Tauer Perfumes 2005 EDP

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02 L'Air du Desert Marocain

by Andy Tauer

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Tauer Perfumes 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Andy Tauer. 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain opens with Petitgrain, Lavender, Cumin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Birch, Jasmine, Geranium, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Tauer Perfumes's 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a masterpiece, an audacious journey into a dry, spicy desert that evokes strong reactions. It's truly polarising - either you'll be transported to ancient lands and fall head over heels, or you'll be reaching for a scrubber. Don't blind buy, but definitely experience it.
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02 L'Air du Desert Marocain Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, plus its distinctly exotic and potent character, this isn't an office-friendly scent. It excels in intimate, special settings like dates or formal events where its unique profile can be appreciated, especially during cooler seasons. Its 'night perfume' vibe and evocative nature make it unsuitable for everyday casual wear or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L'Air du Desert Marocain opens with a pungent, aromatic burst of cumin and coriander, softened subtly by lavender. This quickly transitions into a dry, woody heart where earthy vetiver and a distinct labdanum take centre stage, evolving gradually into a warm, ambery embrace. Cedar, patchouli, and oakmoss ground the fragrance, conjuring images of ancient wood and sunbaked earth, with a surprising underlying sweetness that prevents it from becoming too harsh. It’s a complex, ever-shifting dry amber.

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