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• dhoakohime

  February 28, 2014

  

  A perfume you either love or hate. If you like it, you’re an Andy Tauer fan, and I’m obsessed; this version of the valley lily is perfect for spring and summer. Upon application, the first thing you notice is an intense lily-of-the-valley scent with a green, almost bitter edge, like you can feel the stems. I detect a hint of hyacinth, even though it’s not listed, and the vibe is very similar to other hyacinth perfumes I’ve tried. It gradually dries down to a clean, celestial, slightly powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley that evokes a very innocent, delicate sky blue. Tauer contrasts this purity with his signature ambergris base, which doesn’t suit everyone. The combination seems odd, but the result is excellent: the very faint leather base, ambergris, and oakmoss add depth, darkness, and an animal touch reminiscent of skin, making the top notes blend perfectly with your skin for longevity and power. The ylang-ylang is also very notable; paired with oakmoss, it creates a sensation similar to Caron’s Nuits de Noel. From my perspective, the ylang-ylang presents identically in both fragrances (though they are very different), showing its creamier, almost oily, animal side and boosting the ambergris effect. The overall effect is a very natural, clean lily-of-the-valley, as if you just pulled a bunch from the field. Tauer adds the greenness of the stems, sometimes bitter (like when the liquid stains your hands), powdery notes in the opening that last forever, and a dense, dark base. A masterpiece, but I perfectly understand why it might not grab you at first.

• dhoakohime

  March 8, 2014

  

  A perfume you either love or hate. If you like it, you’re an Andy Tauer fan, and I adore him; this version of the valley lily is ideal for spring and summer. Upon application, the first thing you notice is a penetrating lily-of-the-valley scent with a green, almost bitter edge, like you can see the stems. I also detect a hint of hyacinth, even though it’s not listed; the feeling is very similar to other hyacinth perfumes. It gradually dries down to a clean, celestial, slightly powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley that evokes a very innocent, delicate sky blue. But Tauer contrasts that purity with his signature ambergris base, which doesn’t suit everyone. The combination seems rare, but the result is excellent: the very faint leather base, ambergris, and oakmoss add depth and darkness, an animal touch reminiscent of skin that makes the top notes blend with your skin. Plus, they add longevity and power. The ylang-ylang is also notable; paired with oakmoss, it recalls Caron’s Nuits de Noel. It presents the creamy, almost oily, animal side of the ylang-ylang, boosting the ambergris. The overall effect is a very natural, clean lily-of-the-valley, as if you just pulled a bunch from the field. Tauer adds the greenness of the stems, sometimes bitter (like when the liquid stains your hands), powdery notes in the opening that last a lifetime, and a dense, dark base. A masterpiece, but I understand it might not be very accessible at first.

• oscarsh86

  December 18, 2016

  

  A curious Andy Tauer perfume, but it’s not my thing. It lacks evolution and nuance for me; it smells like freshly cut green stems with a leather base. I’m not sure if I detect lilacs or lilies, but they’re definitely there. It’s floral, green, and slightly bitter—nothing sweet. The quality is undeniable with natural notes, but the scent just doesn’t convince me. Performance is excellent, lasting hours. It’s unisex, though it leans feminine. Perfect for spring. A good, original fragrance, just not my style. I’d recommend it to green scent lovers.