The brand Mugler stands for a daring and extravagant style of fragrances, therefore it might be surprising that their latest release is a collection of colognes. But in fact, Thierry Mugler already created a cologne in 2001, next to the wider known and challenging signature fragrances Angel and Alien. It is said that Mugler wanted to recreate the scent of a soap he remembered from his childhood with this cologne. Now, 18 years later, the cologne series grows. The shape of the colourful bottles strongly resembles the very first Mugler cologne, but with a modern approach.
The new cologne collection features five unisex fragrances inspired by thrilling sensations and the use of unusual ingredients. Mugler calls them anti-fragrances because they are meant to be more than a fragrance, they are a manifesto of freedom, sensuality, and subversion. He says there is no race, no gender, no age, and no label.
The special thing about the colognes is that they invite you to mix and blend them to suit your mood at any moment and discover endless possibilities while having fun. The colognes are more casual than the other Mugler fragrances and might have a wider appeal since they lack the arbitrary nature of Alien or Angel and are instead pleasant, fresh and easygoing. A series of light summer scents that come in striking rainbow colours and with bold statements.
Take Me Out (orange)
The Notes
ORANGE BLOSSOM – SHISO LEAF – SECRET "P" NOTE
How it smells
This is the warmest cologne of the series. It comes with a dash of minty shiso and is dominated by orange blossom. It's floral, fresh, bright and energetic and therefor might be the answer to your pleas for somebody to show up and take you out.
Fly Away (yellow)
The Notes
YELLOW GRAPEFRUIT – HEMP ACCORD – SECRET "C" NOTE
How it smells
An aromatic and more masculine cologne with herbal notes that follow a punch of citrus accords. It's meant to heighten the senses to a high effervescence and let you feel each moment as in a waking dream.
Come Together (green)
The Notes
GREEN PETITGRAIN – WHITE MUSK – SECRET "S" NOTE
How it smells
This cologne is not new, but Mugler's original from 2001 that received a new name and bottle to fit into the new series of colognes. If you are familiar with the cult classic don't worry, it's unchanged and the centerpiece of the new collection. Mugler describes it as the scent of skin against skin, sounds like a true sensation, right?
Love you all (blue)
The Notes
WHITE AMBER – BLUE LICORICE– SECRET "E" NOTE
How it smells
The blue cologne is warm and fresh and at the same time quite syrupy. All in all, it's a mixture of so many things, it's hard to pinpoint something specific, but that's exactly what makes it intriguing.
Run Free (purple)
The Notes
PURPLE GINGER – AKIGALA WOOD – SECRET "D" NOTE
How it smells
This woody cologne gives you an electrifying sensation with its spicy ginger scent. The akigala wood is powdery as a lovely contrast to the zinginess of the ginger. Just like a fast run through a beautiful forest.
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Samples sent by Mugler, I was not paid for this review and the content reflects my own opinion. Pictures are my own.
