by Tauer Perfumes
Phtaloblue by Tauer Perfumes is a deeply evocative, abstract aquatic that conjures the sensation of a windswept coastal landscape in late autumn. It opens with a crisp, aromatic burst of bergamot, fennel, lavender, and citrus, which rapidly morphs into a complex marine accord evoking salt, wet stones, seaweed, and cool ocean air. The mid-phase reveals herbal-vegetal notes of geranium and green botanicals, suggesting a damp, natural shoreline. The base settles into a soft, slightly sweet amber-tonka anchor, with cedar and subtle sea notes, creating a surprisingly warm and lingering aura. This fragrance is not a conventionally clean or synthetic pool scent—instead, it leans into the real, slightly grimy, tactile qualities of nature, with the kind of freshness that feels as much like memory as it does scent. It performs strongly, with lasting longevity even on skin, and leaves a faint but persistent trail. Though it cannot be described as a crowd pleaser, it inhabits a rare artistic space: a fragrance so distinctive and emotionally resonant that its divisive nature becomes part of its identity. It resonates deeply with those who appreciate olfactory experiences that are more poetic than literal, and that challenge expectations of what an aquatic should be.