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Bogner is a German fashion brand in the higher price segment, they are also known for their sport outfits. So, it is amazing that their perfumes are not so well known (except for Woman No.1 I haven't seen any others in the shops) and that Woman No.1 is sold for such a low price.

No.1 starts with citrus notes and develops soon into a smoky vanilla. The flowers in the heart notes don't really join in on their own, but I think the amber supports the vanilla in its smokiness. No.1 reminds me of Shalimar, not only from the smell, also regarding the structure. However it is lacking in longevity and sillage compared to Shalimar. Ideal for people on a budget or those who don't want to take their bottle of Shalimar with them / on a trip.

A perfume which was on sale before it disappeared completely - a limited Christmas edition and I had missed all the limited Winter editions before.

"Mallow" is too unspecific for me to identify it with a plant, "mauve" however is a wild mallow with a light purple colour. On the box they refer to violets, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

Candied Mallows/Mauves Cristallisées starts with almond, sweet almonds as in marzipan. After a while I can sense the musk, the sweetness of the tonka beans and something faintly flowery (mallow and rose?). This is not a complex perfume and you have to spray in several layers to get a stronger and longer lasting smell. If you don't like gourmand and sweet perfumes, it is not for you. It has some following - some say it is close to other Winter editions - but it is discontinued. So, if you miss(ed) this, look out for the next editions - who knows, they might be close.

GT EXOTIC is one of the flankers I own of the original GT. Exotic starts with a citrus smell and develops into something fresh flowery in a very aquatic way. The dry down is a mystery to me, maybe it's the white narcissus with some dry vibes as I don't get any woods here. I also don't seem to get as much tea as in in the original, too bad.

Surely EXOTIC will work well on those hot summer days when nothing else seems right, taking along the bottle or a decant is recommended as touch ups will be necessary. While it is nice it is also a bit boring and I actually prefer ECLAT D'ARPEGE to this one.

"Pure Style" (the eau de parfum) is the first perfume ever by Betty Barclay which I acquired. It is housed in a rather minimalist white bottle, very fitting for the scent. It starts very white with freesia, a bit of bergamot and already lily-of-the-valley joins in. In the dry down this is supported by musk; I can not notice the other notes.

All in all it is floral, but a fresh greenish floral without a hint of sweetness and a slightly powdery touch. I would go so far to call it minimalistic and somehow it reminds me of "Blanc" by Joe&Paul. Also I think Jil Sander, but why?
It can be worn everyday, even for business and fits well for spring. The small bottle is good to take along, which is needed for touch ups as longevity is about half a work day.

This one is raspberry overdose, with a bit of the citrus fruits in the background. I am not sure if I get the white flowers, jasmine has never been so subdued. I guess the honey adds to the sweetness during the heart and basenotes.

I guess I missed in the reviews that it is close to Lady Million, which I tested once and disliked, other wise I would not have bought LGA's. In any case it has a big raspberry sillage at the beginning and a long longevity. I like Love Generation Rock, but I am not sure what to do with this one... on verra.