12 Eau D'epices Tauer Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2010

At a glance

Is 12 Eau D'epices Tauer Perfumes worth trying?

12 Eau D'Epices by Tauer Perfumes is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, amber, aromatic with Cardamom, Coriander, Clove

The first impression

12 Eau D'Epices by Tauer Perfumes is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. 12 Eau D'Epices was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Andy Tauer. Top notes are Cardamom, Coriander, Clove, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Incense, Orris Root and Jasmine; base notes are Vetyver, Amber, French labdanum and Tonka Bean.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
amber 85%
aromatic 70%
white floral 60%
citrus 50%
woody 40%
earthy 35%
iris 30%
smoky 25%
balsamic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Andy Tauer

Andy Tauer

Andy Tauer is an independent Swiss perfumer known for his artisanal approach and self-founded Tauer Perfumes. His style blends rich, resinous, and ambered accords with a distinct desert-inspired warmth, often featuring saffron, cedar, and tobacco. Notable creations from our catalog include the iconic L'Air du Desert Marocain, the leathery Lonestar Memories, and the floral-spiced Lys Du Desert Decennial. His work has helped define modern niche perfumery, emphasizing handcrafted quality and evocative storytelling.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Cardamom Cardamom
Coriander Coriander
Clove Clove
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Cinnamon Cinnamon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

African Orange Flower African Orange Flower
Incense Incense
Orris Root Orris Root
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vetyver Vetyver
Amber Amber
French labdanum French labdanum
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of 12 Eau D'epices Tauer Perfumes

Essence

12 Eau D'epices is the Alchemist’s elixir-a potion of cardamom and clove, incense and vetiver, where warmth and mystery intertwine. They are a seeker of hidden truths, their mind a crucible where cinnamon and labdanum transmute into wisdom. This fragrance smells of ancient libraries and apothecary jars, of secrets whispered over smoldering embers.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress in layers: woolen scarves, tailored waistcoats with pockets full of dried herbs. Their workspace is cluttered with mortar and pestle, leather-bound journals, vials of ink. The scent lingers in their wake-spiced, smoky, with the faintest floral sigh of orange blossom and jasmine.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the sacredness of transformation. For them, every spice has a story, every resin a memory. Patience is their virtue; they understand that tonka bean must age, that incense must unfurl in its own time. Their spirituality is tactile, rooted in the alchemy of the senses.

Relationships

They attract fellow seekers-those who linger over tarot cards or debate the symbolism of medieval texts. Romantic partners are drawn to their intensity but must accept the solitude required by their craft. Their love language is the gift of rare ingredients: a vial of oud, a bundle of hand-tied sage.

Lifestyle

Their days are measured in rituals: grinding spices for tea, annotating grimoires by candlelight. They might work as perfumers, historians, or restorers of antique manuscripts. Evenings are spent in dim cafés or at the edges of bonfires, the scent of amber and vetiver weaving through tobacco smoke.

Shadow

Their obsession with the esoteric can become isolation. They risk losing themselves in labyrinths of their own making, mistaking complexity for depth. The earthy base notes betray a fear-that their magic might be mere illusion, their elixirs only water and wishfulness.

Conclusion

12 Eau D'epices is the scent of a mind in perpetual metamorphosis. It speaks of corridors where cinnamon dust motes float in sunlight, and every breath is a spell waiting to be cast.