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post #1 of 48
4/11/10 at 10:24pm
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News from Now Smell This:

Andy Tauer of Tauer Perfumes will be making a public appearance at Scent Bar (the brick n mortar arm of Luckyscent) in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 17 from 1 to 4 pm for the US debut of his new fragrance, Orange Star.

A rich citrus fragrance with a clean orange flower in its heart.

The natural essential oils of clementine and red mandarine render the fragrance all fresh and natural, and add to the unique vitality of the head notes.

The citrus notes give room to lemongrass essential oil: With its unique hesperidic earthiness it bridges to the heart of the fragrance. There, a clean orange flower chord is central, with a hint of translucent violet flowers that support the vibrant and elegant heart notes.

The base of the fragrance mirrors the vibrancy and clean lightness of the heart. The body of the fragrance is centered on elegant ambergris, with a hint of soft woods. It plays with a fine vanilla line, a hint of patchouli and is enriched with a drop of a natural resin from cistus, known as Ambreine.



A new fragrance from Tauer is always a reason to celebrate IMO.
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post #2 of 48
4/11/10 at 10:31pm
Normally this note pyramid wouldn't appeal to me, but given it's a Tauer, I'll definitely be interested in trying this. I hope the lemongrass note isn't too dominant, though.
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post #3 of 48
4/11/10 at 10:36pm
I spent all winter wanting to smell of clementines... I'm looking forward to this.
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post #4 of 48
4/11/10 at 10:46pm
"It plays with a fine vanilla line..."

Shouldn't this be: "It tantalizes the wearer with wisps of vanilla," or something like that? What they wrote sounds like somebody tried to finger paint with it !
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post #5 of 48
4/12/10 at 9:27am
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I have a silly question. Is 'orange flower' the same as 'orange blossom'?
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post #6 of 48
4/12/10 at 9:29am
I cant wait to try it .....
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post #7 of 48
4/12/10 at 10:18am
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I have a silly question. Is 'orange flower' the same as 'orange blossom'?

I think so, Mike.
In his blog or somewhere else he has mentioned 'Orangenblüte' which is the German term for (French) 'Fleur d'Orange'. Orange blossom is the the correct translation of it, but I can see why many people would translate this to orange flower, like (someone did for) Robin in Now Smell This .
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post #8 of 48
4/12/10 at 3:29pm
Need to get a "sample pack" of M. Tauer's scents. What I have smelled and often wear I really like a lot. Think his L' air du desert Marocain is genius.
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post #9 of 48
4/12/10 at 5:42pm
On a major orange blossom and citrus kick right now. Honestly, I hope the vanilla is TONED DOWN. It's amazing how I go through phases, but while I was all for vanilla only a couple months ago, I want it as far away as possible right now. Granted, I've only tried (own) L'air, from reading tons of stuff about Andy, I get the impression that the rest of his work is rather heavy handed, leaning towards the oriental side of the fragrance realm. I'm intrigued to see what he can do with something lighter, and hope he keeps the sweets and spices far away from this.
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post #10 of 48
4/13/10 at 5:25am
This sounds good. I hope he keeps the spice load down this time. That's been a problem for me with the last two releases of his.
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post #11 of 48
4/13/10 at 5:53am
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This sounds good. I hope he keeps the spice load down this time. That's been a problem for me with the last two releases of his.

And I hope this isn't too sweet, some fragrances wtih Vanilla make me go into sugar shock.
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post #12 of 48
4/13/10 at 2:18pm
Just for those interested, luckyscent has it up for pre-order. It's in the new style bottle, but the older ones are all still in the old style bottle. I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the price is 120$.

http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/secti...ange_Star.html
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post #13 of 48
4/13/10 at 3:00pm
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Originally Posted by mtgprox05 View Post

Just for those interested, luckyscent has it up for pre-order. It's in the new style bottle, but the older ones are all still in the old style bottle. I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the price is 120$.

http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/secti...ange_Star.html

Thought that would happen. Makes me like the old bottles even better. This better be a great fargrance, or It's bye bye Mr. Tauer!
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post #14 of 48
4/13/10 at 3:43pm
I'm really digging these new bottles. Really classy.
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post #15 of 48
4/13/10 at 3:51pm
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Originally Posted by mtgprox05 View Post

Just for those interested, luckyscent has it up for pre-order. It's in the new style bottle, but the older ones are all still in the old style bottle. I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the price is 120$.

http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/secti...ange_Star.html

Thanks for posting this. Considering the fact that it's a complete redesign of the packaging, I was bracing myself for a larger price increase. I'm pleasantly surprised, and I can't wait to try it.
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post #16 of 48
4/13/10 at 4:13pm
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Thanks for posting this. Considering the fact that it's a complete redesign of the packaging, I was bracing myself for a larger price increase. I'm pleasantly surprised, and I can't wait to try it.

