L'Olympia Music Hall, from Histoires de Parfums was released in 2012. The perfumer behind this creation is Gerald Ghislain. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, and Orange, middle notes of Freesia, Lilac, Peony, Pepper, Red Berries, Rose, and Saffron, and base notes of Dark Chocolate, Incense, Licorice, Musk, Patchouli, Suede, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
Not sure how wearable this would be for me but I was very impressed with this composition indeed. I really haven't smelled anything remotely like this a wonderful fruity/berry/citrus type opening then an explosion of florals which I can't even begin to categorize (at least in the opening)I think it's mainly peony and rose TBH, but I'm not expert. Then incense, musk, patchouli and my favourite saffron this is a veritable classy (up)marketplace of notes! The drydown is a delicate suede, leathery, talc which remains floral and uplifting and works well with that saffron note. I think L'Olympia Music hall is a definitely a unisex fragrance but it would take a man braver than me to pull it off, and I'd wear almost anything! It's not feminine, just very daring. Good longevity and projection a wonderful creation from Gerard Ghislain (someone I can't say I'm familiar with) truly innovative stuff. Fragrance lovers need to get your nose on this love or hate it will reinvigorate your appreciation of fragrance.