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Elysium Parfum Cologne is the perfect solution for all those for whom Aventus by Creed was too cheap or not exclusive enough so far or who finally want to afford a Roja Dove fragrance at an "entry-level price".

Halt no - Error in thinking! The one with the relatively cheap price (approx. 270 € for 100 ml) for a Roja Dove fragrance is correct, but related to the quantity one is not necessarily cheaper with the original Aventus Eau de Parfum from Creed (approx. 185 € for 50 ml).

Sparfüchse and Roja Dove Fanboys will probably prefer Elysium Cologne - everyone else will prefer the original. Or the brand is a schnurzpiepegal and can also warm up with one of the many cheaper twin fragrances.

And I'd like to say that this Elysium Parfum Cologne is already damn full. In the first seconds the citric-fruity top note almost seems to explode - the projection is just too powerful. This is also where the difference to Aventus can be found, because Elysium offers more of the citric-bergamot freshness that is not untypical for Roja Dove. Pineapple could actually be missing, but I have the impression that there is still some ambroxan in the recipe. And does anyone else know the good old horizon of Guy Laroche? At that time it was also kept in blue and had an ethereal-spherical freshness, which I think I can sniff again in small doses.

A 1:1 copy is definitely out of the question, but I can well imagine that Roja Dove wanted to offer a fast niche hit for the young-at-heart clientele - which also olfactorily fits his portfolio seamlessly.
So he probably said to himself, "I have to make it myself ... let".
I wouldn't be surprised if a women's version was released with the same recipe to appeal to this target group as well.

Personally, I like Elysium because of its absolutely positive charisma and it is a convincing summer cologne in a class of its own.

Unfortunately, I have not yet been to Ceylon or Sri Lanka, as the island state has been officially called since 1972, which means "honourable island" in Sanskrit. Although I have been able to travel to some Asian countries, I have not had much wanderlust for Sri Lanka, although my mother was quite enthusiastic after a trip there.

I'm afraid even "Viaje a Ceylan Hombre" can't motivate me much. And actually, besides rice, it is rather coconut, sugar cane, tea bushes, tobacco, coffee as well as spice plants like chili, turmeric and cinnamon that stand for Sri Lanka as cultivated plants. Especially the latter I associate most with the island, after all, it is also the home of the Ceylon cinnamon tree which is considered to be the source.

So I wonder what the ingredients in the pyramid have to do with the topic - just for the record.
Surely the built-in grapefruit comes quite tart and is accompanied by bergamot and woody notes quite nicely. The white musk is particularly interesting here as a direct creamy contrast to the fresh fruity notes.

Thus "Viaje a Ceylan" is an ideal summer scent, even if it is not quite as high-quality in appearance and its structure is rather linear rather than with great convolutions. Somehow it reminds me of a citric drugstore scent that has been pimped up a bit. Moreover, the trip is over quickly, because you can't expect a far-reaching durability, especially projection, here.

No, this... let's say small excursion does not necessarily convince me, but can be inspiring for grapefruit species.

Somehow this Dunhill edition is different than you would expect. At least I feel that way. I also admit that I am reaching my limits when it comes to the classification of the ingredients.
The citrusy opening is actually only marginally perceived, but the floral notes of the second row, such as cyclamen, carnation and some rose geranium and lavender, come through more strongly. But it is above all mace that dominates here.

The exuding sweetness is very soft, hardly noticeable and absolutely pleasant. But now it gets interesting. No idea where from, but somehow I hear a timid fruity note, similar to ripe bananas in a subdued way. Spontaneously it reminds me of Escape for Men by Calvin Klein, although the fragrances have almost nothing in common in terms of content and are a good 10 years apart.

The fragrance does not undergo any significant development and remains quite linear from beginning to end. Only at the very back does it diminish in intensity and comes refreshingly with very delicate citric nuances. Everything that is stated here as a base note is hardly reflected olfactorically.

No, Dunhill Edition is neither completely avant-garde or gaga... but it is relatively progressive for its time, as it uses the typical ingredients of the 80s, which are only adopted many years later. In any case, it is a sympathetic creation with puristic to warm approaches and a slight exotic touch, without appearing kitschy or overloaded.

Surely Absinthe is more something for adults, as punch and all other alcoholic drinks are. But just as there is harmless children's punch, there are apparently also children's absinthes - how else can one explain what the intention for this fragrance was?

Especially in the beginning Absolument Absinthe comes with a quick citrusy touch, but sometimes you can find a mixture of black tea and the often quoted sweet tinned mandarins.

Included is a rich spray of cheap hairspray and above all a lot of lily of the valley, which could describe this Absinthe more in the direction of sour synthetic & fat florality. This is not quite pleasant.

After a good half hour, he then reaches a level that makes you a little more conciliatory. In this phase the lemon appears a bit purer, the composition as a whole a bit greener and clearer, the background softer - but still without the characteristic of absinthe.

Even in the late phase the whole thing looks more harmonious and more wearable, but absinthe is still a failure.

What the fragrance needs is definitely the warmth of the skin. On the paper Absolument Absinthe is a complete disaster and will probably produce some sniffy grimaces, so unpleasant chemical it can have an effect on you.

Because he is not that bad after all - at least in the late phase. If you're completely into Absinthe, you might be bitterly disappointed. Maybe you should have added some wormwood instead of lily of the valley. This is indeed bitter, but it's more appropriate to the topic.
The green fairy will not appear as a vision or in a dream and even as absinthe for children this creation is not really suitable.

There are clearly better ones, like Fou d'Absinthe by L'Artisan Parfumeur, Absinthe Bleu Glaces by My Inner Island or Absinthe by Franck Boclet, just to name a few examples. I think many perfumos can easily continue the series. Absolumente Absinthe is definitely not one of the serious recommendable ones!

A few weeks ago I couldn't believe my eyes. Since the smallest and most remote of my regular perfumeries, which is otherwise rather committed to the mainstream, but permanently lures with nice discounts, actually had a part of the Les Exceptions series ready. To date, I could not see anywhere else and was more than excited.

Although I no longer remember all the names of the fragrances presented (you get old), but Chyprissime I liked the best right away. Reason for this was certainly the idea that this modern Chypre makes neat appetite for a warm spring and sunny summer. Fortunately, they were able to give me a sample of it too, to be offered up at the right time.

Yesterday it was for me so far and my expectations were not disappointed, even if I Chyprissime at least on paper something to check out.
The fragrance reveals itself sweetish to chypre-like, up front with tangy bergamot and a delicious pear liqueur note as an absolute highlight. This fits brilliantly between the citrusy and the spicy plus a touch of powderiness. Patchouli comes extremely gently, as does the chastened oakmoss.

The creation remains quite linear but by no means monotonous, for this extremely successful gourmand chypre interpretation simply has too much drive and class and is immediately comparable to nothing.

Meanwhile, he spreads in more and more perfumeries, as I could see yesterday - and so he is guaranteed to gradually find more lovers (inside).