Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic (for men)

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Lancome did a 'O' L'Homme in Europe in the early 90's in a green bottle simular to the womens 'O' de Lancome bottle. It not listed here, and I cannot find it any where. Shame because it was very nice fragrance and not released in the UK.

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A delightful, fresh, underrated green scent! Don't let the "aqua" in its name fool you, this is definitely not a marine or watery fragrance. It is however very tonic and uplifting.

During the first seconds, a very classic citrus note is present but the star here is a burst of bitter but delicious orange. A great way to start the day!

Aquatonic then turns into a medium sweet, but also spicy green scent with grass, vetiver and fern notes being the most obvious. There is at times a very faint foody aspect to the fragrance, perhaps because of the rhubarb note. Some have noted vegetables notes such as green pepper and celery, and although I can understand the (subconscious?) reasoning behind this, I can't say I have ever experienced it when I used to wear Aquatonic on a regular basis. Which is just as well (-sigh of relief-): nobody wants to smell like a market stall. And you won't, trust me...

The drydown is still green (vétiver) and woody (rosewood mostly, I find). But when it kicks off, the far end of Aquatonic's longevity has already been reached.

So, to me, Aquatonic is green, leafy and fresh all the way during the middle notes with a round and bright aspect, à la Guerlain Vétiver. There are also definite similarities with Mugler Cologne in the way the fragrance is built and orchestrated. And there are worst things to be compared to than these two fragrances...

If you haven't tried Miracle Aquatonic yet, I recommend it. But please, wait for summer: that's when it will shine...