Tauer PHI-Une Rose De Kandahar Eau de Parfum

Andy Tauer loves to take something and put a unique spin on it. This is why we all love his creations. And Rose de Kandahar is no exception. Rose dominant fragrances are my jam, and Andy my friend, you knocked this one outa the park! So why did I only give it 4 stars? It's the pH of MY skin that changes the undertone of this fragrance (it didn't happen on others that tried it...so they gave it 5 stars). I am left with what I can only describe as a 'rich-baby nappy' undertone. Of course, I am not talking about a 'full nappy', more a new nappy/diaper, just out of the box. So, in short, I do recommend this masterpiece, BUT be sure to try a sample of this on YOUR skin before committing to a full bottle.

You know you've found a perfume that's full bottle worthy when you get to the end of your sample/ decant and you're left wanting more. I don't believe that I've fully unwrapped the mystery of this scent, it's a powdery soft rose with strong edible facets and just a pinch of added salt and citrus. But there's more too it, I get all kinds of things poking through as it develops, there's something green about it at times (possibly geranium or patchouli?) and every now and then it becomes dry which I assume is tobacco. Still, I think the best adjective for this little rose scent is "delicious" and I can see myself returning to it for a long time. I've wanted a rose scent in my collection for a while and this is a strong contender.

A huge hit of apricot extract overwhelms the sense at first, with hints of fresh bergamot oil. The bitter almond and elegant rose oil really drive this one home, before tobacco leaf acts as a transitional point into a soft and smoky base. A true immersive sculpture.

Great find. Certainly not your typical men's fragrance. The rose notes make it stand out from the crowd, yet it a remains familiar scent. Reminds me of Turkish delight and talcum powder.