Carillon pour un ange

Carillon pour un Ange hits me like an olfactory epiphany. It is utterly captivating, ravishing. I can't stop taking long, slow inspirations of it. There are the notes, the muguet (earthy, oily, creamy, strangely autumnal) so distinct from the light, pretty muguets I've smelled before. The muguet is the lead-in to the leather, the fresh, piercing green, and the vaguely composted forest brown. But it's really the tones, not the notes. I get a strong musical sense of a precise, high-pitched harmony and a series of bass chords that obviate the need for a middle range. The high and the low pitches create a particular, perfect balance. Artists' quotes for press releases, like after-show discussion with directors/choreographers/composers make me want to bolt for the exit. Show me your work, don't try to talk me into it. Refreshingly different, Andy Tauer's humble statements to the effect of, 'This my tribute to the lily of the valley. I hope you'll dig it' (my paraphrase) makes me appreciate his work all the more. Artistically significant and breath-takingly beautiful. From my experience of the arts, not a common enough occurrence.

I was surprised to see the vehement reviews below, because I love this perfume, although I agree that the opening is severe. I think Carrillon is a sleek greenfloral perfume with a beautiful, complicated accord of lotv (dominant) + (hints of) leather, and another beautiful, more typical one of oakmoss (dominant) + (hints of) rose. This perfume can be initially challenging: a stomach-churning opening, a texture so sleek it's almost waxy, stunning sillage. The perfume isn't gentle in mood, either; I'm reminded of a spring afternoon of high winds, riding horseback across a heavily fragrant, forested mountainside with a slippery floor. This waxiness, though, isn't amateur - it's just different. Tauer is indie, right? So, to compare perfume to music, I know that when I listen to Mogwai's "Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will" I'm not going to hear a Celine Dion-style production. I appreciate those perfumeurs who shun the mainstream and create their own style - who don't aim to please with traditional creations. (Floral Green is a small perfume group compared to Orientals or strict Florals, and some Floral Greens are closer to Green than to Floral. There are those who don't like this group. I personally think my own familiarity with and penchant for the often-complicated Chypre group make it easier for me to handle Greens.) I agree with the reviewer who finds Carrillon addictive - I crave the beautiful relief the perfume gives me 60 seconds after I first apply. That's a wonderful experience. When I visit NYC in November, I'm planning on purchasing a full-bottle at MIN. Rock on, Andy. (p.s. Boyfriend - who *very rarely* indicates he likes my perfume without prompting, and who often *shudders* when I wear my beloved Guerlains, is *all about* Carillon: "what's that scent? Is that you? Mmmm... You smell good," then hours later, sniffing, "pretty..". Plus I received some more affection the second time I wore it.

unbearable.unwearable,terrific water with a dead frog inside.I love Tauer,but this seems an horrible mistake.

Hmm, an initial finger dab on the back of my hand a while ago yielded a positive reaction so while digging through my samples today I thought I would give myself a treat. 4 finger dabs per wrist later and I am slowly suffocating under the ponderous weight of thousands of sweetly fragrant vines. Like Diorissimo, the LOV here is relentless and seems to grow in volume with each passing millisecond. I have rinsed my wrists twice now trying to tone it down to an enjoyable level but the unwieldy little beast is still going strong. If you like LOV and can handle Diorissimo then I think you may enjoy Carrillon pour un Ange as well. For me though, it has put me off my food and that is a deal breaker!

Am I the only one that got a slightly MELON vibe off the top? I love it, but me and melon don't mesh too well all the time. Definitely different blend for Tauer......great to have a great start with them in variety!