Le Temps de Reines, from ID Parfums was released in 1998. The perfumer behind this creation is Christopher Sheldrake. It has the top notes of Geranium and Spicy Notes, middle notes of Patchouli, and base notes of Benzoin and Sandalwood.
Le Temps de Reines is a fragrance I’m not too familiar with, both scent-wise but also in regards to its history. It’s a very pleasantly warm and smooth woody scent, slightly powdery, slightly spicy with gentle earthy facets. It’s bordering on beautiful actually, but I’m not sure I love it. Sandalwood reigns supreme in this composition; with its delicate creamy, powdery facets providing and endlessly smooth base for the other notes to linger on top of. The crimson warmth of geranium alongside a touch of warm spices creates an alluring backdrop against a very subtle patchouli. It’s rich, deep and intensely creamy - almost buttery. This is one of those fragrances which are so profoundly smooth that you’ll either adore it or dismiss it. The smooth buttery nature of this scent is gorgeous, but for me it’s lacking a bit of oomph to really make it a love for me - I think it plays it a bit safe if I’m honest. Smells great though.
Le Temps de Reines is a fragrance I’m not too familiar with, both scent-wise but also in regards to its history. It’s a very pleasantly warm and smooth woody scent, slightly powdery, slightly spicy with gentle earthy facets. It’s bordering on beautiful actually, but I’m not sure I love it. Sandalwood reigns supreme in this composition; with its delicate creamy, powdery facets providing and endlessly smooth base for the other notes to linger on top of. The crimson warmth of geranium alongside a touch of warm spices creates an alluring backdrop against a very subtle patchouli. It’s rich, deep and intensely creamy - almost buttery. This is one of those fragrances which are so profoundly smooth that you’ll either adore it or dismiss it. The smooth buttery nature of this scent is gorgeous, but for me it’s lacking a bit of oomph to really make it a love for me - I think it plays it a bit safe if I’m honest. Smells great though.