Fetish… what in insatiably breathtaking perfume this is. A blind buy which could not have gone better; I adore Fetish Pour Homme and when I had the chance to pick up the Femme, I could not resist. I didn’t know what to expect with the male counterpart being quite brash and animalic despite retaining its refinement and sophistication. Upon smelling this scent, perhaps ‘Fetish’ is the wrong name for such a serious and elegant perfume. This is a true Chypre through and through, a gorgeous rendition of this traditional fragrance composition, staying true to its French roots throughout. Green, woodland notes of oakmoss, galbanum, cedar wood and particularly cedar needle shine through the trees above, intermingling with the earthy ground beneath you by way of patchouli, Vetiver and labdanum. But to counter this immense green, earthy feel is the florals - tuberose, Jasmine and ylang paired with a refreshing bergamot give the scent an incredibly delicate soapy element. This soapiness is redolescent of aldehydes to my nose, it really brightens things up significantly. It’s old school, yes, but it’s not outdated by any means. It’s actually one of the cleanest and tamest Chypre fragrances which still undoubtedly holds that classical French character, without leaning too heavily into territory which would be considered ‘too old’ by some. I absolutely love it, I’m gutted that this masterpiece is so hard to come by.