Robin at NST had an update posted to her earlier review for Eau d’Hadrien referring to the alleged reformulation of the perfume in 2009. I compared two samples – a new one from the store and an older one that I got many years ago. I cannot smell the difference. If there was a reformulation indeed it must be the best one I encountered so far*.
In summer I might occasionally reach for the small bottle of Eau d’Hadrien EdT, which I got as a part of some other purchase, but I do not see it as a full bottle in my collection in future.
Sillage: light (3 out of 5); tenacity: good (4 hours).
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* Update: Thanks to Robin I found an interview with Isabelle Doyen (at Grain de Musc) where she says:
“But we haven’t touched L’Eau d’Hadrien! All we did, and that may have confused some people, was to increase the concentration a bit to satisfy those who thought it was too fleeting. We didn’t want to touch the formula, so we just increased the concentration by one or two per cent. But that was at least four years ago!”
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I’ve heard a lot about Eau d’Hadrien but can’t really remember smelling it. But if it’s reminiscent of childhood days, I want to try it as soon as possible. :)
Btw, I see you’re on a roll regarding draws. :) Enjoy!
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Perfumes/scents are strange creatures: they remind different people different things, events, people.
Unless citrus scents are “your thing”, this perfume, in my opinion, is not to die for. It’s worth sampling (and using it if you like it) but I wouldn’t recommend spending money on a sample.
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I know several people who really love Eau d’Hadrien, but it didn’t really do anything for me the last time I tested it. My fiance just brought me home a few samples though, so I may try it again soon.
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this was the first AG I tested and fell in love with many years ago…but I haven’t smelled it in a very long time..wonder if I would still like it? I know you can buy it heavily discounted online now….in fact, with the repackaging I am anticipating that the entire line of the old fluted bottles will eventually be marked down.
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I haven’t tried any of the re-packaged AGs yet but I fear the worst: these perfumes weren’t that lasting before so now I’m afraid they will be gone even sooner.
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Ha! This may be true :(
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