Tauer Discovery set (Page 4 of 5)

Yes, I like the incense in it.  After I compared it with CARON Parfum Sacre, the latter seems dry and cold, like a tall empty church with incense having been dispensed.

The Eau D'Epice is much friendlier and has a softness along with the cool aloofness.  It is a similar scent to some of the aroma of L'Air du desert marocain in certain levels.

Probably the Tauerade comes through on all his perfumes. 

Orange Star also has some of what Eau D'Epice has. 

I am putting together notes and ideas for the next Tauer Discovery Set, and keep changing.

Une Rose Chypree is absolute lovely, but does not last that long as others from his line.  A unique softness is with this subtle rose perfume.

Une Rose Vermeille hits your nose with a thick jam feeling, like marmalade or baklava, then clings and dries down in rose harmony.

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Next to the Aoud trail, this is the Tauer trail, for the time being.

Too bad he doesn't sell Miriam samples .. just saved myself the hassle of having to choose and ordered 2x5 samples, so there will be 15 total. That seems to be 15 out of 16. The only one I left out was Pentachords Verdant.

Apart from the samples being be reasonably priced (too bad they are spray vials.. must be the only person on this forum preferring the non-spray vials for dabbing or when it's weak simply letting it dribble down the arm!!!!)  it's so nice to see them orderly stacked in a little tin box. Almost as if you have a miniature.
Also.. isn't it awesome to own 15 difference fragrances for the price of 1 bottle of an ordinary upscale fragrance... (happen to adore Alien since trying it in a store yesterday!)

It's still there! http://theperfumedcourt.com/Products/Ta … IRIAM.aspx

Am curious now what has disappeared from TPC and what re-appeared at the StC site. Still bummed about the split.

For now I won't order there yet.. after Tauer the next stop will be Galimard for their elève set of notes and some of their samples.

That's Great! I'm so pleased you like it so much  I think that all of us who have the discovery set, find a great favorite! Now comes the hard part!! (Well, for me, anyway) saving up the pennies for a Full Bottle  I just HAVE to buy my fav. soon!! Can't wait!!

Finally the long awaited package arrived 3 weeks in total. Happy to say it was well worth the wait. Andy's perfumes are intense & beautifully layered.

The first whiff of these scents tell you a story & obviously the use of high quality ingredients speak for itself.

Thus far my favourites are in the following order: Orange star, Zeta, Vetiver Dance & L'air Du Desert Marocain.

I want to sample these beauties a little longer before moving onto & trying

Tauer Perfumes 03 Lonestar Memories

Tauer Perfumes 08 Une Rose Chypree

Tauer Perfumes 12 Eau D'Epices

& ofcourse Miriam & many other Tauer gems.

Why duck? You're entitled to your own opinion!

And FWIW, I've not yet embraced Tauer's perfumes either but it's great to be able to explore his fragrances at a reasonable price.

Tell me, what reminds you of  Tauer Perfumes 02 L`Air du Desert Marocain

Why, Wichapi, "ducking and covering" ... it is the purpose of this open Forum to let each other know what we experience in the perfume hunt.

So that everybody can see ... good or bad.

We ARE the customer and as such we are d i s c e r n i n g .

The people who write advertising copy for the manufacturers ADVERTISE whereas we are discussing our experiences after we bought. Our role is not to advertise ... that is why I often add a disclaimer - when I praise something - that I am not affiliated.

As far as

ZETA

I tried, last time yesterday, several times to like it. Just cannot like it, with the "Linden theme". Those other ones you mentioned, I did not order them, they did not speak to me. What I did order, 3 of the 5 I liked.

VETIVER DANCE

I tried a few times, but don't like it as much as other Vetivers.

Beware of LONE STAR MEMORIES for a woman. This one has a leather note that some guys love, and other guys disparage.

INCENSE ROSE is well liked among the women, and even among the men, according to long discussions over at BN.

L'AIR DU DESERT MAROCAIN seems to be the bestseller, and has universal appeal.

Personally, I begin to like ORANGE STAR the most, a classy orange fragrance.

So, it takes all kinds of perfumes to make all kinds of people happy.

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The Discovery Set is what the name implies, "discover" and then see whether you wish to buy.

Thanks for letting us know your experience. It could be that the "Tauerade" does not harmonize with your particular skin. Learn from it.

Last edited by Udaria (2012-04-18 07:06:08)

@ Espi - don't destroy the spraying mechanism, just use as intended, and spray, you can spray a small amount on a spot of your arm and distribute by rubbing it in, if you so wish.

The new vials have to be pushed a few times to fully activate the spray.  Push hard.  After that, they work.  Unlike the ones from Sephora which give me grief.

Thanks, SuperPookie. It reminded me of...

  Aroma M Geisha Noire

I said Zeta was "tolerable", but I'm with Udaria on the linden aspects.

And btw, "ducking and covering" was just a jest. Some forumites know that by now, I hope? 

Re disclaimers, I listed all of mine in my profile when I first began posting to the forum last December (?).  I've been a member a bit longer than that though, and lurked quite a while after viewing the discussions here and on that "other perfume forum".  This one seemed far more friendly and open.

Last edited by Wichapi (2012-04-18 16:30:58)

What surprise today.. am wearing the samples in chronological order now, and am at   Tauer Perfumes 04 Reverie au Jardin

Contrary to what seems like an outspoken majority of dislikes , this is the first one for me that I find easy to wear.. the others were very creative and interesting, but not easy to wear. Phew!

PS: turns out lavender is disliked by many.. I enjoy it quite a bit. Strangely not so much (anymore) in fabric softeners.

Last edited by Espi (2012-05-02 08:18:01)

Be patient my dear... going chronologically now so Tauer Perfumes Zeta is at the very end of the list since it's the newest I got.
Tauer Perfumes 08 Une Rose Chypree  is also still 4 days ahead. Scheduled for May 6 and May 13

I do think there's truth in what I read on Basenotes.. these fragrances are probably more suited for 'advanced' perfumistas. I did already enjoy the Tauer Perfumes 03 Lonestar Memories  better the 2nd time I tried and it made me feel yearn for 'storytelling/singing songs around the campfire'..even found a thread where someone contributed who had made up the name.

But they aren't easy fragrances to wear.. that's why I was almost relieved this one Tauer Perfumes 04 Reverie au Jardin  was a lot easier to wear. And very interesting too.

Not one I'd have bought as an innocent newbie!

Feeling bold isn't silly but something I read sometimes about.. like in 'what should a business woman wear?' Actually would rather see those Q than the eternal 'what is sexy?'.

For me this is a journey. Especially so now I have no time or money to travel as much as I used to, sampling new , strange and interesting fragrances can replace this.. plus the other aspect of course of not grasping for food when bored.. just try out another (new) fragrance. It is more expensive than fast food though
Today it's 'back in church' or at least that's what incense means to me.. will put on Tauer Perfumes 05 Incense Extreme

Yep... just put it on, back in Catholic church alright.