Tauer Perfumes

Tauer Perfumes is a Zurich house founded in 2005 by Andy Tauer, a chemist who taught himself perfumery and worked on his blends from home before the brand became a business. PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar, No. 03 Lonestar Memories, L'Air des Alpes Suisses, No. 06 Incense Rosé, No. 09 Orange Star and Sundowner are among its best-known fragrances.

Expect a spicy, woody and floral style, with sweet, resinous and fresh accords. Bergamot, ambergris, rose, sandalwood and vanilla lead the notes, with jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean and lemon in support.