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Quite earthy and spicy.
Spraying this perfume always gives me a very dark purple impression. That plum note, the truffle, orchid…it just triggers thoughts of that shade of purple.
The opening is actually quite earthy and spicy. Truffle and the patchouli notes are huge here. It’s not my favorite, but I think that this does get better in the dry down. The orchid is apparent with its own spiciness/chocolatey nuances.
Plum is also a prominent note. It’s paired with rum, which gives it a very interesting and further spiced quality. Plummy rum doesn’t sound like it’d taste that great, but the smell is nice.
That opening blast will calm down after 10 minutes or so. The plum feels more defined and the balance of the composition is a lot better to my nose. That truffle sticks around, but the patchouli and rum will back off in intensity.
So, it’s earthier rather than a blend of earthy and spicy. Still, you have that sweet boozy quality and the ylang-ylang really begins to come into play.
At this stage, the orchid is superseded by that ylang-ylang. There is a creaminess to the blend. It’s funny, because it does have a dark chocolate-like aroma, but also an earthy almost dusty touches to it. Parfum strikes me as a very dry perfume.
The end is a ylang-ylang and truffle/patchoui mix. The other notes just sort of blend together into a sweetish dark concoction, that’s really attractive.
The opening is actually quite earthy and spicy. Truffle and the patchouli notes are huge here. It’s not my favorite, but I think that this does get better in the dry down. The orchid is apparent with its own spiciness/chocolatey nuances.
Plum is also a prominent note. It’s paired with rum, which gives it a very interesting and further spiced quality. Plummy rum doesn’t sound like it’d taste that great, but the smell is nice.
That opening blast will calm down after 10 minutes or so. The plum feels more defined and the balance of the composition is a lot better to my nose. That truffle sticks around, but the patchouli and rum will back off in intensity.
So, it’s earthier rather than a blend of earthy and spicy. Still, you have that sweet boozy quality and the ylang-ylang really begins to come into play.
At this stage, the orchid is superseded by that ylang-ylang. There is a creaminess to the blend. It’s funny, because it does have a dark chocolate-like aroma, but also an earthy almost dusty touches to it. Parfum strikes me as a very dry perfume.
The end is a ylang-ylang and truffle/patchoui mix. The other notes just sort of blend together into a sweetish dark concoction, that’s really attractive.
Smooth with a creamy/powdery
Eau Electrique opens with a noticeable apple and some citrus notes. The apple, tonka, vanilla, and lavender are really present up top with the main tonka bean note. Really, apple and tonka bean.
Then, the second wave brings in geranium paired with that lavender sitting under a tonka/vanilla combo.
The notes in Electrique have some overlap with Versace Eros, but, I think they are two different fragrances and the similarities aren’t that noticeable.
Eros is a much louder and has more of a citrusy aroma than does Electrique, though, the tonka bean and apple notes are shared.
Update: I could also compare this to Montblanc’s Legend Night, but noticeably lacking the heavy cardamom note.
Electrique is understated and while it has some sweet elements, it never becomes overbearing. I think the prevalence of the cashmere was a nice touch and gives Electrique some more separation from the original La Nuit.
Then, the second wave brings in geranium paired with that lavender sitting under a tonka/vanilla combo.
The notes in Electrique have some overlap with Versace Eros, but, I think they are two different fragrances and the similarities aren’t that noticeable.
Eros is a much louder and has more of a citrusy aroma than does Electrique, though, the tonka bean and apple notes are shared.
Update: I could also compare this to Montblanc’s Legend Night, but noticeably lacking the heavy cardamom note.
Electrique is understated and while it has some sweet elements, it never becomes overbearing. I think the prevalence of the cashmere was a nice touch and gives Electrique some more separation from the original La Nuit.
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Fantastic
The first impressions that I gather from La Nuit is how utterly perfect it seems for nighttime wear. I mean, there are plenty of great smelling colognes, but this is just built for a night on the town and for getting close to the ladies.
It’s a sweet scent that doesn’t venture off into the super candy-like aroma, rather, it remains steadfast in its masculinity. Sweet, but the opening is a spicy freshness, with dry and woody undertones. That will shift, as we move along, but the opening brings it.
At the top, you are definitely getting hit with the cardamom right away. This note will often be a supporting player, but in La Nuit de l’Homme, it is the main attraction.
At first, it is paired with a very light citrus note of bergamot, which gives the composition a bit of brightness. However, the overall impression is one of warmth, and super freshness.
After the first few minutes, the lavender steps up big time, along with the cedar. So, you get a mix of cardamom and lavender (cardamom still the strongest), with fresh woody aromas emanating from the base.
It pretty much stays like this for the duration of the rest of the wear, but a nice vetiver does begin to peak through to about the same level as the cedar. La Nuit is a warm slightly sweet and slightly spicy fragrance, that has a fresh cleanliness, and a dark character.
For a time, La Nuit is quite powdery and has a really attractive aroma, as it dries down. I like the opening of this scent, but the dry down is fantastic.
It’s a sweet scent that doesn’t venture off into the super candy-like aroma, rather, it remains steadfast in its masculinity. Sweet, but the opening is a spicy freshness, with dry and woody undertones. That will shift, as we move along, but the opening brings it.
At the top, you are definitely getting hit with the cardamom right away. This note will often be a supporting player, but in La Nuit de l’Homme, it is the main attraction.
