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First of all: Readers who are only interested in my scent impression can find it in the second paragraph. Readers who also want to get an idea of the background of LV fragrances and H+S can refer to the third paragraph.

The first time I encountered Sur la Route was through a souk sample. After receiving my package with various samples, all rather heavily oriented towards the oriental (from Alexandria Orientale to Ensar Oud and 'Ilm, as well as all the western-oriental fragrances from LV), I found a sample of Sur la Route included.
Initially, I classically took a quick sniff from the atomizer and found the scent quite promising. So I briefly checked on Parfumo and only saw that the fragrance has a slightly greenish color and is also declared as fresh. - My personal aversion to green and fresh scents was directly addressed by this. But don’t worry, this will not be a bashing of the fragrance - on the contrary, I now have my own bottle...
In the past, I only had one fragrance, namely Cool Water, or Cool Water Intense. Back then, I wasn’t into fragrances and thought perfumes were primarily meant to smell fresh - but I was quite mistaken. This probably explains my tendency to dislike fresh scents, and well, green notes have never really appealed to me enough to want them in my perfume. Lemon usually reminds me more of toilet cleaner - not something I necessarily want to wear.

Back to the fragrance. After reading the notes, I was already very critical of the lemon, bergamot, and grass. Nevertheless, I decided to test and smell it. Initially, a strong lemon hit me, neither sour nor fruity, which becomes softer over time and clears the way for the grass. As the grass subsides, a beautiful musk-musk base emerges for me, giving the fragrance a clear, distinctive, rather masculine scent impression.
While the lemon and grass lend a carefree quality to the perfume, the combination of musk and musk adds seriousness to the scent and grounds it a bit, without completely losing the carefree nature.

Like all LV fragrances, a travel theme is picked up. Sur la Route does not lean particularly towards a western/oriental/asian direction and is suitable for almost any occasion. Since the fragrance surprised me so much and my collection mainly consists of heavier scents, had it been available, it could have joined my collection after just 3 weeks. Then there would also be a fragrance that is perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer season. However, this was not a forced acquisition due to a lack of alternatives, but actually because of the fragrance.
The longevity is okay for me, considering the notes, and rather French - needing refreshing now and then. A real drawback, in my opinion, is the sillage. The scent radiates only moderately the whole time, and for the price, I would expect a bit more, especially in comparison with other fragrances from the LV house.

Please do not view this review in conjunction with the party context of the pandemic, but rather for what the fragrance is indeed suitable for.
I see the scent on a boy around 16, who, when it is allowed again, goes out to celebrate and wants to stand out with his fragrance, not wanting to wear something standard like 1 Million.

I actually find the opening quite good, although it is very indefinable and extremely synthetic. However, the fragrance has a rather interesting, sour twist that actually carries through to the end. Over the course, the chaotic mix gradually dissolves until I end up with a blend of vanilla, a bit of vetiver, and a pinch of sage, which is still combined with a lighter acidity up to that point.

In my opinion, there is not much more to say about the fragrance. The scent is - as is often the case with Paco Rabanne - not particularly subtle, which generally does not suit my taste. But do not view the fragrance in general, but rather for what it is intended for. A party scent for teenagers who want to stand out. In this context, one can also touch on the topic of the bottle. The bottle does fit somewhat into the room of a teenager who is at the beginning of their storm-and-stress phase. I cannot really imagine a Xerjoff or Tiziana Terenzi bottle (aside from the price) in that setting.

All in all, a new Paco Rabanne fragrance that one can at least test on a strip when the opportunity arises - but does not have to. But beware, it has a synthetic quality that gives me headaches, similar to Eros, etc.

Terre d'Hermes is, to my nose, initially a very dry fragrance that does not show any obvious, significant transformation at first. The progression is very slow, fluid
Initially, the scent starts with a very pronounced, prominent, characteristic flint note. Then, a very dry, rough, bushy vetiver emerges that does not want to play around - hence the statement from Scharlih82's review The perfect office scent - "the colleague you take a moment to breathe and check if everything is in place before you knock on their door" fits perfectly.
Although it may seem a bit strict at first, over time something friendlier comes into play. It feels as if the morning dew is added to the scent, providing some moisture to the vetiver and steering it in a less bushy, more woody/herbaceous direction. Supporting the vetiver is likely the cedarwood. Additionally, an extremely subtle acidity and zest from the grapefruit and orange alternates in.
I have not been able to perceive any pepper so far.
All in all, I would describe it as follows: Everything is dust-dry and the earth is cracking, the bushes are barren and bare. The landscape is sparse. It has likely turned dark and a cooling seems near. The morning dew finally seems to provide some moisture. The vegetation is thirsting for water. It absorbs every bit of moisture to exude some scent. But it is too little. From somewhere, the first drops come. A slight cooling is to be expected.

The scent is quite suitable as a signature and is extremely appropriate for the office. It is very distinctive and somewhat unique. Nevertheless, it should at least get the chance to be tested - the journey into the dryness is definitely worth it.
It is definitely wearable in any season, and although age is always relative, it should fit many from around 30. Although I am significantly younger, on some days I just crave TdH. The longevity for me is slightly over 10 hours. However, combined with jeans and a hoodie, I cannot imagine wearing it, no matter what.
Highly recommendable for executives who do not want to be constantly approached by employees and prefer to have their peace through a more hierarchical leadership style (which is absolutely not meant to be judgmental) and especially do not want to be disturbed before the first coffee.

A brief note: The description initially somewhat resembles Böhmermann aka POL1Z1STENS0HN "heart and fist and wink wink"

"The five [scent] superstar
Bruce Wayne of [fragrances]
Comes kaboom out of nowhere
And then he's gone again
What is his secret? His philosophy?
Why does he do it? Why the f** does he never explain himself?"

Right after application, I perceive the scent immediately, and it doesn't change over time - how could it? Then it disappears relatively quickly again, and then it comes back
out of nowhere unexpectedly with a cloud that vanishes after a few seconds - where to? no idea, why? his ways are probably unfathomable.
The scent itself is quite unisex, although in my opinion it has a slightly feminine touch on the paper strip and clothing. Furthermore, I think that the scent, even if you've never smelled it before, feels quite familiar. Like the scent of washed clothes, but a different detergent was used. Familiar and known, yet perceivable as "different".
With Molecule 01 - a blind buy - my underlying thought was to improve the performance of DG The One, as M01 - as I've read - works very well for layering with woody scents, and cedar is listed in The One.
For testing, my recommendation is to apply it on both the paper strip and the skin.
On the paper strip and clothing, I get a hard-to-describe, fresh (neither cool nor fruity or zesty/sparkling but fresh in its own unique way), transparent, synthetic smell with a slight, light green note and something slightly dry and scratchy.
On the skin, however, in my opinion, the scent does not go, as often stated, into a woody note - rather, I perceive a strong similarity to vetiver. A bit scratchy, a bit green, and still fresh but somewhat bushy. Accordingly, a more root-like direction of the vetiver. The scent of the vetiver is entirely different from that of Terre d'Hermes - yet it would layer well in my opinion, but TdH has no performance issues anyway.
Conclusion: just try it/get a sample. Even if you decide to buy it directly and don't like it as much in its pure form, it is definitely suitable for layering.
By the way, I find it very cool that the inscription "molecule 01" on the front of the bottle is mirrored in the silver dots on the back and is still readable correctly (not mirrored!).