AMAZONE (Hermes, 1974): 40-years Tribute.

"Amazone", by Hermès

year 1974 (reportedly reformulated in 1989)

Noses: Maurice Maurin (1974 version); Jean Claude Ellena (1989)

Official olfactive pyramid:

Top Notes: Bergamot, Geranium, Hyacinth, BlackCurrant.

Middle: Muguet, Orris. Rose, Jasmin

Base : Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber.

(please note: you will find several other "olfactive pyramids" with different compositions)

Longevity: high (both versions)

Sillage: very high (both versions)

Vote: 10/10 (both versions '1974' and '1989')

How to recognize GUY LAROCHE perfumes

Guy Laroche's notable perfumes are: Fidji (year 1966), L'Eau Folle (1970), Drakkar (1972), J'ai Osè (1977), Drakkar Noir (1982), Clandestine (1986), Horizon (1993). 
Most of  scents had the "copyright" indication, including the year ("Copyright Parfums Guy Laroche, year xxxx")

CORIOLAN (Guerlain, 1998)

Top: Bergamot, lemon, neroli, clary sage,

Heart: Ginger, Juniper, nutmeg, ylang-ylang, 

Base: Patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, benzoin,

Nose : Jean Paul Guerlain
year: 1998
Longevity high (7 hours)
Sillage: high
Rating: 10/10

An unique bottle, an extraordinary scent, a long and incredible drydown, an unusual history, a resounding commercial failure. "Coriolan", a masculine scent from Guerlain, launched in 1998, was all these things, and even more.

Thought of the Day.

A woman who does not wear perfumes, has no future.

(Coco Chanel)