Strandkind

Aromatic bergamot and erotic amber meet cooling gin.
I am totally thrilled.
This is how a dandy must have smelled at the beginning of the 20th century. The opening features refreshing bergamot, followed by amber: woody, dry, balsamic, bouquet-like with an aphrodisiac touch. The scent then reveals woody, warm tones, accompanied by a cooling juniper scent, just like gin on ice. It’s summer!
Elegant, enchanting, and great for compliments.
I use the Eau de Cologne. It is pleasantly dosed, so I can wear it at the office too. Wow, what a discovery! And available at a great price.

Reminds me of Portraits - Much Ado About the Duke by Penhaligon's, just missing the rose note. And the Duke bites a bit more.

I am a proud owner of the original edition, a 200 ml bottle. It was a pleasure to break the paper seal between the cap and the glass bottle.
This is the perfect fragrance for the transition from summer to autumn or the waning winter, but also immediately with a storm and fire in the fireplace.
In the opening, it is oriental and heavy. Dark vanilla, bitter orange, bitter bergamot, and a hint of clove meet heavy old mahogany furniture, while it feels powdery and dust-dry. It immediately reminds me of the noble, plush ladies' classic Mitsouko by Guerlain after application. My Derby lingers on the skin for a long time, and even after six hours, a pleasant scent of Tahitian vanilla, orange, clove, and woody notes remains.

A fragrance for going out or to indulge yourself!

What images does it evoke in my mind?
Make yourself comfortable in an Art Deco leather club chair and toss another patchouli stick in the fireplace.

This is not a scent for softies or warm showers.

Here I envision the English landlord helping to push his neighbor's stranded Land Rover and tinkering with the engine, without regard for his tailored clothing.

Now, the first fragrance: Luciano Pavarotti for men is one of my favorite scents, due to its individuality, complexity, and freshness. It radiates pure masculinity and zest for life.

This second fragrance, Luciano, is a more subdued scent compared to "for men" with a different composition. Overture: It starts citrusy - lemon, galbanum, and bergamot provide a green, loud freshness - then transitions to dark orange, paired with accents of lavender (I really like the organizing quality of lavender), violet (crazy), and reveals complex spicy notes.

In the interlude, probably due to the use of incense in combination with the other spice and wood notes, there is a reminder of Christmas, but not exaggerated, as these soft base accords evoke pleasant feelings in me.

Finale:
The wood and spice notes - cedar and sandalwood are perfectly integrated - do not push themselves to the forefront. Despite its powderiness, it leaves a fresh impression on the skin throughout all phases of wear and can therefore be used universally.
Nevertheless, I tend to wear this classic men's fragrance more in the darker season.

Conclusion:
Together with the composer, the orchestra, and the conductor, the stage design, the lighting and the associated effects, the makeup and the costumes create the total work of art that is opera.
In the same way, I understand this complex fragrance as an olfactory masterpiece. It is more of an Italian bel canto than a stormy Wagner opera.

Another advantage: You can still get it. I purchased it a year ago on eBay for little money.

The bottle is a delight to hold. The liquid is, by the way, not red, as the above photo suggests, but pale, like its older brother.

Absolute purchase recommendation!

I finally managed to get my hands on Guerlain's Vetiver Eau de Cologne.
My fragrance is 50 years old and shows no signs of aging. The box states the year 1967.

It starts off citrusy, then quickly becomes greener and reveals a rounded, soft tobacco-like vanilla note after about two hours; I can also sense a note reminiscent of orange spiced with cinnamon.
Unlike the Vetiver EdT, it is a classic cologne, subtle and not overpowering.
Furthermore, I find this scent softer and rounder than the modern EdT. The Vetiver is also not as dark in the EdC.

It suits all occasions - summer and winter - especially in the office with a suit and tie.
At least I feel very comfortable with this fragrance. It has been one of my favorites since our first encounter.

If it were to be launched today, this stylish charmer would surely have many fans.

It has definitely captivated me.

After years, I finally got my hands on the original version of Habit Rouge.
Much lighter and softer than today's Eau de Toilette. My fragrance is from 1967, as noted on the outer box, very present and without signs of aging.
A classic cologne with a hint of delicate lemon verbena, bergamot, and a fine woody note. The typically powdery oriental character of Habit Rouge is indeed present, yet remains subtle in the background. After an hour, a beautiful deep sandalwood-leather-cinnamon-vanilla note lingers, nothing synthetic, nothing intrusive, just Guerlinade in its complex beauty.
Why is something so beautiful no longer produced today?
In contrast, the stronger clone, the Eau de Parfum in comparison, I beg your pardon, almost seems loud and vulgar.