Eau de Cologne (2014)

This fragrance is for me (and probably for some) simply divine. Although there is certainly some nostalgia going on, but after all these years I have not found anything similar, neither in the genre of "cologne", nor otherwise. Twisted simplicity can be most wonderful. It is indeed a bit less intense than the original (less aldehydes, slightly altered musc), but specific DNA remains. The combination of heliotrope and musc brings a special resinous animalistic effect that is very special and masculine (though a little less so than the original). In terms of olfactory sensation, I don’t see functional interchangeability with EDP. Roucel with EDP treats muscs differently, more powdery in opulent direction (again differently than for the latest Musc Panache, Maison Rebatchi). I’m afraid they won’t stop producing HL fragrances all together for the second time. The first victim could be EDC (i hope not). To my knowledge, it has not been available in Europe for some time.

An iconic piece of art! What a shame they stopped for the second time this very singular perfume, classic yet surprising, with its evocation of Barbershop; classic and clean aromatic and floral notes which give it a particular elegance, combined with a phenomenal background of delicate vanilla, a real blast of musks (velvione, evocation of a baby skin) and woods (cedar patchouli...), this almost flirts with dirtyness - very very slightly, without falling into any animalic notes, EDC and EDP were such legends in the early 2000s, I don't understand their disappearance... please bring it back!

This smells like super expensive baby oil, and I mean that in the best possible way. It's sweet, soft and cuddly, but also possesses a cool sophistication and an ever-so-subtle sexiness. Powdery lavender and vanilla balanced against the fresh, herbal piquancy of artemsia and the dry, pepperiness of rosemary. Wears beautifully with decent projection. It's definitely unisex; I am curious to know how it differs from the men's version. I would imagine the latter is probably a bit sharper? A perfect scent for every day wear.

This is my favourite fragrance! It has just the right amount of sillage to be personal and intimate. Anyone with suggestions for similar fragrances please recommend!

Oily musk (think the good part of Musc Ravageur), lavender oil, and hairspray! They swirl together to give sometimes a groomed-up barbershoppy vibe and sometimes a metallic cummy smell. Said it! It's true. I believe the "lover's semen on recently laundered bedsheets" rumor, because if not true then it's apt enough that it's better than true. A hint of clean but definitely organic smell (secretions, say) fairly overpowered by fresh laundering. That hairspray smell should bother me but I think it's genius. (Still, I sold my bottles! I've got some EDP that'll do me, and I accidentally mixed my own Helmut Lang dupe using a white musk, lavender oil, rosemary oil, and Piver's Heliotrope. Sweet deal.) For the record, not filthy. Clean, baby-oily, but with a twang of sexual capability.