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of my fragrance journey and eternal search for "something better"? I could most likely answer this with "yes" for this scent. It's been a long time since a fragrance has captivated and overwhelmed me like when I first tested the Nasomatto line. Initially, LYAS starts off somewhat uninterestingly fresh, which one might think is familiar from other fragrances. But shortly after, herbs come into play, barely distinguishable and categorized, overwhelming yet still only in the background. Simply top-notch. I think it could be the scent of a thermal bath in Tokyo, or even the office scent of our great-grandchildren. A timeless yet futuristic fragrance that conveys a certain longing for distant places. This is likely evoked by a herbal mixture in the base that clearly sets itself apart from other fresh classics. As it develops, this becomes more and more apparent, yet it never overshadows the green and fresh notes. Instead, they contribute to an overall calming impression that simultaneously radiates individuality and self-confidence. Such associations I only know from a few Creed fragrances (like Royal Oud), which also possess a certain "quirkiness."
The longevity and sillage are surprisingly very good. Unlike what one might expect from some summer fragrances, the two sprays of LYAS still envelop me quite strongly after 8 hours in the office. It is definitely present, although its fresh accords begin to weaken a bit. The base, which can be referred to as the DNA here, is unmistakably and clearly perceptible after 8 hours.
A wonderful fragrance whose name really sums it all up. It is "irresistible" and definitely has something in common with an "amber shower" (hence my association with a thermal bath?).
With LYAS, Rasasi has certainly made a name for itself after LYPH, and the Arabic family business can probably rightly report profits in the West with this. Keep it up.

Compared to other CdGs I have tested, such as "Wonderwood", "2", or "Floriental", "2 Man" is somewhat on the fringes of the directly wearable niche fragrances. It begins with a quite strong resinous-woody note in its top notes, which is further intensified by incense and leather. It reminds me of a campfire with freshly broken pine branches or pine cones that might just be starting to burn. The resinous wood is underscored by smoky notes. When I first smelled this blend, I was so put off and irritated that the fragrance was not an option for me, and I found myself wondering how one could bring such a charred scent to market. Some may also attribute great importance to the top note here, although the truly interesting part follows afterward. As the whole campfire session slowly comes to an end, fresh, if not slightly sweet accents begin to come to the forefront. It is primarily due to the curly mint, if not already directly from kumquat, which according to my research is closely related to citrus plants and thus seems to bring a fruity-sweet undertone. The interplay of these notes is the actual highlight of the entire fragrance progression. A distinctive woody base, which now resembles forest floor or freshly cut wood much more, remains present throughout, but is increasingly rounded off by soft notes. The saffron that slowly pushes to the forefront then pleasantly rounds off the further progression. I would not directly assign it to the autumn/winter seasons, but rather to the occasion. Even on warm days, it is quite wearable due to the smoky yet fresh woods, although I cannot really imagine it as an everyday or office scent.
In terms of longevity, it aligns with its unisex predecessor "2" and can be classified in the middle range with 6 - 8 hours, although it does not remain overly present in terms of sillage. Similar to Wonderwood, the sillage is strikingly strong at first, but then diminishes somewhat over time, making it even more pleasant to perceive, as the spicy-woody notes do not come across as harsh as at the beginning.
Overall, "2 Man" (similar to CdG 2) is a quite interesting but also complex fragrance. The top note is indeed irritating, but its progression is very beautiful. Clearly, it is also not a scent for the broad (and especially younger) masses, but that is what distinguishes the brand Comme des Garcons anyway.

"What kind of synthetic drugstore scent is this?"
Was my first question when the top note hit my hand, which had been sprayed with Amazinggreen. I was quite disappointed by such a synthetic fragrance from the house of CdG.
However, after about 10 minutes, as I tried to categorize the synthetic aspect, it became greener, more stylish, and also a bit smokier. The scent developed in the first quarter of an hour, as one is accustomed to from CdG, but with an initially very cheap-seeming synthetic note. I personally find it exaggerated to claim that it is truly "amazing green." Musk and vetiver provide a pleasant base overall, which also feels "green" due to the numerous leaves. However, this CdG cannot truly convince me, especially since its greatest weakness is its longevity and sillage. I would classify it in the middle range for an everyday or office scent, if it didn't completely disappear after about 4 hours. Even as a skin scent, it is then unfortunately hardly perceptible. What a pity, the other CdGs can do significantly better.

Edit: Often used in the height of summer, but then long neglected, it has recently gained more attention again due to its simplicity and yet underlying niche complexity. Testing numerous green Hermès bottles, one feels a certain closeness to it. The sillage and longevity remain a weak point, but it does impress with its fresh-green neo-synthetic character and balanced CdG niche DNA. Test it, love it, hate it, buy it... The question remains open. Not for me.

I was drawn to EN back then by the numerous comments and reviews here, perhaps also due to the fact that it is less commonly found in the mainstream market. After testing it for the first time, I was immediately smitten. I had only known a few fragrances with such a woody and dynamic scent progression.
EN starts with a strong cypress, which is gradually enveloped by soft vetiver, giving it a certain mystique. It reminds one of wet wood in a shady forest, which is why the warming wood nuances make it feel too heavy for a summer scent. After the cypress retreats, it begins to smolder slowly in the underbrush after a few minutes, with a light smoke rising until it is dispersed by the musk, leaving the now more subdued cypress to provide just a fresh lift. The interplay of the dark wood notes and the fresh, cool cypress makes EN, in my opinion, an interesting masterpiece.
It could not be better represented than in its black, simple, cube-shaped bottle. You can't load up on more wood with any other fragrance.
Both longevity and sillage are above average. The woodiness remains easily detectable for 8-10 hours before it slowly transitions to a skin scent.
For me, it is and will remain a milestone of strong wood fragrances, beyond the mainstream.

Characterized by vacations at the North and Baltic Seas, I would associate no fragrance more with sea air than Heeley Sel Marine. It practically represents a summer day at the beach.
Sel Marine starts off directly mineral, natural, and salty, and progresses quite cool and calm. The algae that initially seem a bit unpleasant are largely pushed back by the sea salt and cedar. Due to its cool accents, it definitely only expresses itself in warm temperatures. Personally, I find it almost difficult to wear, as it represents more of a scent impression of a beach vacation. It does not define itself by gender, but is absolutely unisex.
The bottle is handy and simple. Longevity and sillage are (seemingly intentionally) kept calm and weak. An overall wonderful fragrance, especially for beach vacationers, deep-sea fishermen, sailors, and... friends of the sea air.