Tete-a-Tete Eau de Cologne

This aromatic floriental chypre distinguishes itself in its unique yet naturalistic vegetal character (utilizing inexpensive naturals) and powerful animalic backdrop. Civet announces itself right from the start along with sharp greenery and fibrous spice, with funky hits of blackcurrent pee and patchouli. Tete-a-tete's character hovers between some of the green chypres from the 1970s and the aromatic men's colognes, with a tart, juicy unisex (if slightly anonymous) bouquet at its heart. The base brings a glowing sweetness of incensey amber and oakmoss with a blast of vintage musk. In fact, this accord is reminiscient of some Middle Eastern perfumes still known to use nitro musks and scads of real oakmoss – cf. Al-Rehab's Saat Safa, another great cheapo. After more wearings, I really don't get quite as much note separation as I perceived in the beginning – it's incense and civet, not too sweet and very balanced. To me, it takes what I like about Kouros but packages it without the screechy orange blossom or overly sweet balsamic incense. Splash freely; this definitely performs like an EdC, although the longevity is excellent. At this ridiculously low price point, it's a no-brainer.

If I were a cologne this would be the one. It smells like sitting in a cabin in rural Washington, sipping E&J, listening to Wishbone Ash, and playing Morrowind on a old dusty crt tv. All jokes aside it is an amazing Cologne. It is smells sweet while still remaining masculine. I suck at identifying individual notes but it is a very clean scent and is 100% worth the cost at just $20. It has quickly become my daily driver and is the sole reason I created this account.

Ok, so I don't usually do this, but I feel I must. I have both Magie Noire from Lancome and this one. They smell IDENTICAL. Not similar, not alike - identical! Tet-a-tete might have shorter projection and longevity, but the notes are the same.

If you want a strong male fragrance with a 70's vibe this is the one for you. Smells like spices and tobacco e with a strange sweet note. Could imagine a grandpa with his pipe and slippers wearing this. Not sophisticated but noticeable and suitable for cold days which is maybe the norm with Russian fragrances. Can't say it's one of my favourites but value for money and lasts at least 6hrs on my dry skin although it doesn't change much. Over application could induce a headache! My rating 6 out of 10. P.s.This is only supposed to be cologne strength but couldn't do with any higher concentration!