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This One's for You
If I count my inactive reading time here, I've been on this platform for about six years. Six years during which I've tested hundreds of perfumes. Six years in which a collection, yes, a certain preference for specific scents and fragrance directions has crystallized.
Six years in which I've also appreciated certain users. Or users who at least represented a different opinion that doesn't always conform to the mass taste. Who still remembers HaraldK? The ultimate opponent of any sweetness in fragrances (by the way, he would hate Layton). Or Catch22? The critic par excellence. The one whose intertwined, poetically questionable reviews were fundamentally anti. Or Sarungal? JetonToni? Loewenherz? It would be terrible if this platform were to lose more heroes like FabianO, Yatagan, DonJuan, or Leimbacher.
André, I still remember your words to me about this scent: “You won’t like it.” Well, I just wanted to be part of the conversation. And no, you weren't entirely right: I actually think it’s quite good. Sweet-fruity-spicy is not really my fragrance direction. But this one appeals to me. The sweetness doesn’t overwhelm you. Thank goodness the fruitiness of the apple is kept in check. Pepper and rose are very noticeable to me. Overall, it’s truly a well-balanced fragrance that fits wonderfully into the cold season and could also appeal to those who usually prefer other fragrance directions. The longevity and sillage are enormous. And by the way, I don’t see any similarities to Boss Bottled, and I find the current rating of 8.7 to be too high.
Schoork, my dear, I will miss you here on this platform. Your comments were different and usually made one laugh, without forgetting the actual description of the fragrance. I don’t know what prompted your withdrawal, and I don’t want to speculate about it. You must have had your reasons. I’m glad to have made your acquaintance.
Best regards
Your Profumorist
Six years in which I've also appreciated certain users. Or users who at least represented a different opinion that doesn't always conform to the mass taste. Who still remembers HaraldK? The ultimate opponent of any sweetness in fragrances (by the way, he would hate Layton). Or Catch22? The critic par excellence. The one whose intertwined, poetically questionable reviews were fundamentally anti. Or Sarungal? JetonToni? Loewenherz? It would be terrible if this platform were to lose more heroes like FabianO, Yatagan, DonJuan, or Leimbacher.
André, I still remember your words to me about this scent: “You won’t like it.” Well, I just wanted to be part of the conversation. And no, you weren't entirely right: I actually think it’s quite good. Sweet-fruity-spicy is not really my fragrance direction. But this one appeals to me. The sweetness doesn’t overwhelm you. Thank goodness the fruitiness of the apple is kept in check. Pepper and rose are very noticeable to me. Overall, it’s truly a well-balanced fragrance that fits wonderfully into the cold season and could also appeal to those who usually prefer other fragrance directions. The longevity and sillage are enormous. And by the way, I don’t see any similarities to Boss Bottled, and I find the current rating of 8.7 to be too high.
Schoork, my dear, I will miss you here on this platform. Your comments were different and usually made one laugh, without forgetting the actual description of the fragrance. I don’t know what prompted your withdrawal, and I don’t want to speculate about it. You must have had your reasons. I’m glad to have made your acquaintance.
Best regards
Your Profumorist
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Here, there is no discussion
46 years old. He doesn’t need to discuss anymore. He speaks for himself. Staying true to himself over the years. Different yet unmistakable.
A classic? He would rather call it a milestone. But he doesn’t make a big deal out of it. Even “Antaeus” and “Zino” are younger. Honestly…
Reformulated in the last decades? Of course. Several times. What do you think? We live in 2020, not in the eighties anymore. So please stop whining. That’s life.
The addition “Pour Homme”? Please! He doesn’t need that. Gentleman says it all.
Arrogant? More like self-assured. He knows what he wants. He has no time for young posers. He just doesn’t need to anymore.
Elegant? Hubert de Givenchy created Audrey Hepburn’s look. Any questions?
Do you wear tight chinos that end above the ankles in summer? Tassel loafers? Without socks? Then wear something blue. Masculinity is still required here!
Leather? Of course. Patchouli? Naturally. It must be in every proper men’s fragrance. You heard right! Men’s fragrance. The contemporary synthetic fruity-fresh-sweet cyber scents are not it. Even if it says “For Men” on the label and the saleswoman told you so. It’s not true.
