Arsene Lupin Dandy Eau de Parfum Guerlain for men

A soft fragrance, powdery/woody. At first comforting. I'd say it's a first or second cousin to Stetson (which costs far less), except there's a pungent element that enters into things - the bitter orange note, I suppose. It gives it added interest. But by the time seven hours or so have elapsed this scent - on me - is all sour. Pfew.

I don't like this stuff!

What a beautiful dark green fragrance.

Picture yourself in a wooden cabin in a forest with the sun going down very quickly. You have smoke coming out of the chimney and the smell of wood radiating everywhere. You also have that bitterness of freshly cut greenery.

Hilaire is right in saying that it smells 'sacred' and 'spiritual', humble even. Yet at the same time it retains that Guerlain stamp of utmost luxury.

I am very impressed - This is unique artwork.

I am addicted to this perfume atm. It's basically an elegy to Frankincense/Olibanum. The whole composition is stark and minimal, it has smokiness and woodiness, dryness and earthiness all in one.

The opening notes combine to create a smell very akin to that released by the cutting back of rose bushes on a crisp autumn day, with deep, rich, dark greeness accompanied by the smell of the dank earth and the bitterness of plant sap and freshly cut green wood.

The dry down is intensely incense based, there's a dry tang throughout and elements gather around the central Olibanum note like smoke or mist in a dark, forested valley.

This smells so otherwordly it's positively hallucinogenic. I adore this, it smells sacred and spiritual and yet luxurious and attractive.

If you like Terre d'Hermes then you will love this completely. As I do.

Ten out of ten on every front, longevity, sillage, etc.

Difficult to get, and once I had it, it was a disappointment. Although it started out very, very nicely, soon an unpleasent undertone emerged. I think that either it doesn't fit with my skin, or perhaps it was even rotten - both things actually happen. My advice is therefore to check it out carefully before buying, especially when considering the price.

This is the "King among the Thieves", for me really the best so called Men's fragrance on the market nowadays. This is such an overrefined and classic scent..some say it s between Mitsouko and L'heure Bleue. But for my nose it s utterly unique! The Guerlinade reaches out to you the instant you spray it on..but not so in your face like Shalimar or L#heure bleue ..much more subtle and nevertheless great.. The fruity notes of bergamot and bitterorange come next and a beautiful violet bedded in soft suave leather steals your heart right away..If not, wait until the heart notes of pink pepper (never sharp)and soft cardamom play their finesse..and finally (by me after about 20minutes)the base notes take over..a creamy-woody sandalwood of supberb quality and warm sensuous patchouly. Clearly not the deepness or power of L'heure Bleue or the demanding Chypre peach of Misouko, but a sneaky floral woody thief..that captures your nose and hopfefully your heart. You already guess: I m in love with the thief Arsene Lupin! Bravo, Guerlain!! Never stop trying to create another treasure

This is simply a brilliant execution of a masculine scent. After my first wearing, someone who smells colognes all day long as part of their job greeting people commented, "What is it you're wearing, it's wonderful!" Longevity is a full-day on me, and as if the above comment didn't say enough sillage is enough for people to notice and pay compliments. I happened across this find, and understand it will be a rarity from here out...but oh what a creation this is. This is not an ordinary masculine wood, but there's an "x-factor" to this that puts it just a few steps over the line between greatness and brilliance. This is superb in every respect.

I remember testing this one with the twin brother Voyou which turned out boring and similar to many other fragrances. But DANDY is different woody perfume, so unique and worm. The uniqueness of the woodsy cardamom note in this perfume reminds me of Solo Loewe, not similar at all but just unique and outstanding, yet soft and unisex. Not like any other Guerlain outdated fragrances. This is must try for youth and smart persons.

overall: 10/10

Got Arsene Lupin as Valentines present. I really like it. Not powerful or offensive but remarkable and sophisticated. I recommend Arsine Lupin for day time use.