Andy Tauer: a guide to the maison and where to start
Natali Profumeria · 1 min read · November 7, 2026
Andy Tauer is an independent Swiss perfumer, a biochemist by training and self-taught: he composes, hand-fills and labels his perfumes in Zurich. To start, L'Air du Désert Marocain, his most famous perfume, or Lonestar Memories if you love smoke.
The Andy Tauer style
In his perfumes there is a recognizable amber and luminous signature: amber, resins, dry woods, often with a touch of smoke or spices.
Perfumes to know
- L'Air du Désert Marocain: a classic of artistic perfumery.
- L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir: labdanum, leather and jasmine, longevity 5 out of 5.
- Lonestar Memories: geranium, birch and cistus, smoky like a campfire.
- Incense Rosé: bergamot, dark incense and iris.
- Sundowner: citrus, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco.
Which one to start with
- The classic: L'Air du Désert Marocain.
- Smoky: Lonestar Memories.
- Incense: Incense Rosé.
- Gourmand: Sundowner or Heraud, with cocoa and dates.
All the perfumes are on the Andy Tauer page. The other maisons are told in the niche maisons.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Andy Tauer?
An independent Swiss perfumer who composes and hand-fills his perfumes in Zurich.
What is Andy Tauer's most famous perfume?
L'Air du Désert Marocain.
Products in this article
Preordine
02 - L’Air Du Désert Marocain
from€129,00
Last one
03 - Lonestar Memories
from€129,00
06 - Rosé Incense
from€178,00
Last one
L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir
from€225,00
Sundowner
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