energy of life.
One day, he stumbled upon a summer scent in a YouTube video that he had never heard of, and its description sounded enticing. Curious, he began to search for experiences related to the fragrance and found some.
The English critics praised the intoxicating opening of citrus fruits, particularly the zesty sweet freshness of mandarin, comparable to a lively awakening of the senses. It was described as a symphony of sparkling notes, where lemon, lime, and the surprising sweetness of mandarin danced on the olfactory stage. Inspired by the idea, he envisioned strolling through a sunlit orchard, surrounded by the zesty freshness of ripe fruits.
Yet amidst the praise, there was a subtle hint of a limitation. Some critics noted a short longevity - a fleeting encounter rather than a lasting embrace.
By now it was clear: he had to try this fragrance and form his own opinion. Since the scent was available for just under €30 for 100ml, the decision was easy, and just a few days later, he held the fragrance in his hands. The glass felt cool and smooth in his hand. The bottle appeared simple yet appealing - timelessly elegant.
As he sprayed the scent on his wrist, a vibrant explosion enveloped him, a symphony of citrus fruits and the zesty sweet freshness of mandarin. He felt invigorated, ready to face the world with renewed vitality and a smile.
With each passing day, he enjoyed the fragrance and the feeling it evoked within him.
Yet there were moments when he longed for a scent that lingered. He couldn't shake the feeling that "Happy for Men" was like a brilliant firework, captivating - but fleeting.
In the end, he found himself torn between the intoxicating beginning and the fleeting end of this fragrance.
It was a story of highs and farewells, a love story with a bittersweet aftertaste.
And as he stood in the hustle and bustle of the city, he realized that perhaps, like all things in life, "Happy for Men" was a fragrant reminder that beauty often lies in transience.
This realization made him understand that the fragrance knew no gender boundaries. It was an olfactory companion for all who celebrated the dynamic energy of life.
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Everyday Hero and King of the Night
In the moonlight, a fragrance awakens,
La Nuit de L'Homme made in blue.
Cardamom dances in a magical play,
Spicy, warm, seducing so much.
Ginger notes awaken the senses,
The night awakens, let its poem begin.
The electric nuance, blue and fine,
Gives the fragrance the shine of illusion.
Woody tones, soft and clear,
Embrace the night, so wonderful.
Cardamom, the soul of the scent so pure,
Tells stories of desire and allure.
In La Nuit de L'Homme, Bleu Électrique,
Cardamom becomes the essence poetically.
A fragrance that whispers, alluring, soft,
In every note, by day and by night.
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Scent: 9.5/10
Love at first scent cloud. Back then a blind buy - today I wouldn't want to miss it. Suitable for everyday and all-weather use - in midsummer, however, another fragrance can show what it can do.
Longevity: 7.5/10
Better than expected and significantly better than the current La Nuit De L'Homme EdT. For an 8-hour workday, you are well equipped.
Sillage: 7/10
Reserved, noble, elegant. Doesn't need to shout for attention. Wouldn't fit at all, in my opinion.
Bottle: 7/10
Beautifully crafted glass, simple, elegant. The cap could be of higher quality, but it doesn't look cheap either, just "room for improvement".
A wonderful fragrance that almost always works - its strengths, in my opinion, shine best on lovely evenings for two. For me, it is definitely also super wearable in everyday life - especially when you catch a cozy warm whiff of it in your nose when the wind has just the right strength and direction, it's simply lovely.
Definitely recommended, unless you don't like cardamom - which plays the main role here and does so beautifully.
Thank you for reading and wishing you all a lovely day.
La Nuit de L'Homme made in blue.
Cardamom dances in a magical play,
Spicy, warm, seducing so much.
Ginger notes awaken the senses,
The night awakens, let its poem begin.
The electric nuance, blue and fine,
Gives the fragrance the shine of illusion.
Woody tones, soft and clear,
Embrace the night, so wonderful.
Cardamom, the soul of the scent so pure,
Tells stories of desire and allure.
In La Nuit de L'Homme, Bleu Électrique,
Cardamom becomes the essence poetically.
A fragrance that whispers, alluring, soft,
In every note, by day and by night.
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Scent: 9.5/10
Love at first scent cloud. Back then a blind buy - today I wouldn't want to miss it. Suitable for everyday and all-weather use - in midsummer, however, another fragrance can show what it can do.
Longevity: 7.5/10
Better than expected and significantly better than the current La Nuit De L'Homme EdT. For an 8-hour workday, you are well equipped.
Sillage: 7/10
Reserved, noble, elegant. Doesn't need to shout for attention. Wouldn't fit at all, in my opinion.
