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Great further development of the OG
A very successful fragrance in my opinion. P/L is simply TOP and you should give it a chance. Even if you didn't like the original.
[BTW have the first version in 75ml]
About the fragrance itself (8.5 out of 10):
A sweet-synthetic fragrance with a "gourmand" and slightly woody accord.
In the top note, I personally smell cinnamon and hazelnut the most. The bergamot makes the whole thing slightly fresher in the top note :D.
They are joined in the heart:
Heliotrope, cardamom and orange blossom! It becomes sweeter and slightly more floral like the OG. I can hardly smell pine needles, it could be fir balsam, which adds a minimal resin to the fragrance.
In the base: vanilla, tonka bean, cashmeran and sandalwood! It gives the fragrance extra sweetness + the powdery-woody aspects of sandalwood. The cashmeran gives a velvety side to the fragrance.
Longevity: 8.7 out of 10
Lasts a good 8 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~10 hours.
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5 sprays].
Sillage: 8.25 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 2 hours. After that, it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 8.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people even noticed the fragrance after more than 9 hours!
Final rating: 8.55 out of 10
Simply a great descendant of EDT! The basic DNA has been made more modern and with a good twist. Slight similarities to Emporio Armani Stronger with You (about 30%, the rest is really like the EDT).
Otherwise, LG dear Parfumo community :P and have a nice weekend!
[BTW have the first version in 75ml]
About the fragrance itself (8.5 out of 10):
A sweet-synthetic fragrance with a "gourmand" and slightly woody accord.
In the top note, I personally smell cinnamon and hazelnut the most. The bergamot makes the whole thing slightly fresher in the top note :D.
They are joined in the heart:
Heliotrope, cardamom and orange blossom! It becomes sweeter and slightly more floral like the OG. I can hardly smell pine needles, it could be fir balsam, which adds a minimal resin to the fragrance.
In the base: vanilla, tonka bean, cashmeran and sandalwood! It gives the fragrance extra sweetness + the powdery-woody aspects of sandalwood. The cashmeran gives a velvety side to the fragrance.
Longevity: 8.7 out of 10
Lasts a good 8 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~10 hours.
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5 sprays].
Sillage: 8.25 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 2 hours. After that, it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 8.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people even noticed the fragrance after more than 9 hours!
Final rating: 8.55 out of 10
Simply a great descendant of EDT! The basic DNA has been made more modern and with a good twist. Slight similarities to Emporio Armani Stronger with You (about 30%, the rest is really like the EDT).
Otherwise, LG dear Parfumo community :P and have a nice weekend!
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At the start since 1989 and still going strong after zisch reformulations
Whether you like the scent or not, it has simply become a legend! Over generations, you can still smell it somewhere from time to time. For me, it joins Le Male, Fahrenheit, Acqua die Gio and Kouros among the vintage designer GOATS.
Depending on the nose, the masses now like the newer batches, as they are somewhat fresher and no longer as oversweet as the versions with the cornflower, where there was more of a "cherry accord". I've only known the fragrance myself since the 2000s, as I was born in '98 ;P.
[BTW have the 2018; 125ml version.]
About the fragrance itself (8.25 out of 10):
A sweet, synthetic fragrance with fruity and slightly floral notes.
In the top note, I personally smell bergamot and orange blossom the most. Not listed, but like most people, I can also smell cherry. Although not as strongly present as the old batches (e.g. 2005 version). The newer versions have more bergamot to my nose.
They are joined in the heart:
Heliotrope, cinnamon and jasmine. It becomes more floral and spicier due to the cinnamon.
In the base: vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood! Perceive all the notes very well. It gives the fragrance the distinctive sweetness + the slightly creamy-powdery-woody aspects of the sandalwood.
Longevity: 8.8 out of 10
It lasts a good 7.5 - 9 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~10 hours. Unbeatable for an EDT and drugstore fragrance ;P.
