Tenue de Soiree, from Goutal was released in 2016. The perfumer behind this creation is Mathieu Nardin. It has the top notes of Bergamot and Black Currant, middle notes of Iris, Jasmine, and Rose, and base notes of Caramel, Leather, Musk, and Patchouli.
I see what this is trying to be, mildly sweet, understated patchouli. It wants to be soft. It wants to stay close. It wants to be a breath of fresh air to anyone catches a whiff. And there are times when I want just that. Not to smell like perfume, but to smell like a clean, refreshing breeze.
Sadly, from my wearer perspective, I can’t get past the cleaner vibe. Windex or Comet cleanser is ruining the wear for me. I’ll stick with underspraying Gucci Rush when I need this vibe.
Way in the dry down this is slightly reminiscent of Valentino Donna. I much prefer Donna to this, however.