Eau de Cologne

Reviewing a sample from 2025. Eau de Cologne was launched in 2008. Fresh and aromatic cologne with unexpected depth. A hidden gem. After the initial soft waft of bergamot and orange this is fairly linear with an aromatic blend done such that no one ingredient can be discerned. A bit herbal and not too bitter. It is slightly woody with a natural smelling musk base giving it volume. It does not have the sharp or soapy barbershop accord of many other colognes making it more unisex. There is not enough hype out there for this or for many of the other Astier de Villatte creations most of which are exceptional. Quality- excellent Unisex- leans slightly masculine Performance- excellent for a cologne (great sillage, lasts about 4 hours) Elegant very high quality bergamot-aromatic accord in the form of a cologne for when you want a versatile day scent that does not interfere with your night time perfume. At 85E for 50ml it is an easy every day wear. 8/10

Very pretty, but pretty fleeting. A bright citrus cologne with nice notes of petitgrain and lemon verbena, evocative at first of Cravache and Eau Sauvage. But it just does not project or last as long as either of those. This is of course eau de cologne strength, but given the price I don't know why you wouldn't want something stronger.