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I think Aurelien is the fragrant embodiment of that easy preoccupation – it’s a bit sexy, a bit much and a lot heady. The collection of seven fragrances is not called 7 Lovers for nothing.
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Aurelien has a strong amber lead – I find it quite strong so a little will go a very long way. It’s warm and spicy with – I think some jasmine bottom notes that wind their way into the first spritz – and there’s a lot of sweetness that dissipates quite quickly. It’s described as having balsamic notes – a sharp-sweet element that becomes sharper after the syrupy aspect fades and it’s certainly resinous.
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This is described as a unisex fragrance which at first I couldn’t understand but after wearing for a while, it settles down to something more cologne like and masculine. But, the strange thing is, after what I would describe as a distinctly feminine opener turning into a distinctly masculine middle, it then turns ‘feminine’ again with jasmine and orange blossom fronting the whole show. Aurelien is intriguing, powerful and somehow rather undone – I mean, just maybe add mascara and smudge it a bit :-). I’d take the 10ml option available from Net A Porter for £48 HERE and supersize if you love it. I can imagine it being somewhat addictive but I also think it will divide opinion. Non-affiliate is HERE.
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