Ténéré

I second riffjim4069's assessment below: To my nose, Tenere and OMSGE are nothing alike. In fact, I came to this page from the OMSGE page through the Tenere icon in the “This perfume reminds me of” section, all the while scratching my head and trying to figure out any possible similarities between the two fragrances. Instead, I find Tenere quite close to Rochas Globe. Both have that old-timey, low-key, melancholy herbal-floral vibe, which I recognize instantly, but find quite hard to put into words. They take you back to another time and another place with a few sprays. Another fragrance that gives me a similar feeling is Balenciaga’s Ho Hang Club, which I find more old-school than both Tenere and Globe, but not as good as either, (although I still like Ho Hang Club quite a bit.) Tenere and Globe are lighter and brighter, while I find Ho Hang Club a bit heavy and blunt (if that word makes sense). Having suggested a similarity between Tenere and Globe, I am having a hard time trying to find the exact connection between them by looking at the official lists of the notes for the two fragrances. However, my nose insists that there indeed is a strong connection. Is it the rose or the carnation? No, I would not say so. I find the connection to be more along the herbal dimension than the floral. Perhaps artemisia, or the restrained and refined use of patchouli? Possibly. Between the two, Globe is the smoother, while Tenere is the harsher one. Tenere has some additional animalic aspect to it, while Globe comes across quite "clean". Are far as recommendations go, Tenere is not something I would suggest for people who do not usually enjoy old-school fragrances. However, if you do enjoy such fragrances, you may want to give Tenere a try. The problem of course is that Tenere is discontinued and can no longer be sampled in department stores or chain perfumeries. So, you probably will have to take the risk of making a blind buy, unless you have access to an independent brick-and-mortar perfumery that carries discontinued fragrances. As you make your buying decision, consider Rochas Globe and Ho Hang Club as possible alternatives to Tenere; Globe being a very close, and Ho Hang Club a distant substitute. Among the three, Ho Hang Club seems to be the most affordable as of early 2015, and Tenere the most expensive.

My buddy Christian from Best Brands Perfume sends me vintage perfumes. This one immediately took me back to growing up. I would say my mother would have worn something similar. It's beautiful, masculine, but I feel a tougher women from the 1970's could have worn this.It was a different world back then. Think of a woman from Eastern Kentucky married to a coal miner. I'm not saying that in a negative way. In fact quite positive. She was tough as nails, stood her ground, and loved her man. Of course this fragrance was made for a man, but the image I get is that tough as steel coal miner's wife. I love fragrances that will take you back. This fragrance took me back. It's actually quite beautiful. Top: Complex mix of notes. It's so simplistic to say I smell honey and patchouli. This fragrance is complex. Mid: Incense stick burning Base: a very interesting classic mix. I love interesting. I'm wearing this one tomorrow. The reviews make this fragrance seem simple, and some can distinguish the notes. This is a very complex fragrance. It makes me think of a place in time more than anything. I envision the 1970's. It doesn't matter if it was created in 1988. This is the 1970's in a bottle.

To incapsalate what this juice is all about..take Colin's line that you could repackage Tenere and call it a nieche fragrance today. To think, the quality of fragrance which were put into the market back then were only a fraction of what you have to spend today...so sad :( but true and THAT'S A FACT!!!!!! After trying it on my skin..the sweet/powdery aroma with a hint Amber starts off with honey, Orris roots and patucchli.There's just enough leather to get that animalistic quality which comes alive with the warm sweet notes. When it settles...watch how it will curl your partner's toes. This juice is UNBELIEVABLY SEXY...the floral notes of rose and lavender with jasmine enriches this fragrance making it a really desirable Aromatic Fougere. Both anise and tarragon gives it a slightly herbal/spicy tone to complete this fragrance. Longevity and Silage is excellent..when I sprayed it 2x on my skin it lasts well over 8hrs. To sum up on what I think about this fragrance...if your into the 80's with deep aroma's you will UNDOUBTEDLY LOVE this juice. To me this is a nieche fragrance in today's world and I ♥ it. 8/10 See for yourself.....

The ultimate animalic, masculine floral, Ténéré was surely ahead of its time and would be all the talk of the fragcomm if a niche line such as Papillon or Bogue were to release it today. This one makes me blush. Honeyed rose (an opening that is similar to Boss No. 1), dirty jasmine, and spicy carnation, it's almost, but not quite overwhelming (don't overspray, especially if you choose to venture out into the unforgiving world, and do not wear on a hot summer day). Though not listed, there is a civet undercurrent that exalts these showy florals, bringing it nearly into Bal a Versailles "well I never!" territory, but the hum of herbs and spices keep it PG-rated. The dry down is the great journey's end; musk, leather, vetiver, and patchouli, a well-lived in bed, the equivalent of a cigarette after some wreckless abandon kind of sex. This is ACE.

Update: I just have to reiterate how much I love this! This has been my 'go to' in the hot NYC summer. Fresh, invigorating, challenging, yet somehow comforting at the same time. This is definitely a masterpiece for me... I had this as a teenager when it first came out, and was entirely too young to appreciate it, or for it to work with my chemistry. I'm glad to have it again! To me this is similar to Balenciaga Pour Homme, but completely appropriate for the summer. Complex, herbal, honeyed and slightly sweet. It dries to the most amazing fresh spicy floral. It is definitely a sexy summer romantic night scent. No way you could *not* get lucky wearing this! ;-) Sublime! Beware, do use sparingly as it is quite the 80's powerhouse.