I completely agree. In the current market, this price is pretty standard fare. His older fragrances had originally (maybe less at some point?) been 90$, then 95$ (I got my bottle at this price back in 2008), and are now 100$ for 50ml. Considering, that the cost of a bottle is generally reflected in the price, and his last bottles are about as amateurish (I hate to use that word) as you can get, a 20$ increase across the board for a more commercialized bottle, seems completely fair to me.
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post #17 of 48
4/13/10 at 8:14pm
I can't wait to try this one. Andy's touch to the the magical combination of orange and patchouli should be very interesting. I first stumbled on this combo in Demeter Naturals Patchouli from last spring. These scent notes mingle together nicely.
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post #18 of 48
4/13/10 at 8:17pm
I'm guessing this:

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post #19 of 48
4/13/10 at 8:22pm
It would be very interesting to attend the event. I went to the Luckyscent website and saw that the Orange Star is $120.00 for 50 ml. Makes me wonder if the entire line will be raised $20 once the new bottles arrive.
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post #20 of 48
4/13/10 at 8:36pm
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It would be very interesting to attend the event. I went to the Luckyscent website and saw that the Orange Star is $120.00 for 50 ml. Makes me wonder if the entire line will be raised $20 once the new bottles arrive.

Probably...

I would assume the new bottles cost more than the generic plain ones...
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post #21 of 48
4/14/10 at 9:27am
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I think so, Mike.
In his blog or somewhere else he has mentioned 'Orangenblüte' which is the German term for (French) 'Fleur d'Orange'. Orange blossom is the the correct translation of it, but I can see why many people would translate this to orange flower, like (someone did for) Robin in Now Smell This .

Awesome - I'm looking forward to trying it. I have an orange blossom soft spot.
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post #22 of 48
4/14/10 at 10:29am
Im really looking forward to hearing some reviews come the weekend ..... BN'ers
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post #23 of 48
4/14/10 at 12:29pm
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I'm guessing this:


I'm guessing not. I have a lot more respect for Mr. Tauer's nose. I'm sure he wouldn't want it to smell like a Dreamsicle either.
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post #24 of 48
4/14/10 at 12:46pm
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If Grant is reading this thread, maybe he'll chime in with some thoughts about the fragrance. I remember hearing, in his video interview of Andy, that Grant was wearing a sample of Orange Star.
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post #25 of 48
4/14/10 at 1:21pm
I'm definitely heading down on Saturday for this. I will post my impressions if time permits me to, but yes, I'd also like to hear what Grant has to say about the fragrance.
Mike, I wish you were in the area for a Scent Bar visit repeat!
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post #26 of 48
4/14/10 at 7:16pm
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I'm definitely heading down on Saturday for this. I will post my impressions if time permits me to, but yes, I'd also like to hear what Grant has to say about the fragrance.
Mike, I wish you were in the area for a Scent Bar visit repeat!

Me too sweetie, our meet up was a wonderful scent-filled memory for me.

Hey all of you guys: Turquoisewater is gonna be at Scent Bar! She's a real sexy gal - and if you're on your best behavior she'll give you the nicest hug. (wink)
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post #27 of 48
4/14/10 at 9:39pm
Looks like it might be fun. Dunno if I can make it, however.

http://journal.illuminatedperfume.co...-lalaland.html
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post #28 of 48
4/15/10 at 10:18am
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Perfume Shrine reviewed it today: http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/20...ce-review.html
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post #29 of 48
4/15/10 at 10:25am
I was at The Scent Bar yesterday and I'm so upset that I'm missing meeting Tauer this weekend. Orange Star sounds like I'm going to really enjoy it. Thanks for posting the link, Mike.
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post #30 of 48
4/15/10 at 10:28am
Oh! If Elena likens it to the soap, then I am sure I will adore this!
The concept of using the delicious soap as the framework for Orange Star excites me!
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post #31 of 48
4/15/10 at 4:24pm
Nathan Branch and Katie Pukrik both have reviews up and both giving away freebies too

Im chomping at the bit to try it , send some over ere soon Andy
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post #32 of 48
4/15/10 at 4:24pm
Nathan Branch and Katie Pukrik both have reviews up and both giving away freebies too

