2016
Lonesome Rider
Andy TauerThe nose · 53 fragrances · also made Au Coeur du Désert (2016)Portrait →

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Tauer Perfumes  ·  Sold as unisex

Lonesome Rider

The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather jacket, where the scent of smoke and spices blend with the soft embrace of powdery musk.

4.07385 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
amberleatheririsanimalicwoodysmoky
Lonesome RiderPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting72% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak10%
Moderate13%
Long lasting41%
Eternal30%
SillageStrong58% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate33%
Strong41%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine63%
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Unisex37%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Lonesome Rider by Tauer Perfumes, launched in 2016 and crafted by Andy Tauer, is a composition that weaves together the warmth of amber with the earthy depth of leather. The fragrance opens with a smoky, powdery accord that hints at the wildness of nature before settling into a base of woody and animalic notes. This blend creates an intriguing tension between modernity and lasting tradition, making it feel both ruggedly individualistic and subtly refined.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to allow the smoky top notes to settle into the warmer base. This fragrance develops gradually on the skin, so it’s best experienced close-up rather than from a distance. It pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings where its warm spices and powdery musk can truly shine.

Fig. 01 — Lonesome Rider, Tauer Perfumes

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Andy Tauer portrait
03 · The nose

Andy Tauer

The self-taught independent

Andy 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.

53fragrances
Swissnationality

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.07/ 5 · 385 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love46%
Like33%
OK3%
Dislike18%
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