Le Jardin de Madame Chan, from Olibere Parfums was released in 2018. The perfumer behind this creation is Luca Maffei. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, and Geranium, middle notes of Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes of Musk, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
Le Jardin de Madame Chan is my first encounter with Olibere, and I must say I’m definitely intrigued to try more. This scent is focused around Ylang and does it beautifully well, it’s brilliant. The ylang is thick, yellow and creamy with soft powdery facets, almost as if you could reach out and chew on it. An oriental warmth from coriander and geranium provide a very gentle contrast which is needed, whilst the creaminess is furthered by a base of sweet vanilla and sandalwood. This is a fantastic reference scent for the note of Ylang, it’s extremely satisfying to wear and really epitomises that beautifully tranquil philosophy of the yellow floral facet. I’m considering picking up a bottle but I’m just not sure if I need it!