Does it smell animalistic? Certainly not like a puma cage. But it fits!
Modern top notes? Ridiculous. Here it hits hard from start to finish. Alpha and Omega. At the same time.
Do you want an impression of the scent development? Do you want to know what orris root smells like? Do you want a dissertation on longevity and scent clouds? Read the other comments!
This one is both a gentleman and a macho. Macho is considered a possible counterterm to softie. Just so you know!
Do you want to impress? Not hide? Are you self-assured? Here is the answer to your voices in your head!
Do your voices in your head tell you to test this perfume? Yes? Then do it. Dare yourself. You won’t die. It’s worth it. And if not, at least you can join the conversation.
Try it out. Every man should have a small bottle of this in his cabinet.
This perfume doesn’t need Intense, Concentrée, Nuit, Extreme, or Extrait versions. It is all in one. So don’t wait for it!
Regards
Your Profumorist
A classic? He would rather call it a milestone. But he doesn’t make a big deal out of it. Even “Antaeus” and “Zino” are younger. Honestly…
Reformulated in the last decades? Of course. Several times. What do you think? We live in 2020, not in the eighties anymore. So please stop whining. That’s life.
The addition “Pour Homme”? Please! He doesn’t need that. Gentleman says it all.
Arrogant? More like self-assured. He knows what he wants. He has no time for young posers. He just doesn’t need to anymore.
Elegant? Hubert de Givenchy created Audrey Hepburn’s look. Any questions?
Do you wear tight chinos that end above the ankles in summer? Tassel loafers? Without socks? Then wear something blue. Masculinity is still required here!
Leather? Of course. Patchouli? Naturally. It must be in every proper men’s fragrance. You heard right! Men’s fragrance. The contemporary synthetic fruity-fresh-sweet cyber scents are not it. Even if it says “For Men” on the label and the saleswoman told you so. It’s not true.
Does it smell animalistic? Certainly not like a puma cage. But it fits!
Modern top notes? Ridiculous. Here it hits hard from start to finish. Alpha and Omega. At the same time.
Do you want an impression of the scent development? Do you want to know what orris root smells like? Do you want a dissertation on longevity and scent clouds? Read the other comments!
This one is both a gentleman and a macho. Macho is considered a possible counterterm to softie. Just so you know!
Do you want to impress? Not hide? Are you self-assured? Here is the answer to your voices in your head!
Do your voices in your head tell you to test this perfume? Yes? Then do it. Dare yourself. You won’t die. It’s worth it. And if not, at least you can join the conversation.
Try it out. Every man should have a small bottle of this in his cabinet.
This perfume doesn’t need Intense, Concentrée, Nuit, Extreme, or Extrait versions. It is all in one. So don’t wait for it!
Regards
Your Profumorist
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The Office for Men
Over seven weeks of restricted life. Home office and simultaneous childcare included. At the latest after two weeks, I didn't know how to keep the kids entertained anymore. Everything was closed. The craft supplies that were bought just before the closure of all shops had already been reused three times. The motivation for my eldest to do homework independently dwindled day by day. At least she gets to go back to school part-time starting tomorrow. And the little kindergarten rocker is bored without his playmates.
But what is there to complain about? As long as you are healthy, you’re doing well. And somehow you get used to the situation. Half an hour of waiting in line to buy bread. Hey, my colleague who grew up in the GDR says it’s like the old days. I already know that. And you have to see the positive sides as well. The house is clean again. I’ve also gotten better at Mario Kart on the Wii. My son and I have unlocked all the characters in Mario Party 9. Isn’t that great? Actually, it’s more me than him. He prefers to watch. And I can now climb walls in Mario Party in under 10 seconds. Not bad. We’ve also binge-watched YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime twice already. And otherwise, I’m doing things I never did before. Like checking statuses on WhatsApp. Unfortunately, this always ends in some task. If you send me a heart, then I’ll send one back. I didn’t even know how to do that until the last minute. But my daughter (9), who just got a phone for Christmas, explained it to me. And these challenges. My favorite is the drinking game. A shot at the beginning, then a beer, and finally a schnapps to wash it down. Do you know that? Of course. It’s just unfortunate that my homemade slivovitz is now all gone and I had to buy more beer. You never know when the next nomination will come. I’ve also gotten into the habit of not mentioning the name of the nominator anymore. Then you can always send the same video again. And smartphones. I think that’s great. My daughter can see her friends for hours despite the contact ban, and all at the same time. Brilliant. That didn’t exist in the 90s. So, what else? I now know every flavor from the local ice cream parlor. My favorite? White chocolate with pistachio. Although cookie, Snickers, coconut, melon, mango, vanilla, cream cherry, Malaga, pistachio, (dark) chocolate, strawberry, peach, mint, and banana also taste pretty good.