Bottle: 7/10
Beautifully crafted glass, simple, elegant. The cap could be of higher quality, but it doesn't look cheap either, just "room for improvement".
A wonderful fragrance that almost always works - its strengths, in my opinion, shine best on lovely evenings for two. For me, it is definitely also super wearable in everyday life - especially when you catch a cozy warm whiff of it in your nose when the wind has just the right strength and direction, it's simply lovely.
Definitely recommended, unless you don't like cardamom - which plays the main role here and does so beautifully.
Thank you for reading and wishing you all a lovely day.
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Honey, the coffee is ready.
Recently, just in time for summer, I had the opportunity to get a 100ml bottle of Uomo Casual Life for just under €20.
- Cardamom in the pyramid and yet a summer scent? Check.
- Coffee in a fragrance that I've been eyeing for a while? Check.
- Recommendation from Jeremy? Unnecessary, but present - hopefully it won't hurt - Check.
The package arrived without any difficulties on its long journey from beautiful Sweden. The packaging promises nothing extraordinary, just like the bottle. The bottle doesn't strike me as particularly cheap, but it doesn't feel premium either. Perhaps the plastic applications on the sides could have been designed more elegantly. The spray head could be a little smaller for my taste, but it distributes the liquid quite finely. Not top-notch, but still solidly average.
I first sprayed the scent twice into the packaging, as there were no test strips available, and held it under my nose every now and then, lightly waving it.
I smelled a somewhat synthetic freshness that also had a slight sharpness to it. No coffee, no cardamom, and any citrus was very soft and far back, if at all.
Even after several hours, I was not granted any coffee. That "sharp" note from the beginning was no longer discernible; the scent could have been any generic "blue" shower gel scent.
The next day, I wanted to give it another try. This time I sprayed just one spritz directly onto my skin - because what I had smelled the day before wasn't bad. This time I noticed the citrus much more strongly; the sharpness was hardly noticeable anymore and felt more appropriate. Additionally, I sensed a kind of bitter-sweetness. This sweetness intensified over time, and now a coffee note was discernible. I didn't find it particularly strong in coffee, more like a mild and southern coffee. Very delicious. After about 2 hours, the scent became a bit "softer," the sweetness decreased, and a certain woodiness emerged.
Overall, I find the longevity to be acceptable to good. What I perceive here and really like is this phenomenon that after a few hours, I feel like the scent is gone, only to catch a light coffee sweetness in a draft that I enjoy.
With perfume, it's often like with people; beauty reveals itself at second glance.
If you like sweet gourmand scents and have the chance to grab it for around €20, go for it. However, you shouldn't expect anything that will blow you away.
So, my first scent that at least partially features coffee - for trying out, this was great for me. For the next one, the coffee note can be a bit stronger and perhaps less sweet. Let's see where the journey goes.
In my mind, a beautiful image forms around the scent. I sit in front of a tent, with a camping stove in front of me, on which a small pot of coffee is brewing. The early sun rays bathe everything around me in a beautiful light and reflect on the lake just a few meters in front of me. Birds chirp in the trees around me. A loved one crawls out of the tent - "Honey, the coffee is almost ready" - a day can begin so beautifully.
- Cardamom in the pyramid and yet a summer scent? Check.
- Coffee in a fragrance that I've been eyeing for a while? Check.
- Recommendation from Jeremy? Unnecessary, but present - hopefully it won't hurt - Check.
The package arrived without any difficulties on its long journey from beautiful Sweden. The packaging promises nothing extraordinary, just like the bottle. The bottle doesn't strike me as particularly cheap, but it doesn't feel premium either. Perhaps the plastic applications on the sides could have been designed more elegantly. The spray head could be a little smaller for my taste, but it distributes the liquid quite finely. Not top-notch, but still solidly average.
I first sprayed the scent twice into the packaging, as there were no test strips available, and held it under my nose every now and then, lightly waving it.
I smelled a somewhat synthetic freshness that also had a slight sharpness to it. No coffee, no cardamom, and any citrus was very soft and far back, if at all.
Even after several hours, I was not granted any coffee. That "sharp" note from the beginning was no longer discernible; the scent could have been any generic "blue" shower gel scent.
The next day, I wanted to give it another try. This time I sprayed just one spritz directly onto my skin - because what I had smelled the day before wasn't bad. This time I noticed the citrus much more strongly; the sharpness was hardly noticeable anymore and felt more appropriate. Additionally, I sensed a kind of bitter-sweetness. This sweetness intensified over time, and now a coffee note was discernible. I didn't find it particularly strong in coffee, more like a mild and southern coffee. Very delicious. After about 2 hours, the scent became a bit "softer," the sweetness decreased, and a certain woodiness emerged.
