La Cologne Du Parfumeur Guerlain for women and men

I walked into the Guerlain boutique in my area seeking Cologne du 68. Unfortunately they were out of stock, so instead I was introduced to Guerlain's La Cologne Du Parfumeur.

Citrusy fragrances, especially colognes, are often difficult for me to wear, as my chemistry isn't too kind when it comes to crisp and summery scents. Much to my surprise, La Cologne Du Parfumeur sits unobtrusively on my skin, like a breath of fresh air.

The citrus notes in this composition are smooth rather than sharp and acidic. They are also what I'd refer to as being, watered down. The mint accord works beautifully alongside the bright, sparkling citruses, with the orange blossom adding some floral dimension in both the top and heart.

Summer in Australia can sometimes be unbearable, especially if you live far from the beach like I do. A pick-me-up like La Cologne Du Parfumeur is all you need to lift your spirits on sweltering Summer days. It also keeps you feeling refreshed and energized.

La Cologne Du Parfumeur is not what I'd call a particularly complex fragrance, but it isn't simple either. Notes like, orange blossom, rosemary and mint, (despite their subtlety), steer the composition away from what could become a predictable citrus blend.

As a cologne, I really did not expect it to last as long as it did. I got at least five hours wear out of La Cologne Du Parfumeur, which is quite extraordinary. But on the other hand, the sillage is rather weak. All in all, an impressive citrus cologne for the warmer months.

Cologne du Parfumeur has become my favourite edc. It has the classic edc basis, upon which is a gorgeous green note of mint, and galbanum, which is not mentinoned in the notes above, but is there. Apparently Thierry Wasser created CdP for himself and I thank him for sharing it! He is reportedly a lover of green notes and the green in CdP is fresh, natural and rather raw; evokes an image of rolling In fresh-mown grass, still moist where it was cut. The raw green gives a feeling of being at one with nature while the florals and traditional edc accord provide a sense of the most fastidious civilized grooming. These dual facets of CdP play off each other, providing a dynamic lift.

I can not believe through out all the decades of my collecting fragrances, I have never owned a Guerlain scent.

At a Perfume Party, I received La Cologne du Parfumer (LCdP)decanted. The host had purchased the largest bottle from a recent trip to Paris. Since she did not have spare containers, LCdP was decanted into a travel paper cup (6oz).

On the way home, the scent began to penetrate the paper cup. The citrus smells were lovely and enticing. Once I arrived home, I was able to place the juice in a proper glass bottle. I did not want to through away the paper cup since the scent kept being released into the air. The scent lasted for weeks. The extra juice which did not fit into the 3 oz bottle, I mixed with a non fragrant shower gel to make my own LCdP body wash.

I have several citrus aromatics in my collection, each being so different, but having a similar DNA belonging to the citrus aromatic family. A family I normally visit on the weekends.

LCdP is a light scent and wears close to the skin. It is best worn in warm weather so one can enjoy the orange flower, rosemary and lavender notes. The mint gives it a new twist to citrus aromatics in my collection. This has become my to go to scent for my weekend days.

I am glad I have this in my collection and will continue to be replaced when emptied. I invite all to try this amazing fragrance. Kudos to Theirry Wasser and the House of Guerlain for the creation of LCdP.