Les Parfums Mythiques – Extravagance d’Amarige

2 reseñas

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• anitarosal

  March 7, 2014

  

  As I mentioned in my review of the original, I think they simplified the formula to make it more wearable and appealing to a wider audience, but in domesticating it, they stripped away its heart. The original was wild, intense, and full of character; this version is reserved and adaptable. That intense heart came from marigold, nettle, and strawberry in the top and heart notes, which are now gone. The depth was provided by iris, sandalwood, and cedar, which also didn’t make the cut. The monstrous sillage is now moderate, and while the longevity is acceptable (over 6 hours), it falls short compared to the original’s 12+ hours. For those who know the original, this reformulation should have been launched as a flanker; if it had been named Extravagance d’Amarige L’Eau or Un Air de Extravagance, there would have been no issue, and we would have accepted it better, since it’s very similar but has lost its ‘punch.’ The original was too intense to wear daily, but I can wear this without any problems. However, loyal users like my mom will surely resent it greatly. If you haven’t tried the original, you have no point of comparison and might appreciate it more; it’s not bad—in fact, it’s pleasant—but it’s basically the ‘pious sister’ of the ‘bad girl who devours men,’ oh, what fun she had and how much we’re going to miss her.

• Boy.Capel

  February 2, 2015

  

  Sweet tangerine blends with the bitterness of calendula. It smells great—a solid combination where the calendula and orange really shine. The longevity and sillage are moderate. It reminds me a bit of Estee Lauder’s Intuition for Men (I haven’t tried the women’s version). It’s warm and perfect for daytime wear. I’d recommend it to people over 30.