Overall, I find the longevity to be acceptable to good. What I perceive here and really like is this phenomenon that after a few hours, I feel like the scent is gone, only to catch a light coffee sweetness in a draft that I enjoy.
With perfume, it's often like with people; beauty reveals itself at second glance.
If you like sweet gourmand scents and have the chance to grab it for around €20, go for it. However, you shouldn't expect anything that will blow you away.
So, my first scent that at least partially features coffee - for trying out, this was great for me. For the next one, the coffee note can be a bit stronger and perhaps less sweet. Let's see where the journey goes.
In my mind, a beautiful image forms around the scent. I sit in front of a tent, with a camping stove in front of me, on which a small pot of coffee is brewing. The early sun rays bathe everything around me in a beautiful light and reflect on the lake just a few meters in front of me. Birds chirp in the trees around me. A loved one crawls out of the tent - "Honey, the coffee is almost ready" - a day can begin so beautifully.
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Like a jump into the cool pool.
After frequently using Parfumo to make a purchase decision, get inspired, or browse through the many beautiful reviews, I now dare to submit my first review. Since my nose is by no means trained enough to provide a "professional" overview of fragrances, I will try to paint a complete picture.
I bought Turathi Blue as a blind buy because the price was good and the reviews sounded promising. Additionally, I enjoy fresh scents.
The packaging is convincing, especially when considering the price. The bottle also feels high-quality, which I think is partly due to its weight. There is one downside: the bottle doesn't stand as "securely" as it could have - but well.
I expected a scent that I already know, something citrusy, something fresh. So I sprayed the fragrance for the first time. I have and know scents that I find "refreshing," but the "freshness" that hit me here is on a new level. A level of freshness that I had not experienced before. A freshness that can quickly become overwhelming if over-applied. While other fragrances have at most reached a level that might remind one of childhood, when battles were fought with various water guns - here, it hits you like a jet of water from a fire hose. This direct, very present, and dominant freshness works well with 1-2 sprays, but with too much, especially in combination with the citrusy notes, it becomes too much for me personally and then feels artificial. With fewer sprays, I don't experience this artificiality at all; the scent then feels almost natural and very refreshing. Alongside the fresh-citrusy direction, a woody spiciness gradually joins in, which is also very pleasant.
Especially since I initially have this water battle or "jump into the cool pool of the public swimming pool" association in my mind, the scent exudes a certain lightness and cheerful carefreeness for me.
The fragrance is perfect for summer, and I am glad I bought it. For such a fresh scent, it lasts long and well on me. The sillage is also not to be underestimated and certainly doesn't need to hide. Moreover, the scent is well-received, both by women and men. There have already been several compliments, even from people who have never commented on a fragrance before or who are not particularly interested in scents.
At a price of around €30, it is definitely recommendable; even if someone doesn't like the scent, it should be relatively easy to find a new owner.
I bought Turathi Blue as a blind buy because the price was good and the reviews sounded promising. Additionally, I enjoy fresh scents.
The packaging is convincing, especially when considering the price. The bottle also feels high-quality, which I think is partly due to its weight. There is one downside: the bottle doesn't stand as "securely" as it could have - but well.
I expected a scent that I already know, something citrusy, something fresh. So I sprayed the fragrance for the first time. I have and know scents that I find "refreshing," but the "freshness" that hit me here is on a new level. A level of freshness that I had not experienced before. A freshness that can quickly become overwhelming if over-applied. While other fragrances have at most reached a level that might remind one of childhood, when battles were fought with various water guns - here, it hits you like a jet of water from a fire hose. This direct, very present, and dominant freshness works well with 1-2 sprays, but with too much, especially in combination with the citrusy notes, it becomes too much for me personally and then feels artificial. With fewer sprays, I don't experience this artificiality at all; the scent then feels almost natural and very refreshing. Alongside the fresh-citrusy direction, a woody spiciness gradually joins in, which is also very pleasant.
Especially since I initially have this water battle or "jump into the cool pool of the public swimming pool" association in my mind, the scent exudes a certain lightness and cheerful carefreeness for me.
The fragrance is perfect for summer, and I am glad I bought it. For such a fresh scent, it lasts long and well on me. The sillage is also not to be underestimated and certainly doesn't need to hide. Moreover, the scent is well-received, both by women and men. There have already been several compliments, even from people who have never commented on a fragrance before or who are not particularly interested in scents.
At a price of around €30, it is definitely recommendable; even if someone doesn't like the scent, it should be relatively easy to find a new owner.
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