At first, it is paired with a very light citrus note of bergamot, which gives the composition a bit of brightness. However, the overall impression is one of warmth, and super freshness.
After the first few minutes, the lavender steps up big time, along with the cedar. So, you get a mix of cardamom and lavender (cardamom still the strongest), with fresh woody aromas emanating from the base.
It pretty much stays like this for the duration of the rest of the wear, but a nice vetiver does begin to peak through to about the same level as the cedar. La Nuit is a warm slightly sweet and slightly spicy fragrance, that has a fresh cleanliness, and a dark character.
For a time, La Nuit is quite powdery and has a really attractive aroma, as it dries down. I like the opening of this scent, but the dry down is fantastic.
Something that you can wear when it is hot and humid outside
So, right off the bat this one smells different from the other two in the series, yet familiar to them. Hermes only lists three ingredients, but it’s pretty clear that the main accords from H24 are here, mainly in the background.
The ‘herbs’ here? I don’t know. I’d say mint, sage, and it seems like basil to me. Sage was in H24 already, so, I doubt that they lost it for this edition.
Between those two, this smells closer to H24 EDP than the original.
The biggest change is going to be from the pear note. Juicy and adds some sweetness to the mix. This paired with the very green and lush aroma from the herbs gives this one a rainy forest sort of undertone.
Not completely woody mind you, this is vegetal with how it comes across, more stem and leaf or grassy than any tree bark.
Also, there’s this synthetic ingredient called Physcool. Basically, it’s a cooling freshener as an ingredient and it’s doing it’s job. Less of a distinct smell and more of an impression that you get while wearing.
As it dries down, it becomes more like the original two H24 fragrances. Still much fresher and greener than either one of those, but you can definitely tell that this is an H24 release.
Herbes Vives isn’t too complicated of a cologne. Sort of sweet still in the dry down, not as sharp or spicy, but it still has that greenish cool finish to it.
The ‘herbs’ here? I don’t know. I’d say mint, sage, and it seems like basil to me. Sage was in H24 already, so, I doubt that they lost it for this edition.
Between those two, this smells closer to H24 EDP than the original.
The biggest change is going to be from the pear note. Juicy and adds some sweetness to the mix. This paired with the very green and lush aroma from the herbs gives this one a rainy forest sort of undertone.
Not completely woody mind you, this is vegetal with how it comes across, more stem and leaf or grassy than any tree bark.
Also, there’s this synthetic ingredient called Physcool. Basically, it’s a cooling freshener as an ingredient and it’s doing it’s job. Less of a distinct smell and more of an impression that you get while wearing.
As it dries down, it becomes more like the original two H24 fragrances. Still much fresher and greener than either one of those, but you can definitely tell that this is an H24 release.
Herbes Vives isn’t too complicated of a cologne. Sort of sweet still in the dry down, not as sharp or spicy, but it still has that greenish cool finish to it.
You Can go For It
Wow, I really like the start to Parfum. The bergamot is the most prevalent, at this stage, but it is already being buoyed by the base notes. I get a good amount of elemi, already at this stage. Sort of reminds me of Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport Cologne, with the citrus and resinous aspects.
Also, the newer Dior Homme Sport (which I dislike) shares a lot of elements with this, except this is actually good.
The citron and bergamot really help to make this one bright and juicy, but the profile feels cold, and you do get a woodsy dryness wafting from the base.
At the start, this leans more floral with lavender, jasmine, etc. It’s somewhat earthy lavender, but greatly leans towards a cleaner lighter aroma. But, I do get a very outdoorsy lightly dirty undertone.
There’s some spiciness here, mostly vetiver providing that, but apparently there is a touch of anise or cinnamon. Not really distinct to my nose, but maybe?
As we move further along, Eau Sauvage Parfum this transitions to a vetiver floral fragrance, with citrus highlights. The earthiness pulls back somewhat, but still feels like being outdoors near a grove.
The elemi and labdanum come through for an even more resinous feel. I know the older versions of this had a stronger myrrh aroma, but I didn’t ever get around to trying it, and so can’t compare. This, resinous base is somewhat sweet, with a vanilla-like aroma.
The final dry down really goes towards the elemi’s vanilla like aroma. The vetiver is still kicking around and some of that lavender.
Also, the newer Dior Homme Sport (which I dislike) shares a lot of elements with this, except this is actually good.
The citron and bergamot really help to make this one bright and juicy, but the profile feels cold, and you do get a woodsy dryness wafting from the base.
At the start, this leans more floral with lavender, jasmine, etc. It’s somewhat earthy lavender, but greatly leans towards a cleaner lighter aroma. But, I do get a very outdoorsy lightly dirty undertone.
There’s some spiciness here, mostly vetiver providing that, but apparently there is a touch of anise or cinnamon. Not really distinct to my nose, but maybe?
As we move further along, Eau Sauvage Parfum this transitions to a vetiver floral fragrance, with citrus highlights. The earthiness pulls back somewhat, but still feels like being outdoors near a grove.
The elemi and labdanum come through for an even more resinous feel. I know the older versions of this had a stronger myrrh aroma, but I didn’t ever get around to trying it, and so can’t compare. This, resinous base is somewhat sweet, with a vanilla-like aroma.
The final dry down really goes towards the elemi’s vanilla like aroma. The vetiver is still kicking around and some of that lavender.
