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modelsoogs – :
I had ridiculously high expectations of Citron d’Erable: I have a weakness for citrus scents in general, Atelier Cologne makes some of the best ones in the genre, and the note list of this one looks particularly irresistible. What I imagined was an impossibly delicious combination of lemon, maple syrup and woods – so it’s no big surprise, on reflection, that I was a little disappointed by the real thing.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike it by any means, it’s just that it’s not as great as I’d hoped. The lemon note is very well done, as expected from this line, and the woody drydown is a nice change of pace from its usual aromatic, rather maculine base. I also like the subtle sweetness in the top notes, which must be the maple sap coming out and which complements the lemon very nicely – only it’s quite generic, as are the woods: nothing specifically “maple” about any of it. On top of that, projection and longevity are also disappointing, even compared to others from this house that’s not exactly known for its performance. So all in all, this is just a lukewarm like for me, which is a little sad thinking back to that glorious fragrance I had imagined…
BTmlAccount – :
Nice but too woodsy for me. I mean it’s more of a men fragrance woodsy than a woman fragrance woodsy
aspirin74 – :
Intense citrus aromatic scent. At the beginning it resembles lemon scented detergent. Later it’s more woody and very aromatic.
MakcMakc – :
This is a totally nostaligic scent for me. It really brings me back to the wilderness. It feels like waking up early in the redwood forest, and having a cup of blackberry black tea. There is a scent of campfire in the background, maybe a bit of diesel from the portable stove. The fresh lemon smells like an early morning and blends seamlessly into the woods scent.
I’ve smelled a lot of woodsy type colognes, and to me this seems totally original. It’s a dark wood, not a fresh aquatic scent. Instead of the lemon lifting the woods, the woods darken the lemon. The maple is just the barest sweetness in the background.
shekol – :
I read an article containing an interview with the perfumers that the “maple syrup accord” is based on sandalwood. So this basically smells like a blast of transient sweet lemony topnotes + slightly smoky, sweet woods in the drydown. There is no midnote to this scent that I can detect!
Thus the woody drydown is quite unisex veering into the masculine, but it’s so gorgeous that when I spray myself I make sure to do it on my bed so that when it’s time for me to sleep, I can go to sleep in woody heaven.
Sometimes I layer this with a light floral to give it a more feminine sweetness and roundness.
jora_kornev – :
If (when, probably, if I’m being honest) I decide I need a lemon dominant scent, this is the front runner. “Bright” citrus has a tendency to skew either sharp or sour to me; but this is a deliciously deep, dark lemon.
Remember the Lemonade Cleanse fad diet? You fast for two weeks and all your nutrition comes from this specific lemonade drink (fresh squeezed lemons, grade B maple syrup, and cayenne pepper). It’s a little like the most wonderful version of that lemonade you can possibly imagine, distilled (no, not boozy), concentrated.
Opens with a burst of fresh lemon and some sweetness, candied. Then it develops a nice, soft spiciness. And then it dries down, and there’s a fuzzy-ness to it. Not cozy or blanketing but still soft and blurred. It looses the spicy prickle in this and the heady, rich sweetness of the maple takes over. The lemon is absolutely dominant but tempered beautifully with the woods. Both fresh and dark at the same time.
Still being completely honest; this actually teeters on the edge of like/love for me. Sometimes the lemon does feel a little too much, too thick, too sweet. But then I sniff it again and want to switch it to love. Projects softly for about 6 hours.
KpOJIuK – :
Readers, do not be fooled by the maple sap note listed. It does not smell anything like a stack of pancakes. The sap is more resinous and the sweetness is more like a honey note. The top note is a big, bold, bright lemon that lasts a good 30 minutes before changing into something more tart and fruity reminding me of a raspberry scent. Maybe it is suppose to be the black currant, but black currant has been more sharp and bitter than this, in my experience.
Anyway, the drydown is very nice as well. If anyone remembers Miracle pour homme by Lancome, this has that same type of woodsy drydown. Nice.
TrenerPV – :
First impression is like drinking lemonade while hiking on a dry September day while the sun is beating down on fallen twigs and leaves. The citrus fades quickly and a smokey, somewhat fruity sweetness lingers. Feels like a nice middle ground between masculine and feminine. I’m enjoying my sample, but doubt I’d commit to a full size bottle.
Perfect – :
Very interesting. Sugary lemon with a woodsy forest background. It reminds me of being in a cabin in the summer. During the first few minutes, the smell is reminiscent of bug spray, which isn’t great. Nevertheless, I still like this perfume.
robin-113 – :
I get citrus and cedar, with some nondescript sweetness and it stays true for about 6 hours on my skin. Nice and cheery, but not as special as I had hoped. I wanted more maple syrup, less wood, from a perfume called citron d’erable. I will happily use my travel spray but won’t buy a full bottle.
bu_gai – :
This smells like a common, pretty functional fragrance. Citrus notes open and burn off rapidly, and then the currant shows up and stays. Many of the other notes simply do not appear. I was very much eagerly anticipating maple and honey, but this was just a citrusy, fruity, powder musk scent, not FB worthy and not distinct in its genre.
did831Diobtetty – :
It opens up with this lovely lemon fresh type of scent, just amazing, but doesn’t last long. It then turns into a smokey sweet/fruity scent, I’m assuming cedar/black currant. The maple doesn’t seem to ever show up.
In the dry down, it smells like a sweet version of cool water, which is honestly pretty nice when sprayed on clothing, but not on my skin.
Stigneeemorgo – :
This is really good stuff. The citrus and maple compliment each other better than I would have ever expected. It starts zesty and quickly turns into a fruity gourmand sweetness reminiscent of an Escada summer perfume with a more sophisticated feel. It ends with a nice sweet citrusy woody base. I don’t want to smell like this, but it’s a sexy, youthful and attractive scent for a woman.
Kar-Pushkin – :
It opens with a gorgeous blend of orange and lemon, some of the best and realistic citrus notes I’ve encountered. Then maple quietly appears for a short time along with an almost smoky wood. Unfortunately maple doesn’t stick around for long and the smoky woods are enhanced by eucalyptus, which is strange but not unpleasant. Overall it is a very nice aromatic wood scent, fresh and energizing in the cold weather, but not warm and cozy as maple would imply.
zelezo27 – :
I am wearing it now, and so far, none of the notes in Citron d`Erable are recognizable, although I expected maple to be front and center. I think the maple is slightly (only slightly) noticeable, and the citrus seems to overwhelm it all, although the entire blend is very light. I feel like I am wearing a ladies perfume, and it reminds me of a weaker version of Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermes. Citron d`Erable is only slightly sweet, and more vegetal than sugary. Overall, too light to justify a full bottle, unless you PREFER light fragrances. But Un Jardin sur le Nil is definitely better.
overtip – :
Tried a quick spray both on paper and my wrist … the lemon note went away fairly quick on both, although a warmth and freshness remained more prevalent on the skin.
Eventually, the cedar and other woody notes overtake everything and a mild sweet syrup/sap note lingers in the background. Also a soft aromatic note too, though not sure what from (maybe maple leaf rather than maple wood)?
Sillage is nominal and longevity is decent at 6-8 hours, this seems quite masculine to me.
Definitely for those who like “outdoorsy” fresh woody, aromatic scents and probably best for cooler summer evenings or fall daytime.
Nothing really exciting, but a quality scent and worth trying if a sample comes your way.
Overall: 7/10