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L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
The crisp air at dawn in a Swiss Alpine meadow, where conifers and lavender blend with the first rays of sunlight.
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L'Air Des Alpes SuissesPremium · $100–250
34%Similar accords, often for lessAromatic Future · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares ambergris and lavender8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Tauer Perfumes and crafted by Andy Tauer, L'Air Des Alpes Suisses is an aromatic woody fragrance that captures the essence of the Swiss Alps. The composition opens with a fresh spicy accord, giving way to coniferous notes that evoke crisp mountain air. Lavender adds a subtle herbal touch, while amber and balsamic accords provide warmth and depth. This scent is neither entirely masculine nor feminine, embodying the lasting beauty of nature’s grandeur.
Apply L'Air Des Alpes Suisses lightly — the fresh spicy top notes are brief but impactful. The woody base develops slowly over time, so it's best suited for daytime wear when you can appreciate its gradual evolution close to skin.
Fig. 01 — L'Air Des Alpes Suisses, Tauer Perfumes
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Andy Tauer
The self-taught independentAndy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer who built his independent house, Tauer Perfumes, out of what began as a hobby experimenting with scents and ingredients.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 11%.