Im chomping at the bit to try it , send some over ere soon Andy
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post #33 of 48
4/15/10 at 8:50pm
I'm actually going to be at Luckyscent on Saturday to meet Andy and see the new scent. I am excited to see the new packaging. The juice inside deserves to be in these new bottles. Beautiful.
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post #34 of 48
4/16/10 at 1:40pm
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Oh what a treat for all of you attending tomorrow. Please report back on this post, when you return from Scent Bar.
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post #35 of 48
4/16/10 at 2:11pm
In case you haven't seen it yet, here's a recent interview of Andy Tauer where they discuss Orange Star and the new packaging and bottles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUwh...ayer_embedded#
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post #36 of 48
4/30/10 at 4:05am
Any in-depth reviews of this? I'm seriously looking for something that will replace John Varvatos Artisan - I know, I know... not popular around here, but on me, it works well and it rather inoffensive and light enough to wear during the hotter Southeast USA months without causing nasal aggravation - or The Different Company's Divine Bergamot... which again is an inoffensive, great smell to me; albeit a bit perfume-y sometimes.

And orange blossom? I'm so there, but just wonder what the response has been so far.
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post #37 of 48
6/29/10 at 1:12pm
I've just tried this today and my first impression is Une Rose Chypree redux (albeit lighter). The sooner someone denies Andy access to the clementine essential oil bottle, the better...
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post #38 of 48
6/29/10 at 2:44pm
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The sooner someone denies Andy access to the clementine essential oil bottle, the better...

I agree.
Its getting redundant.
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post #39 of 48
4/26/11 at 6:42pm
I'm so late to the party but I just tried Orange Star and I love it. Without telling my wife what it was, she said "that's amaaazing," which doesn't happen too often. I have to disagree with the notion that Andy should "lay off" the clementine. It's his house signature, no different than Guerlainaide. I found it to actually only be very present in the first few minutes, then dissipate into an incredibly well blended scent with it only playing background. I love that he's established a gorgeous base to build fragrances from. I continue to be a big fan.

It just leapfrogged a bunch on my wish list.
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post #40 of 48
4/26/11 at 7:53pm
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I honestly can't remember what my sample smelled like. It was one of those instances where when I sampled it I thought, I must sample this again with a larger sample next time.
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post #41 of 48
4/26/11 at 7:54pm
Purely as a personal experience I was disappointed with Orange Star. I just did not find it to fall into the ahhhhh ummmm category, such as L'air du Desert Marocain did. C'est le vie.
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post #42 of 48
11/6/11 at 9:13pm
Really want to try this. Andy Tauer has always been known to be really personable in his journey. Really brings a lot of personality to his fragrances.
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post #43 of 48
11/7/11 at 5:42am
It's a very nice quality orange scent.
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post #44 of 48
11/7/11 at 9:33am
I wrote a mini-review of the first try when I received my sample a few months ago :

This one kept me intrigued all day long. It smells A LOT like a soap I used sometimes but can't remember when or where. Well, it's actually richer and deeper than this soap, though, but I can't get the soap's link out of my head.
The beginning has a little floral element, and strong orange oils mixed with. Then the floral notes fade away and the "soap" note becomes more proeminent. Base notes add a vanilla element and let the fragrance ends on a soft amber(?) with a little hint of orange oil in the background.
It lasts a very long time since I just dabbed a very few on chest and one wrist and I had whiffs of it from noon until midnigt.
Very good blend, but I think I would prefer to smell it on a woman than on me, but I'm still intrigued by it and I'll give it several tries again.

Makes me think I could wear it again btw.
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post #45 of 48
11/7/11 at 10:57am
I thought this was just awful. A strong soapy orange, as alluded to above.
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post #46 of 48
11/7/11 at 7:06pm
I liked it, but not enough to overwhelm my hate for orange. So over all I passed on this as well.
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post #47 of 48
11/7/11 at 7:22pm
I'm surprised people get orange in this. The problem might be with me though, considering its name is orange star.
Just a harsh soap to me. Labdanum heavy amber & orange blossom. If I want amber and orange blossom, I'd go with APOM.
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post #48 of 48
11/7/11 at 11:26pm
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I'm surprised people get orange in this. The problem might be with me though, considering its name is orange star.
Just a harsh soap to me. Labdanum heavy amber & orange blossom. If I want amber and orange blossom, I'd go with APOM.

Naw, the orange is definitely there. I love orange blossom, but really don't like orange at all. So maybe it's my dislike that amplified the orange quality for me, but to my nose orange was certainly and most unfortunately present.
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