So, how did I get here? Oh right. Home office. Office. I am back in the office for the first time this week after seven weeks. And all alone. A whole floor to myself. Very cool. And the scent here is supposed to be the office for men. Yes indeed. The office. The last refuge for us men. The last bastion. What used to be the pub is now the office. It can’t be any other way. The pub is closed. And football isn’t on anymore either. So what should I do in the pub? Chat with my friends? Please! And no one has explained to me how I’m supposed to get to the beer at the bar while keeping 1.5 meters apart.
But I’m digressing again. The office for men starts very fresh and very fruity. And the beginning feels very familiar. Yes, one could say it smells like the fruitier version of Sauvage, toned down by pepper. But actually, the opening reminds me a lot of the Craftsman from Tabac Original. And which fruit it is that I smell, I unfortunately cannot decipher from the fragrance pyramid either. After about two hours, it changes a bit. A little of that dry fart-like scent joins in, which you sometimes know from Molecule No. 1. There isn’t much more happening. The scent is a mix of Craftsman/Sauvage with a hint of Molecule No. 1. Since I generally like these fragrances, I must say I like this one too. It reflects the current zeitgeist. Nothing new. Nothing spectacular. But it smells fresh and clean.
And absolutely nothing to complain about regarding longevity and sillage. Both are really great. That’s how you wish it to be.
I can’t say much about the bottle. The old one looked like one from the Molecule series. Well, maybe Mr. Schön called to congratulate on the new perfume and subtly pointed out the similarity. The new bottle design, however, reminds me of Comme des Garçons.
What remains? A contemporary scent that everyone should test for themselves objectively, without considering the background.
Otherwise, I’d like to greet all you everyday heroes. Keep it up!
Your Profumorist
PS: I almost forgot. Especially important in this crisis: #supportyourlocal
But what is there to complain about? As long as you are healthy, you’re doing well. And somehow you get used to the situation. Half an hour of waiting in line to buy bread. Hey, my colleague who grew up in the GDR says it’s like the old days. I already know that. And you have to see the positive sides as well. The house is clean again. I’ve also gotten better at Mario Kart on the Wii. My son and I have unlocked all the characters in Mario Party 9. Isn’t that great? Actually, it’s more me than him. He prefers to watch. And I can now climb walls in Mario Party in under 10 seconds. Not bad. We’ve also binge-watched YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime twice already. And otherwise, I’m doing things I never did before. Like checking statuses on WhatsApp. Unfortunately, this always ends in some task. If you send me a heart, then I’ll send one back. I didn’t even know how to do that until the last minute. But my daughter (9), who just got a phone for Christmas, explained it to me. And these challenges. My favorite is the drinking game. A shot at the beginning, then a beer, and finally a schnapps to wash it down. Do you know that? Of course. It’s just unfortunate that my homemade slivovitz is now all gone and I had to buy more beer. You never know when the next nomination will come. I’ve also gotten into the habit of not mentioning the name of the nominator anymore. Then you can always send the same video again. And smartphones. I think that’s great. My daughter can see her friends for hours despite the contact ban, and all at the same time. Brilliant. That didn’t exist in the 90s. So, what else? I now know every flavor from the local ice cream parlor. My favorite? White chocolate with pistachio. Although cookie, Snickers, coconut, melon, mango, vanilla, cream cherry, Malaga, pistachio, (dark) chocolate, strawberry, peach, mint, and banana also taste pretty good.
So, how did I get here? Oh right. Home office. Office. I am back in the office for the first time this week after seven weeks. And all alone. A whole floor to myself. Very cool. And the scent here is supposed to be the office for men. Yes indeed. The office. The last refuge for us men. The last bastion. What used to be the pub is now the office. It can’t be any other way. The pub is closed. And football isn’t on anymore either. So what should I do in the pub? Chat with my friends? Please! And no one has explained to me how I’m supposed to get to the beer at the bar while keeping 1.5 meters apart.
