Médie

I disagree with other comments calling this fragrance boring or generic. If you're not into citrus scents, then I guess it would be. But I've been looking for a good citrus scent for the summer (and, sadly, the heatwaves that now go with it in Europe) that isn't just clean or a simple cologne, and I've compared Médie with: Concentré d'orange verte by Hermès (which Médie has been compared to below), Bigarade Concentrée by Frédéric Malle, Eau d'Hadrien by Goutal, Fleurs de citronnier by Lutens, Cristalle EDT by Chanel, Orange Leaf and Bergamot by Perfumer H, Oyedo by Diptyque, and several colognes from Guerlain. (I have yet to compare it to Eau Sauvage and Terre d'Hermès.) Médie is definitely my favourite. I hated the yuzu in Oyedo, which reminded me so much of grapefruit juice (which I dislike) in a very sharp, sulfuric and agressive way. Here the grapefruit (yet still not my favourite fruit at all) is drier, very zesty and bitter. I can confirm that the drydown is comparable to Concentré d'orange verte on my skin, but Médie has something more. The bright and bitter grapefruit coupled with the crisp, slightly herbal "vert de mandarine" note that also brings just a touch of sweetness, the green aromatic spine of the resinous cypress, a touch of earthy vetiver to extend the freshness into the drydown, and the woody frame of the cedar (not listed in the pyramid) to give it structure and longevity, I find it very addictive. (I can't really pick out the Sambac jasmine note but I read online that it "softens the woods and adds sensuality".) It also seems to stick better to my skin in the heat than the aforementioned contenders. (Frankincense is listed in the pyramid but not on the official website.)

Trudon's Médie: summertime is here - summertime, summertime, summertime, yaay! The intense summertime of early July in a Mediterranean country - where those of us from the north of the globe can't quite believe sunshine this intense and glorious actually exists and oh isn't hot and oooo - I need to rest because it's so beautiful and hot and what am I doing in this garden on top of the Mount of Transfiguration at midday having climbed up a steep semi - mountain in bright white sunshine - eating grapes to stay hydrated but oh- it's so wonderful but I need to lie down in the shade so I rest under a stone bench near some lush green shrubs that smell of tangerine, salt and orange ice lollies. This is the scent of Médie - and then at dusk drink Arabic coffee with cardamon watching minuscule bats crawl up the walls of this ancient Palestinian villa on the tips of their wing claws. I still smell Médie on my arms, both sweet and bitter. Happiness!

I had to try this one a couple of times. At first- I hated it: Citrus and my least favorite scent in a perfume: jasmine. But through the wear, I kept getting a very odd but intriguing vibe. After a couple of wearings, I figured out what the mystery smell was (Ambergris) and I realized that I really, really like this fragrance. It starts with a strong, believable grapefruit leaning citrus, then goes through a jasmine (think jasmine tea) phase and settles into a woodsy- ambergris base that lasts until the end. I have since purchased it and have been alternating it with my usual daily perfume. I have amassed a huge collection of frags as I love fragrances, both for home and body and I think this is a solid perfume.

This is a fantastic fresh and aromatic fragrance. I could only give it's lasting power a moderate rating, as after three to four hours it becomes more of a skin scent. Nonetheless, it is a great fragrance. Perhaps using an Escentric Molecule Ambroxan, ISO E Super, or scentless lotion would improve it's longevity. If you are a fan of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever or Light Blue Intense, you will definitely love Trudon Medie. I will definitely be a repeat buyer of this fragrance.

Medie from Trudon is very fresh and chic. It remembers me the first Eau Sauvage édition from Dior in the 60ties! But Medie gets a better longevity and in base note in addition of vétiver, the Frankincense is just incredible! It’s a fantastic scent for men but be careful, for sure, your women will steal it! :0) Head Notes Manderin, Grapefruit Heart Notes French Cypress, Sambac Jasmine Base Notes Frankincence, Vetiver 10/10