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5 sprays].
Sillage: 8 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 2.5 hours. After that, it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 8 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people noticed the fragrance even after more than 8 hours!
Final rating: 8.3 out of 10
Simply a unique and legendary fragrance in my eyes, which I hardly or not at all smell lately. I rarely wear it myself now and the EDP is a very successful further development of the OG. I'll be writing a review of that one soon! Try it again, maybe it has become more appealing to you. I like both the old and the new version, to be honest. However, I have too many fragrances and don't want to get a back-up for each one, otherwise a vintage version would also be in my collection :D.
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo Community :P and have a nice weekend!
Depending on the nose, the masses now like the newer batches, as they are somewhat fresher and no longer as oversweet as the versions with the cornflower, where there was more of a "cherry accord". I've only known the fragrance myself since the 2000s, as I was born in '98 ;P.
[BTW have the 2018; 125ml version.]
About the fragrance itself (8.25 out of 10):
A sweet, synthetic fragrance with fruity and slightly floral notes.
In the top note, I personally smell bergamot and orange blossom the most. Not listed, but like most people, I can also smell cherry. Although not as strongly present as the old batches (e.g. 2005 version). The newer versions have more bergamot to my nose.
They are joined in the heart:
Heliotrope, cinnamon and jasmine. It becomes more floral and spicier due to the cinnamon.
In the base: vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood! Perceive all the notes very well. It gives the fragrance the distinctive sweetness + the slightly creamy-powdery-woody aspects of the sandalwood.
Longevity: 8.8 out of 10
It lasts a good 7.5 - 9 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~10 hours. Unbeatable for an EDT and drugstore fragrance ;P.
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5 sprays].
Sillage: 8 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 2.5 hours. After that, it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 8 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people noticed the fragrance even after more than 8 hours!
Final rating: 8.3 out of 10
Simply a unique and legendary fragrance in my eyes, which I hardly or not at all smell lately. I rarely wear it myself now and the EDP is a very successful further development of the OG. I'll be writing a review of that one soon! Try it again, maybe it has become more appealing to you. I like both the old and the new version, to be honest. However, I have too many fragrances and don't want to get a back-up for each one, otherwise a vintage version would also be in my collection :D.
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo Community :P and have a nice weekend!
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The underrated Aquate!
It was one of the first fragrances I bought and I was immediately hooked! Especially for the summer, when I only apply it there, just perfect! I have the 2018 50ml version. I'll get a back-up this year. I still have a good 30ml in the old one, but I'm afraid that production will be discontinued :/.
About the fragrance itself (9 out of 10):
A fresh, aquatic fragrance with green and citrus notes.
In the top note, I personally smell a mixture of lemon and mandarin. Petitgrain rounds it all off.
These are joined at the heart by neptune grass (seaweed) and saint's herb. Neptune grass in particular is very present in this fragrance and the main feature of Avqa pour Homme.
This makes it saltier, greener and more aquatic.
In the base: amber and sage. Sage rather imperceptible to my nose but the amber very effervescent ;). Not listed but for me perceptible vetiver!
Longevity: 8.0 out of 10
Lasts a good 6.5 - 7 hours on my skin. On the clothes 8 hours. Perfectly fine for such a DNA!
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 6 sprays].
Sillage: 7.6 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 1.5 hours. After that it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 6.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people noticed the fragrance even after more than 7 hours!
Final rating: 8.5 out of 10
Simply a unique fragrance in my eyes, which unfortunately doesn't get the accolades of a Coolwater. Especially in summer, Light Blue Intense and Issey Miyake are my daily routine (alternating every day hehe ;D). Bulgari and Issey Miyake in particular are so under the radar. May be good or unfortunately bad in the near future. Try them out before it's too late guys!
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo community :P
About the fragrance itself (9 out of 10):
A fresh, aquatic fragrance with green and citrus notes.
