Year: 2014
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, Moroccan citron, Mexican lime, Chinese mint, Egyptian basil, Macedonian juniper berry, Philippine elemi, Haitian vetiver, Brazilian tonka bean
Comment: Cédrat Enivrant is part of the Collection Originale
Cédrat Enivrant commences, as the name states, with an explosive citrus frenzy.
Unlike most of the recent releases from this house, it's very much a straightforward citrus-aromatic that's juicy, tangy and incredibly invigorating. The herbaceous aspects of the mint and basil perfectly complement the lime, and the juniper imparts a crisp, sweet and slightly woody aroma that adds further depth.
The juniper effortlessly segues into the base notes of vetiver and tonka bean, which are both quite discreet yet substantial. Fortunately, even when the drydown later becomes perceptible, the sparkling array of citruses still continue to persist for some time.
In terms of performance, its projection is initially impressive but, after a couple of hours, becomes a skin scent. As for longevity, for a quality citrus-based fragrance, a heavy application would be naturally expected. However, even when lightly applied, it still softly lingers on the skin for a minimum of six hours.
Overall, it's a natural-smelling and well-blended traditional cologne, with a contemporary twist. It's also good to see Atelier Cologne going back to what it does best. And while Orange Sanguine remains a personal favourite, one enjoys Cédrat Enivrant just a little bit more.
Unlike most of the recent releases from this house, it's very much a straightforward citrus-aromatic that's juicy, tangy and incredibly invigorating. The herbaceous aspects of the mint and basil perfectly complement the lime, and the juniper imparts a crisp, sweet and slightly woody aroma that adds further depth.
The juniper effortlessly segues into the base notes of vetiver and tonka bean, which are both quite discreet yet substantial. Fortunately, even when the drydown later becomes perceptible, the sparkling array of citruses still continue to persist for some time.
In terms of performance, its projection is initially impressive but, after a couple of hours, becomes a skin scent. As for longevity, for a quality citrus-based fragrance, a heavy application would be naturally expected. However, even when lightly applied, it still softly lingers on the skin for a minimum of six hours.
Overall, it's a natural-smelling and well-blended traditional cologne, with a contemporary twist. It's also good to see Atelier Cologne going back to what it does best. And while Orange Sanguine remains a personal favourite, one enjoys Cédrat Enivrant just a little bit more.
