Gendarme

This is an excellent "moist" soap scent, richly verdant compared to Mugler Cologne. It has less of the dry, sticky soap-residue aspect of Mugler, so I take it to be more idealized, whereas Mugler is more realistic. The EdC is largely just a weaker version of the EdP, which allows it to approximate the airy soap aura of having just gotten out of the shower, while the EdP is more like standing near a waterfall in an idyllic tropical garden. This extra lushness of the EdP, which I think is partly due to extra wintergreen (or something that reminds me of WG), makes it rather sweet, but the sweetness is very natural and unobtrusive. Sniffings of other Gendarme scents will further demonstrate this theme: they use such natural-smelling ingredients that the considerable sweetness of some of their scents becomes muted and pleasing instead of insistent and cloying. Based on my limited experience, I think the EdP has more batch-to-batch variation. Strangely, the EdP stays closer to the skin/clothes in spite of how concentrated it is, so I think that its supposed advantage gets nullified, and I find myself reaching for the EdC more often. Also, the EdC comes in smaller sizes than those of the EdP, which is exactly the opposite of how they should be packaged!

claytonmarionneaux is right, I don't think you can get any cleaner than Gendarme. For a right out of the shower scent or the smell of freshly washed linens hanging on a clothesline on a beautiful sunny summer day this is it. I did a side by side test, Gendarme EDP with Gurlain's Vetiver and Patrick by Fragrances of Ireland and Gendarme came out the cleanest. Patrick for about $30 gave Gendarme a serious run for top spot and initially was a little stronger and a little soapier, Vetiver because of the tobacco was the most mature. All had staying power and all are very good. "Slick Willy" Bill Clinton wore Gendarme dailey. Vetiver was President Kennedys signiture scent and both were considered ladys men. Based on what you like and your budget if you're looking for an everyday clean scent, (what woman don't like men to smell clean and non- offensive) these are some of the best in their price range.If you're looking for something greener (violet leaf) I love Lightscape by Ulrich Lang. Oh by the way, when you think the scent is gone, it's not. I've gotten compliments on all of them after I thought they were gone. Nov 17 2013

Eau De Parfume version - rocks! Every description here works for me so I’m not going to bother other than to add: - at first I thought it was a creamy subtle lavender with a touch of jasmin until I saw the note table - Exceptionally close to Almost Transparent Blue(more citrusy), Aqaysos (more Cedar and vanilla)and Fougeres Marines (it’s salty marine relative) - all brothers from another mother and its distant cousin Tauer L’air Du Desert Maroccain - as it’s type of class this/these perfumes are not meant to knock every one over but thier strength, linearity and longevity are a lesson for even Amouage, Parfum De Marley and Xerjoff. The sort of smell that if it was sound it would be Metalica playing the biggest rock concert in your city two miles away only today they are doing a jazz version instead vibrating your room with reverberations whilst you have you fresh shirts being ironed today on this hot summers but you, your cool cos you have an ice cold sweet lemonade quenching your Thirst. The people dancing in your garden move into your room cos for some reason there’s something even more attractive about you today...

I’m upset that I’ve missed out on this all these years. Man this stuff is addictive! It’s by far the most clean fragrance I’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing. The leather is so well done that it’s almost transparent, but it holds together that feeling of manliness within the fragrance. Also, if you’re not a big fan of jasmine, give this one a shot and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how attractive and non-intrusive it can be. It might seem to disappear on your skin after an hour but it’s definitely still present. You’ll become well aware of this when the compliments start pouring in from down the hall at work, it’s that diffusive.

Gendarme captures the essence of Southern California in the summertime. It evokes images of swimming pools, suntan lotion, the beach, shopping, and patio dining in the SoCal heat. The true magic of Gendarme reveals itself on warm or hot days and balmy nights. While you may catch hints of its charm in cooler temperatures, it truly shines in the heat. The Eau de Cologne performs well on my skin, lasting around 7 to 8 hours. Although it sits close to the skin, a warm summer breeze can lift the scent and carry it to those nearby. It is definitely worth checking out.