In the top note, I personally smell a mixture of lemon and mandarin. Petitgrain rounds it all off.
These are joined at the heart by neptune grass (seaweed) and saint's herb. Neptune grass in particular is very present in this fragrance and the main feature of Avqa pour Homme.
This makes it saltier, greener and more aquatic.
In the base: amber and sage. Sage rather imperceptible to my nose but the amber very effervescent ;). Not listed but for me perceptible vetiver!
Longevity: 8.0 out of 10
Lasts a good 6.5 - 7 hours on my skin. On the clothes 8 hours. Perfectly fine for such a DNA!
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 6 sprays].
Sillage: 7.6 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 1.5 hours. After that it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 6.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people noticed the fragrance even after more than 7 hours!
Final rating: 8.5 out of 10
Simply a unique fragrance in my eyes, which unfortunately doesn't get the accolades of a Coolwater. Especially in summer, Light Blue Intense and Issey Miyake are my daily routine (alternating every day hehe ;D). Bulgari and Issey Miyake in particular are so under the radar. May be good or unfortunately bad in the near future. Try them out before it's too late guys!
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo community :P
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For me, The King of Blue Designers!
The jute Bleu de Chanel is an "all-time favorite" and has been for a long time. I've already tested and smelled all the versions, and the perfume version really picked me up straight away! The EDP was also good, but only lasted 5 hours on my skin. Back to the BdC perfume...
About the fragrance itself (9 out of 10):
A fresh, citrusy-woody fragrance with slightly aquatic and ambery notes. Just a no-brainer ;)
I personally can smell the lemon in the top note. There is also a slight coolness in the head, which I'm sure comes from the combination of pink pepper and mint. Don't worry if you don't like mint. It doesn't smell strongly minty, just slightly cool.
The fragrance remains quite linear, this cooling effect goes away and is joined by aquatic notes, amber and mandarin. It becomes more "blue" and fruity.
For my nose, the base contains: sandalwood and cedarwood, musk, vetiver and minimal tonka bean. It becomes woody and creamy in character as the fragrance progresses. The oil concentration makes it slightly sweeter and more aromatic than its other versions.
Longevity: 8.15 out of 10
It lasts a good 7.5 - 8 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~9 hours. Perfectly fine for such a DNA!
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5-6 sprays].
Sillage: 7.8 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 1.5 hours. After that it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 6.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people even noticed the fragrance after more than 7 hours!
Final rating: 8.85 out of 10
The name says it all with this fragrance!
That's why for me it's the BEST BLUE FRAGRANCE there is in the designer sector! Certainly for one or the other a chewed DNA but in my opinion a must-have in every fragrance collection. A Y EDP from YSL and/or Sauvage EDT/EDP/Parfum can't compete with it. It simply has its Chanel aura, which is simply more mature and mature for me. Unfortunately, the availability and price are a drawback. I rather see a maximum of 140 € for the 100ml.
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo community :P
About the fragrance itself (9 out of 10):
A fresh, citrusy-woody fragrance with slightly aquatic and ambery notes. Just a no-brainer ;)
I personally can smell the lemon in the top note. There is also a slight coolness in the head, which I'm sure comes from the combination of pink pepper and mint. Don't worry if you don't like mint. It doesn't smell strongly minty, just slightly cool.
The fragrance remains quite linear, this cooling effect goes away and is joined by aquatic notes, amber and mandarin. It becomes more "blue" and fruity.
For my nose, the base contains: sandalwood and cedarwood, musk, vetiver and minimal tonka bean. It becomes woody and creamy in character as the fragrance progresses. The oil concentration makes it slightly sweeter and more aromatic than its other versions.
Longevity: 8.15 out of 10
It lasts a good 7.5 - 8 hours on my skin. On the clothes ~9 hours. Perfectly fine for such a DNA!
[PS: Spray routine varies for me depending on the fragrance, but here 5-6 sprays].
