No. 02 L'Air Du Desert Marocain
L'Air du Désert Marocain by Tauer Perfumes is an iconic dry amber fragrance blending aromatic coriander, warm cumin, and fresh petitgrain with resinous rockrose, delicate jasmine, rich cedarwood, and earthy vetiver.
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L'Air du Désert Marocain by Tauer Perfumes captures the mysterious beauty of the Moroccan desert through an evocative composition of warm spices, smoky resins, and dry woods. Created by perfumer Andy Tauer, this celebrated Eau de Toilette Intense draws inspiration from the vast landscapes of the Maghreb and the warmth of the desert after sunset. The fragrance opens with aromatic coriander, earthy cumin, and fresh petitgrain, creating an intriguing introduction that balances vibrant herbal freshness with sophisticated spice. At its heart, resinous cistus, also known as rockrose, intertwines with delicate jasmine, adding a warm, slightly smoky floral depth.
As the composition develops, rich cedarwood and earthy vetiver create a beautifully textured woody foundation, complemented by a radiant ambergris accord. The interplay of dry spice, mineral warmth, and deep resins evokes sun-heated stone, distant desert winds, and the quiet atmosphere of a Moroccan night. Mysterious, sophisticated, and deeply atmospheric, L'Air du Désert Marocain is a distinctive expression of desert-inspired perfumery.
All Notes:
Top: Coriander, Cumin, Petitgrain.
Heart: Cistus / Rock Rose, Jasmine.
Base: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Ambergris Accord.
Coriander
Cumin
Petitgrain
Rockrose
Jasmine
Cedarwood
Vetiver
Ambergris Accord
Tauer Perfumes
High perfumery with a personal touch, with love, from Zurich, Switzerland.
Tauer perfumes are fragrances are made by hand in Switzerland by Andy Tauer.
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(Andy Tauer, 2010)
Andy Tauer
CEO/Founder/Artist
"I never studied the art of perfume making in a school. I do not compromise when I deal with perfumes. I invite you to test my fragrant sculptures, luxurious and rich such as ROSE CHYPRÉE, or evocative such as my 5 star(*) AIR DU DÉSERT MAROCAIN, and you will believe. I am purely self taught, started my venture 12 years ago in Switzerland and sell my fragrances worldwide. I am 100% independent and follow my taste and instinct. I consider perfumery as an artisan craft, and I want to stay connected to what I create."
(*) in Tania Sanchez' and Luca Turin's perfume book:"Perfumes: The Guide".
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.