But I’m digressing again. The office for men starts very fresh and very fruity. And the beginning feels very familiar. Yes, one could say it smells like the fruitier version of Sauvage, toned down by pepper. But actually, the opening reminds me a lot of the Craftsman from Tabac Original. And which fruit it is that I smell, I unfortunately cannot decipher from the fragrance pyramid either. After about two hours, it changes a bit. A little of that dry fart-like scent joins in, which you sometimes know from Molecule No. 1. There isn’t much more happening. The scent is a mix of Craftsman/Sauvage with a hint of Molecule No. 1. Since I generally like these fragrances, I must say I like this one too. It reflects the current zeitgeist. Nothing new. Nothing spectacular. But it smells fresh and clean.
And absolutely nothing to complain about regarding longevity and sillage. Both are really great. That’s how you wish it to be.
I can’t say much about the bottle. The old one looked like one from the Molecule series. Well, maybe Mr. Schön called to congratulate on the new perfume and subtly pointed out the similarity. The new bottle design, however, reminds me of Comme des Garçons.
What remains? A contemporary scent that everyone should test for themselves objectively, without considering the background.
Otherwise, I’d like to greet all you everyday heroes. Keep it up!
Your Profumorist
PS: I almost forgot. Especially important in this crisis: #supportyourlocal
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Contamination or why this can't be a summer fragrance
First of all, I would like to thank Norleans. He actually made good on what he promised in his comment. Megamare at the price of shipping costs. Respect and thank you for that.
And to get straight to the point, and I hope Norleans doesn't take it the wrong way, I can't fully share his assessment.
Mr. Alessandro Gualtieri is not known for his olfactory restraint. Basically everything with impact and cannons. And Megamare is no exception.
The fragrance kicks off immediately. Spicy, aquatic, and above all very synthetic (otherwise it wouldn't be feasible). And one mistake should not be made. Don't hold your nose directly at the spray point. There, I perceive exactly what Norleans describes. That salty chemical punch. Horrible. But really only if you put your nose right in there. Otherwise, from a certain distance, the scent reminds me of a modern fresh fragrance. My first thought was Light Blue Pour Homme Eau Intense by Dolce&Gabbana. Only this time really intense.
I want to share a little anecdote about longevity and sillage: I received the sample last Friday. I sprayed a small (and I mean really small) spritz on the top of my left forearm in the afternoon and shortly after put on my jacket. And five days later, I can still perceive the scent exactly at that spot on my arm when I put on my jacket, where I sprayed it five days ago. And stronger than the perfume I just applied. Megamare has literally contaminated my jacket. I don't know what the ocean was called during our supercontinent Pangaea. Megamare would fit. And if this fragrance had existed millions of years ago, one would still find molecular remnants during excavations today and wonder why the dinosaurs wore perfume. In other words, the longevity and sillage are insane. A spritz on bare skin, and really only on the skin, is completely sufficient. I will probably be able to pass on my sample due to its efficiency.
Because of this, Megamare cannot be a true summer fragrance. A summer fragrance should refresh you in heated cities at temperatures beyond 30 degrees. And if this scent hasn't worn you out, your fellow humans will. I promise.
Therefore, Megamare remains extraordinary in its overall construct. However, purely in terms of scent, you unfortunately only get "normal average." And please: be careful with your nose.
Regards
Your Profumorist
And to get straight to the point, and I hope Norleans doesn't take it the wrong way, I can't fully share his assessment.
Mr. Alessandro Gualtieri is not known for his olfactory restraint. Basically everything with impact and cannons. And Megamare is no exception.
The fragrance kicks off immediately. Spicy, aquatic, and above all very synthetic (otherwise it wouldn't be feasible). And one mistake should not be made. Don't hold your nose directly at the spray point. There, I perceive exactly what Norleans describes. That salty chemical punch. Horrible. But really only if you put your nose right in there. Otherwise, from a certain distance, the scent reminds me of a modern fresh fragrance. My first thought was Light Blue Pour Homme Eau Intense by Dolce&Gabbana. Only this time really intense.
