Tauer Perfumes 2024 Extrait

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Heraud

by Andy Tauer

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Tauer Perfumes Heraud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Andy Tauer. Heraud opens with Cacao Pod and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Date and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Tauer Perfumes's Heraud carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Heraud is a divisive gourmand. Either it's a perfectly balanced, realistic chocolate and dried fruit dream, or it's a synthetic, dusty, chalky concoction that's far too sweet for its own good. An acquired taste with a loyal following, but definitely try before you buy.
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  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
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Heraud Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cacao Pod67%
Bergamot33%
Heartas listed
Date63%
Jasmine37%
Baseas listed
Ambergris25%
Vanilla23%
Woody Notes19%
Cedar16%
Musk16%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong performance and rich, gourmand nature, Heraud isn't best suited for an office setting. It's a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings due to its inviting warmth and sensual character, but its sweetness might be too much for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

It starts with a bright, sweet burst of bergamot and dry cacao, quickly giving way to a rich, powdery chocolate heart. This isn't your average milk chocolate; it's a more grown-up, slightly dusty cocoa with hints of syrupy dates and delicate florals. The base settles into a warm, creamy vanilla, woody cedar, and an underlying musky ambergris that adds a unique, almost animalic depth to the sweetness.

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