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Balanced coffee-patchouli...
A milder member of the Pure line, with a noticeable bitter coffee note mixed in, over a smoother original A*Men (definitely less sweet and a toned down 'tar' and vanilla note), which I find extremely pleasant because it doesn't scream like other members (lower projection and longevity than PH, PM or PW), but instead it delivers an elegance and versatility for many occasions. A worthy addition to any Mugler Pure line fan and a very good coffee-patchouli-vetiver based scent.
My personal ranking 9/10. Highly recommended.
My personal ranking 9/10. Highly recommended.
A future classic...
The best (and most masculine, I might add) from DH line...a stunning dark leathery feeling, combined with ambrette, iris, smooth oud and warm sandalwood. Different enough from DH and DHI to worth owning, like a deeper/fuller version of both. Great longevity/sillage and an elegant appearance for a self confident man. My own rating 9.5/10, strongly recommended.
Aromatic dusty woods
First encounter reminded me of a different version of L'AP Timbuktu (without incense).
Green citruses and woods, surrounded by dusty amber-saffron, that slowly progressed into a sandy oud-semi-sweet-cypress dry-down. Hard to describe actually, it never gets too sweet, just projects an aromatic dusty warm musky woods composition. Above average performances, a good recommendation for fans of L'AP Timbuktu and/or FM French Lover (which I also own and love both). My ranking 8/10.
Green citruses and woods, surrounded by dusty amber-saffron, that slowly progressed into a sandy oud-semi-sweet-cypress dry-down. Hard to describe actually, it never gets too sweet, just projects an aromatic dusty warm musky woods composition. Above average performances, a good recommendation for fans of L'AP Timbuktu and/or FM French Lover (which I also own and love both). My ranking 8/10.
Woody - dry flowery - balsamic
Smooth opening blast of absinth and incense, wrapped in a warm sandalwood blanket. Middle phase adds a dry-spicy flowery aura (narcissus and rose, plus some cedarwood) to the woody-balsamic opening notes, while at dry-down a musky vetiver and a pale leather show their presence. Good longevity and over medium sillage on my dry skin.
A pretty solid release and a welcome addition to my wardrobe, I needed only two tries to fall for it. For me it's a 9/10, glad I discovered it, recommended for woody-balsamic fans.
A pretty solid release and a welcome addition to my wardrobe, I needed only two tries to fall for it. For me it's a 9/10, glad I discovered it, recommended for woody-balsamic fans.