09 Orange Star

I never thought I was going to say this, but out of everything I've ever smelled so far, this is my favorite fragrance. Orange and tangerine are the main notes I can pick out, maybe some neroli? But calling this a citrus scent seems a bit contrived because it's actually so much more than that. It conveys the color orange more than the actual fruit, it’s a vivid, neon orange, but it’s contrasted against a bit of navy blue or maybe dark teal, and it comes off as somewhat nocturnal. It's one of the rare cases where the bottle, the name and the scent are a perfect match. Everything about this is odd, skewed and distorted. It's chalky, oily, shimmering and a bit green, almost medicinal, it vaguely reminds me of car fresheners but in a good way, particularly in the opening. Sometimes it makes me recall the back seat of the first car my family had owned (a 1st gen Ford Focus sedan in "aquamarine frost metallic" with light grey cloth upholstery, and a lingering scent of cheap automotive cleaning products, mild early childhood trauma and a hint of tobacco smoke from my dad's cigarettes). But as it unfolds, there are moments when it really lives up to its name, because despite the nostalgic feeling it also comes off as alien, futuristic and industrial. It has this dry, bright, fizzy texture, and I suspect that it's due to a large dose of aldehydes. It also contains some spicy element, something I didn't realize until 2 of my coworkers told me that it smells like cinnamon. This is a real hidden gem that should, at least in my book, be a lot more popular than it is, but I’m almost glad it isn’t, because I can actually find this one for a good price at discounters. Edit: this is very similar to Incense Rose, another spectacular scent, but I personally prefer this one. This is harsher, but I think that it plays in its favor. To me, this feels more vivid and energetic.

Andy Tauer Orange Star. A beautiful different approach to orange First impressions of Andy Tauer Orange Star are positive and I want to say that this perfume took me by surprise because I did not have too many expectations from a citric perfume. The perfumes based on oranges are many and these days it seems that they all feel the same. Well, the Orange Star is not like that. It is a niche creation that is definitely worth a try. The opening is citrus but not effervescent and the orange is neither sweet nor juicy. Here Andy Tauer left his mark from the L air du Desert Marocain . Orange is dusty, dry this time, a little green and ozonic. Lemongrass and clementines, which also look somehow green, contribute to this sensation. Although the scent is listed as citrus, it feels more ozonic, slightly floral, soapy and powdery. The ambergris and orange flowers do not feel strong but give roundness to green edges of the lemongrass. An interesting perfume, definitely unique and unisex, that can be worn from my point of view in spring and summer. It is a light perfume, it can be matched with a white open shirt but also with a T-shirt. The wind will make a sensation from this creation that has very good performances. On the skin it has a pretty good longevity that lasts more than 8 hours and the sillage is appropriate. It leaves a long trail behind. But the perfume is a mature one reason why I don't know how much it will appeal to beginners. Sometimes I feel like this Orange looks like the Therre D Hermes but there are some major differences. Orange Star is definitely a unique fragrance that you will appreciate over time if you do not succeed on the first try.

I received a sample of this just a few days ago. When I first put it on I was taken aback by the sharpness. It reminded me of the greenish oil sometimes left on your hand after peeling a fresh picked orange. A wonderful thing in an orange, but not really an edge I want in a scent. After 15-20 minutes though that edge softened and merged into a much more appealing melange. It warms, mellows and became very much something I wanted to continue to let develop to see where it went. It stayed close but was very long lasting and moved through multiple phases, soft, warm, spicy...at one brief point almost making me think of a creamsicle (a good thing to me!), each of which I seemed to like even more than the last. I put off taking a shower until morning because I didn't want to wash it off. As an added bonus, my DH who usually says 'Oh yeah, that's nice.', loved it enough to actually want get me a bottle RIGHT NOW! This will definitely become part of my regular fragrance wardrobe.

Like spraying yourself with orange juice I do love oranges especially in perfumery But I’ve never tried something as distinct and as creative as orange juice in a bottle With incredible performance and projection Especially in high heat it sparkles ever so elegantly I love it Yes the only scent that I got a tiny bit of reminders is knize sec but this one is ultimately ten times better I’d go so in saying it’s probably my favorite or second favorite from the house I thought I would get tired wearing it for a long time which happened in other scents but no I enjoyed my whole day wearing it My only complaint is not the liquid itself it’s the sprayer on these bottles I would use pressurized ones that lets me mist all around me I guess when I love a fragrance I can keep typing and rambling for as long as I want

I remember getting a sample of this a loooong time ago and being a bit flummoxed as to what it was meant to be; not being as familiar with the Tauer DNA at the time - I'd expected more of straightforward orange blossom / juicy clementine scent. HA! How naive I was! Recently I was inspired to re-visit this one and ordered another sample. Whereas young me found it strange, abrasive and too heavy hitting, the more olfactory-educated me fell immediately in love with this - for now I get it: Orange Star is predominantly an AMBER fragrance, with orangey highlights! This smells vintage, resinous and gorgeous!! I can't get over how differently I perceive it now! I have yet to add a Tauer to my collection, and this one might be the first (of many!). Orange Star: must! love! Amber!