Lin Blanc, from Jeanne en Provence was released in 2023. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Pear and White Flowers, middle notes of Cotton Flower, Iris, and Lavender, and base notes of Musk, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
Lin Blanc translates to White Linen and I think it fulfils that brief very well. This is the newest release within the men’s range from Jeanne en Provence and whilst it’s not my favourite, it’s definitely a step towards a more unique and interesting direction for the house. As you might expect, this scent is very clean, soapy and inoffensive. It has a bright innocence about it, like a calm Sunday morning. It’s dominated by these synthetic white musks alongside the rest of the notes which gives it that intense soapiness, however it also has a definite lactonic feel to it: a thick, creamy milky facet which is somehow both off-putting and intriguing at the same time. I enjoy this scent, I think. I really can’t make my mind up - on my skin I feel like I’m a fan of the scent profile but after owning it for a few months I’m yet to actually wear it, nor do I have any desire to. I can’t make up my mind so do with that information what you will.