Christian Audigier for men

Fragrance House: Christian Audigier
Year of Release: 2009
Perfumer: Caroline Sabas
Class: woody, spicy
Notes: top notes of blackberry, pomelo, Asian pear and rum; mid notes of cinnamon bark, saffron and iris root; and base notes of  vetiver, oak moss, suede and leather
Sizes: 50-100ml edt
Price range: $10-$25





Description: I had been hearing about this fragrance for quite some time, and when I found a great deal on fragrancenet.com I snapped it up straight away! When it arrived I opened the box - it was a gift set complete with hair & body wash, deodorant stick and a 7.5ml mini bottle, which all was impressive enough.  This scent is likable and pretty safe for anyone to wear. It won't offend too many noses but just be aware that yes, it is nice, but there's nothing amazing about it.  It's good, but it won't make anyone's top 10 list.  That said, I did enjoy wearing it, it's just not something I'd reach for everyday.  This is more on the youthful side so if you're in high school or college this is perfect, and yes you will get some attention from the ladies!
Opening: From the initial spray I get a fruity blackberry note with some spice underneath, but not enough to take over the fruit accords. There is also another note I pick up that for the longest time baffled me. It smelt familiar, and was slightly off putting to my nose, it lingered for 5 minutes then vanished.  It reminds me of the smell inside a dry cleaner's store - that chemical smell that is all around you from the second you walk in.  Thankfully it doesn't last long. It's at this point I start getting hints of vanilla. I will say this as a word of warning: please go easy on the sprayer! This fragrance lasts and gets overbearing if too much is applied. 2 maybe 3 sprays tops and you're set.
Dry down: For me the dry down starts very quickly. From around the 10 minute mark, until near the end of the scent life its just a mix of fruit with spice and vanilla, with the vanilla getting stronger and stronger, 'til it takes over the fruit, and after 4-5 hours all I'm left with is vanilla and spice. It is still pretty decent but nothing original about it.
Final thoughts: I just couldn't help thinking throughout the scent that they could have come up with something really amazing! Instead what they made is a nice smelling, safe scent, but nothing original - nothing out of this world. If you're at college or high school and looking for something cheap  that women do like and will get you some attention  then go for it! This could be your go to bottle.  If on the other hand you have a collection growing and you're looking for something different, maybe a bit more daring, then Id probably look for something else.  This fragrance is nothing you haven't already smelt before.



season: more suited for cooler months
longevity: good 5-6 hours
occasion: casual, but can be used for clubbing
age range: 15+
over all rating: 6 out of 10