Sillage: 7.8 out of 10
The sillage is also strong in the first 1.5 hours. After that it becomes moderate and is still noticeable after 6.5 hours. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I or other people even noticed the fragrance after more than 7 hours!
Final rating: 8.85 out of 10
The name says it all with this fragrance!
That's why for me it's the BEST BLUE FRAGRANCE there is in the designer sector! Certainly for one or the other a chewed DNA but in my opinion a must-have in every fragrance collection. A Y EDP from YSL and/or Sauvage EDT/EDP/Parfum can't compete with it. It simply has its Chanel aura, which is simply more mature and mature for me. Unfortunately, the availability and price are a drawback. I rather see a maximum of 140 € for the 100ml.
Otherwise LG dear Parfumo community :P
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The perfect unisex fragrance!
I've had it in my collection for a while now and I have to say: AeZ immediately became one of my 10 signature fragrances. It is the perfect composition of unisex. I see it for both men and women who are looking for a fruit bomb + wearable any time of year up to 26 degrees Celsius.
About the fragrance itself (9.5 out of 10):
A fresh-sweet-powdery fragrance that is very OWN and linear in my eyes and has no fragrance twins.
In the top note, I personally smell slightly citrusy and mineral notes together with the forest fruits. This makes it seem fresh to me at first and not as sweet as some other fragrances.
After 30 minutes it stays the same, but the vanilla and orange blossom join in. It becomes creamier/powdery. The vanilla is comparable to vanilla sugar ;).
The base notes are not known now, but I would think of musk and light woods like sandalwood.
Longevity: 9.6 out of 10
It lasted 12 hours on my skin. On my clothes, it even smelled after 16 hours. I think I have the 2022 version, but it may be the 2023 version, but thankfully it doesn't matter as it's not the highest concentration of fragrance oil in my collection.
Sillage: 9.1 out of 10
The sillage is also very strong and present in the first 4 hours. After 8.5 hours, it becomes more pleasant and softer, but by no means weak. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I even noticed the fragrance after more than 11 hours!
Final rating: 9.45 out of 10
The name says it all with this fragrance! Who is there not to say, honestly a dreamlike fragrance that is perfectly unisex as already mentioned. Theoretically, the ckOne in niche but by no means similar in advance haha just in principle, because anyone can apply it. But many see it as slightly more feminine! Just try it out men don't be shy hehe :) it goes down well with us too. I've had so many compliments myself.
LG and a good start to the new week, dear community :P
About the fragrance itself (9.5 out of 10):
A fresh-sweet-powdery fragrance that is very OWN and linear in my eyes and has no fragrance twins.
In the top note, I personally smell slightly citrusy and mineral notes together with the forest fruits. This makes it seem fresh to me at first and not as sweet as some other fragrances.
After 30 minutes it stays the same, but the vanilla and orange blossom join in. It becomes creamier/powdery. The vanilla is comparable to vanilla sugar ;).
The base notes are not known now, but I would think of musk and light woods like sandalwood.
Longevity: 9.6 out of 10
It lasted 12 hours on my skin. On my clothes, it even smelled after 16 hours. I think I have the 2022 version, but it may be the 2023 version, but thankfully it doesn't matter as it's not the highest concentration of fragrance oil in my collection.
Sillage: 9.1 out of 10
The sillage is also very strong and present in the first 4 hours. After 8.5 hours, it becomes more pleasant and softer, but by no means weak. Depending on gusts of wind or other reasons, I even noticed the fragrance after more than 11 hours!
Final rating: 9.45 out of 10
The name says it all with this fragrance! Who is there not to say, honestly a dreamlike fragrance that is perfectly unisex as already mentioned. Theoretically, the ckOne in niche but by no means similar in advance haha just in principle, because anyone can apply it. But many see it as slightly more feminine! Just try it out men don't be shy hehe :) it goes down well with us too. I've had so many compliments myself.
LG and a good start to the new week, dear community :P
