Eau Fugace

Floral citrus/verbena fragrance, that will settle on a musky moss and a hint of benzoin, without ever loosing its freshness. Overall a perfectly done classical summery eau de cologne, but that doesn't bring anything new to the table - something I would expect at that price point. While I like it, the low performance, non-uniqueness and overpricing block me from recommending this one. Berdoues Vetiver and AdP Colonia Assoluta do the exact same job, and can be found online for respectively 10X and 3X less than this one... Nice but pass for me!

Eau Fugace (fleeting water) is of course a fleeting Eau de Cologne, but far more durable than one would expect. A bitter green citrusy clarity with crisp mineralic facets, cold as an icy mountain stream. Some Patchouli and moss in the base adds depth and character for an "eau chyprée" touch, but the fragrance stays clear & fresh. Luckily there is no thick powdery or creamy modern musk detectable, that often can make me feel uncomfortable in the summer heat. Somehow it reminds me of Eau de Rochas (because of its mineralic touch) and Eau d'Orange Verte, because of its bitter green freshness with that fruity touch of blackcurrant, that perfumer Francoise Caron used in the Hermès fragrance too. To me Eau Fugace is an elegant interpretation on the classic Eau de Cologne genre, that perfectly wears during summer time of course, but even colder weather matches well. It feels timeless and perfectly blended. Finally I got myself a bottle, I love it.

It smells like a melting vitamin-C pill to mix the water. sparkling and powdery, sour.