Agua Lavanda

A gorgeous lavender soliflore (both floral and herbal aspects shine in this bottle), from 1940, that has transcended time with brilliance, charm and grace. It is, undeniably, a beautiful scent that drifts you away to the fields of lavender in Provence. A light, but incredibly pure Eau de Cologne that is meant to be applied by being splashed on - liberally. Indulge! I love how it wears on my skin - the floral aspect is soft and lovely with the herbal, slightly sharp greenness of the blade resonating through...providing focus. While it is soothing in one aspect, it is invigorating in another. One can expect the aromas to waft up for about 90 minutes to a little under 2 hours, but the first hour is where it shines the most...a soft skin scent after that. Oh, how it layers so perfectly with Caron Pour Un Homme!! But, I also like to wear this in the mornings by itself, during warm afternoons and in the evenings after a shower. Aromatherapy in a bottle. I also enjoy layering it with other masculine scents (including classic Aromatic Fougeres & Chypres) - usually a nice application after a nice morning facial cleansing or shower and then apply the Aromatic Fougere or Chypre (EdT) about an hour or so into the wearing of Agua Lavanda, as it layers over - the nice lavender note is enhanced, but not overdone. In the evening, putting a nice splash on before bed truly helps you drift away to a restful sleep... More notes are listed in the pyramid above - and I do smell accords within the scent, but this really is about purity of the lavender and one of the most perfect "scents" in the last millenium - timeless, charming and always comforting. It is lavender, done to perfection. Never cloying and as natural an aroma as one will have the opportunity to smell in this lifetime. Muchas gracias, Puig...for continuing to make this amazing juice that we all get to still enjoy! A true pleasure in life. Salud.

Quite possibly the best all-round personal care and multi purpose product in the world today. The only thing this product is missing is you! For me, it's crowning glory is the noticeable (and listed on the bottle) tree moss content, it's exceptional in a product this cheap. It speaks volumes about the cost of ingredients vs the price you pay for other brands IMO. Apart from enjoying this as a cologne and pick-me-up,anti-psychotic and all-round WOW! Juice, this is a fantastic cleaning agent (it cleans paintbrushes and art palettes in a jiffy!) solid antiseptic, deodorizer, fire starter and so much more.At the purchase price, it is literally hundreds of dollars worth of products in one $10-15 bottle. This product could actually save your life (just don't drink it!) and I believe every home should have 1-2 bottles on hand as well as taking one with you out into the wilds, should you ever go there.But! treat it like fuel/gasoline, it is highly flammable. This is an incredible addition to any home, to call it simply cologne can never do it justice. I'm more than impressed, I'm truly grateful someone, somewhere out there is committed to doing something right for a change.

This review references the short, green, glass bottle pictured above. I have enjoyed wearing this lavender cologne for many years. It is a no-nonsense lavender, sans frills, but that should not be interpreted as uninteresting or boring. On the contrary, ALP is one of THE most satisfying lavender fragrances I have ever used; and I have tried quite a few. Perfect office scent. Perfect for an outdoor event. Perfect if you want to smell great, but not challenge anyone else's olfactory senses. I choose to decant the juice from the splash bottle into a small 5ml atomizer. Sillage is small to moderate; projection is moderate and the longevity is 4-6 hours. It's been long-discontinued, so availability is limited and a 200ml bottle will test your wallet. I don't like to categorize scents by age-range, but this is scent more suited for a mature gentleman. Women certainly could wear it too. If you are fan of lavender, it may be worth searching for a bottle, before they are gone forever.

A sensible lavender, Agua Lavanda from the Spanish brand Puig is clear and refreshing, and feels terrific just out of the shower. There's nothing to boast about: it has its similarities to Atkinsons English Lavender, with the difference being that the bergamot plays a bit more of a role. Once again, we see both lavender and geranium supporting the lavender. While it is quite lovely, I think its value is for more the classics completist or the lavender completist. I am not one to scoff at some seeming redundancy in my collection, as I see each specimen I include in my "library" as a means of illustrating the great history of fragrance. One could say I am both the classics completist AND the lavender completist (blushes).

TOTALLY Unisex . . .and totally relaxing and wonderful! I am a complete Lavender junkie (I grow three varieties, wear pure lavender essential oil, etc.) and always having read that this is what The Chairman of the Board wore, I was always curious if it was super-masculine smelling or something I, too, could revel in. If you look at my signature fragrances, you will see, I like my OVERTLY FEMININE and SEXUAL perfumes, but yet, this scent is my second go-to (only behind Yardley's English Lavender) for "jeans and t-shirt", "office" or "bedtime". I absolutely Adore my ALP and think many women would love it, too! Try it Ladies! I don't think you will be disappointed if you love Lavender!