I want to share a little anecdote about longevity and sillage: I received the sample last Friday. I sprayed a small (and I mean really small) spritz on the top of my left forearm in the afternoon and shortly after put on my jacket. And five days later, I can still perceive the scent exactly at that spot on my arm when I put on my jacket, where I sprayed it five days ago. And stronger than the perfume I just applied. Megamare has literally contaminated my jacket. I don't know what the ocean was called during our supercontinent Pangaea. Megamare would fit. And if this fragrance had existed millions of years ago, one would still find molecular remnants during excavations today and wonder why the dinosaurs wore perfume. In other words, the longevity and sillage are insane. A spritz on bare skin, and really only on the skin, is completely sufficient. I will probably be able to pass on my sample due to its efficiency.
Because of this, Megamare cannot be a true summer fragrance. A summer fragrance should refresh you in heated cities at temperatures beyond 30 degrees. And if this scent hasn't worn you out, your fellow humans will. I promise.
Therefore, Megamare remains extraordinary in its overall construct. However, purely in terms of scent, you unfortunately only get "normal average." And please: be careful with your nose.
Regards
Your Profumorist
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Hello first. I don't know if you knew this, but…
Hello first. I don't know if you knew this, but this one is really not bad.
Sure, the old Eau de Toilette would have been nice, but I mean, it doesn't have to be. But I really have to say, I am completely satisfied.
The first La nuit de l’homme Eau de Toilette I had, about seven years ago, I gave away again. About seven years ago. Somehow it must have left a pretty bad impression on me. Nowadays, they are sold for quite a lot of money. But well, that's just how it is.
I mean, okay, I'm not the type who is into such things. Like sweet, fruity, and spicy stuff. But well, somehow you get older, right.
In this way, I continued my search for perfumes. I really tried everything. I wanted to bribe the saleswoman at Douglas, I wanted to invite her to dinner. But no chance. She gave me the perfume anyway. Too bad, really.
Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the bottle. I stupidly bought the L’Intense. They really look almost the same. I tried to exchange it. Well, when I was released from custody the next morning, it was already sold out.
Yeah, and now I bought this perfume somewhere else. But otherwise, I have to say, I am completely satisfied. And we really get along great. But I mean, the perfume obviously has its downsides too. A bit annoying is that my wife doesn't like it, but you can definitely live with that. Separate beds have their advantages too.
Well, the beginning is really very fresh-fruity. But after a while, yeah, it becomes nicely spicy, slightly sweet. You can't complain about the longevity and sillage either. No, if I didn't know it now.
But otherwise, I really have to say, I am completely satisfied and I mean with the current new releases, there is always an appeal to provide as good perfumes as possible. That's why I thought to maybe give another one a chance and let it move in with me. I have to see. You should actually do that.
Regards
Your Profumorist
Sure, the old Eau de Toilette would have been nice, but I mean, it doesn't have to be. But I really have to say, I am completely satisfied.
The first La nuit de l’homme Eau de Toilette I had, about seven years ago, I gave away again. About seven years ago. Somehow it must have left a pretty bad impression on me. Nowadays, they are sold for quite a lot of money. But well, that's just how it is.
I mean, okay, I'm not the type who is into such things. Like sweet, fruity, and spicy stuff. But well, somehow you get older, right.
In this way, I continued my search for perfumes. I really tried everything. I wanted to bribe the saleswoman at Douglas, I wanted to invite her to dinner. But no chance. She gave me the perfume anyway. Too bad, really.
Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the bottle. I stupidly bought the L’Intense. They really look almost the same. I tried to exchange it. Well, when I was released from custody the next morning, it was already sold out.
Yeah, and now I bought this perfume somewhere else. But otherwise, I have to say, I am completely satisfied. And we really get along great. But I mean, the perfume obviously has its downsides too. A bit annoying is that my wife doesn't like it, but you can definitely live with that. Separate beds have their advantages too.
Well, the beginning is really very fresh-fruity. But after a while, yeah, it becomes nicely spicy, slightly sweet. You can't complain about the longevity and sillage either. No, if I didn't know it now.
But otherwise, I really have to say, I am completely satisfied and I mean with the current new releases, there is always an appeal to provide as good perfumes as possible. That's why I thought to maybe give another one a chance and let it move in with me. I have to see. You should actually do that.
Regards
Your Profumorist
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