Eau de Cologne du Coq

Eau de Cologne du Coq, or, Cologne of the Rooster as it translates to, is a stunning creation by the great Aimé Guerlain which came just 5 years after the inimitable Jicky. Whilst the two aren’t directly related, there are subtle similarities, and Aimé certainly leaves a signature imprint on his perfumes. This gentle similarity is by way of the lavender, which is sharp and almost herbal in its presence. However that is where the similarities end, for the scent adopts a delicately soapy note of neroli, which is bright and shimmering like a white ray of light, accompanied by a touch of jasmine. The citrus fruits, namely lemon and bergamot, intermingle in a way which provides a tastefully refreshing rush of citrus rinds. It amuses me when people complain about the longevity of an eau de cologne; would you deem a bicycle faulty because it can’t go 60mph? It is light and short-lived by design, and this scent profile was the norm for most people during the 19th century. I think this scent is stunning, the perfect uplift on a summer’s morning (which I believe is what motivated the odd choice of name). To wear this is to wear a piece of history, a formula which is over 130 years old yet doesn’t feel outdated.

Eau de Cologne du Coq is a fantastic, uplifting, neroli, citrusy, lavender dream of a perfume. It’s one of the most beautiful, bittersweet, delicate neroli perfume that goes into a green, grassy, herbal direction, as opposed to a soapy one. The addition of lavender and jasmine gives the juice a more feminine feel. I am not going to lie, I don’t get any of the base notes, for me it’s the top and heart: neroli, a basket of citruses and the florals. If there’s any patchouli in Eau de Cologne du Coq is absolutely minimally present. I have bought this cologne as a perfumed souvenir during a trip to Cagliari, Italy and it was exactly what I wanted for those sunny days in the Mediterranean coast. It has a weak performance, intimate sillage but I didn’t minded because I worn it mostly during the evenings when going out to eat. After days spent in the sun, Eau de Cologne du Coq was a welcomed pick me up to keep me energised for a couple more hours.

A classic!! Eau du Coq is an old school, classic, fresh, fine and elegant eau de toilette in the style of Eau Sauvage, if you take the fruity notes, but in this case, instead of Dior, his majesty: Guerlain. The entrance is fresh, the citrus fruits are luminous and very well measured, the bergamot floods this entrance with that fineness that characterizes it. The lavender is present next to the neroli putting the floral accent, the drying is light, friendly, balanced and you feel the touch of my beloved oak moss. All this set is transformed into that typical aroma of the classic eau de toilette of those that were made before, many years ago, when I was little, that applies to everyone and brings me memories of joyful, sunny days and skies Blues It is a pleasure and a pleasure to put a few drops of Eau du Coq even if it lasts half an hour. A great mix !! Rating: 9

Eau de Cologne du Coq est une eau pour la France. Cette eau très citronnée est très virile, nette et élégante. Elle est probablement la meilleure ou parmi les toutes meilleures eaux. Il y a un seul bémol: la tenue. Comme beaucoup des eaux de Cologne, la tenue est relativement faible. La solution: En mettre davantage et/ou plus fréquemment. En dépit de cela, elle a plus de 120 ans, et, il est aisé de comprendre pourquoi elle est encore commercialisée... À se procurer en 250 ml, ou mieux, en 500 ml pour un usage sans retenue! La meilleure preuve de la distinction de cette eau se traduit par le nombre important de femmes qui la portent.

I think I prefer Guerlain's L'Eau de Cologne Imperiale somewhat better, but that's probably because I'm attracted to the whole product (the bee bottle, the Napoleonic connection, the 1860 historicity of it) rather than by a purely olfactory preference. But this is also quite nice. A classic cologne. Fact is, I'm not a big fan of the cologne genre. They all disappear within an hour or so leaving me to wonder, "What's the point?" My wife says, "Just smear yourself with a cut lemon." But that being said, yes, this is another winner from Guerlain and yes, this is a noble scent.