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The synthetic sandalwood (I'm guessing it's either bacdanol or ebanol or sandalore or both) employed gives me a headache and is much too sweet with no depth. I am certainly not the person who sits down and laments every reformulation, but here I have noticed very clearly how the scent has suffered. Of all the fragrances I see this compared to, I'm surprised I don't see more people making the link to older masculine colognes like Pino Silvestre and Agua Brava. Or even to Drakkar Noir, which was basically an evolutionary derivative of those fragrances with the added freshness of dihydromyrcenol. I'm at a loss for words. The overall effect of this very clever Aromatic Green / Aquatic composition achieves niche quality, since the result is terrifically unique and "out there".
It's a more masculine scent, akin to that of Roma Uomo by Laura Biagotti. Upon first spray you get the gentle fruits notes combined with Aldehydes and a slight tinge of Bergamot, upon settling down to the middle notes - it envelopes you in Rose and Geranium akin to that of Eau Rose by Diptyque - this is where it shines the most and is at its strongest and when you get the most compliments. Finally, the Base notes. Tonka, vanilla which smells akin to Le Male by JPG. That's not to say this fragrance just imitates them, it makes them its own and makes them stand out from the other frags with the same notes. Unfortunately, the scent process takes place in a real pig gallop, so that one has difficulties in recognizing and naming its facets. That is very unfortunate I was wondering what that might be about Minotaure accompanied me from about 1992 to 1996, until it was replaced by other fragrances. And about 3 years ago I thought to myself "oh man, Minotaure is still around, why don't you take this one with you, it's on sale anyway" When Minotaure was released, it was a powerhouse fragrance. A few spritzes of it went a long way. After my leftover Minotaure had finally got rotten, I wondered if I should buy it again. Of course, it was reformulated – but its basic character is not lost. The bull just has been reduced of some of its strength – so it is actually easier to wear. But the “marble” appeal has not changed. I'd say, Minotaure was modernized with consideration. The opening is an aldehyde lover's dream. A soapy mix of cyclamen and jasmine flanked by lavender and pine. A zesty, salty mandarin note with a mix of calone-y minerals give a marine feel underneath everything. The heart is almost herbaceous, like thyme or oregano. The pine is ever present and shifts from a soapiness to a woodiness. I don't get much leather, though oakmoss and geraniol are known to do this when in the presence of patchouli, so I can imagine some people getting it.What’s the best men's fragrance? Well, that depends on the man. Scent is one of the most subjective pillars of a grooming regime, meaning one person’s preferred spritz will vary wildly from the next. Paloma Picasso Minotaurus ... yes where to start? First of all the fragrance itself, because I haven't found many fragrances that could replace it for me in this direction. Sure, the Minotaurus could well come from "Roma", but he takes this hurdle with his aging power! Great is still the prelude in which aldehyde and tarragon with a trace of coriander can be perceived. The selection of the fruits to sniff leaves more room for speculation! Would not settle them in the area south and sweet in any case!
But now, you are free to choose – and the sheer amount of choice can be overwhelming. Beyond the world of gift-safe scents lies a wealth of bottles that look beyond the reductive categories of ‘citrus’ and ‘woody’, delivering memorable, unique fragrances that are worthy of the most discerning wearer. So, how does one whittle down a winner? Sifting through today’s best men’s fragrances is no mean feat, especially when the perfumery world has such a predilection for pretension. Horizon is affronting at first - a dirty mix of burnt citrus, over-dried lavender, brittle pine needles and green notes. Wait for it to settle, however, and more seductive notes emerge. It becomes soapy, soft, subtly floral and - dare I say it - even a little sensual. The dry down is classic woody green aromatic, with plenty of oak moss and leather. To be honest, I couldn't tell if it was a men's or a women's fragrance, because my good friend had got the miniature from his sister and I didn't know anything about fragrances yet. But I liked the scent very much, so I kept the bottle and smelled it only occasionally, because the scent made me in a good mood in quiet moments.
In the past, I used to see the fragrance more in the cold season because of its strength, but the current version of Minotaure is also suitable for milder temperatures. The fact that Horizon doesn't get more recognition. It's unconventional for sure, but with the immense popularity Drakkar Noir has garnered, why can't Horizon get some attention?
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