Fragrance Overview

Never thought I would see the day that Andy would go fresh.  At least I wouldn’t put money on it.  The Tauerade is not here.  This definitely has Andy’s touch, but not what I have smelled in every other one of his perfumes I own, which are many.  Andy has a way of finding these nose-addicting fumes and putting them in his creations.  It’s like MSG on your skin.  It brings back many memories of my Grandpa and hanging out with him.

This is the 70’s in a bottle.  This is Pan Am Airways in its glory days: everyone lining up in suits and dresses to fly off into newness.  Heavy-duty polyester suits and cocktail shrimp vibes.  Set proper dinner times with drinks to be had before.  Leave It to Beaver. I think you’re catching me.  I did not expect this, but I can tell it’s just too interesting not to own and wear all of the time.

I just went herb picking last week and met some new friends.  They aren’t into perfume but the healthiest herbs you can put into your body.  They know the exact time and day to pick them for the highest potency.  Was in love out there.  They grew lemon balm, and it is almost exactly as it sounds—not sparkling fresh lemon but dense, herbacious, green, soft lemon mint.  I can smell this was used here, and it is genius. Very impressed Andy pulled this trick out for this; it’s a visit to the mountains.  This is just like being out on that herb farm.

Fragrance Review

Instantly when I put my nose on this, I get a candy.  Don’t even ask; it is nose candy, and it is addictive.  It’s got a pure air about it with a festival arriving at the foot of the village mountains.  It’s seductive, medicinal in nature, and pulls you in to an experience.  Honestly it doesn’t transition that much.  It’s just a unique accord.  There is no patchouli in this, but gives you that feel that patchouli gives off.  That green fresh spice feel.

Slightly woody, some spiciness, a whiff of florals to it.  I couldn’t pick out the exact source note, but there was a familiarity to the three accords.

Overall this feels like you are at a vibrant herb farm with fresh wet mountain air.  Another winner in my opinion, but sample first.  This goes in a whole new direction for Tauer.  If you are in love with that rugged, dark smell that adorns most of the line, know that it won’t be found here. You will, however, be rewarded with some of the best smelling air that this earth has to offer.  I imagine these are smells Andy picks up while on his runs.

Ambergris, tonka, fir, birch, dried needles, lily, orchid, wild thyme, basil, rosewood, nutmeg, mountain lavender, lemon balm