A Rebours is a scent I expected more from if I’m being honest, given the extensive and complex note breakdown. And whilst it’s not unpleasant by any means, it just comes off rather simple - leaving me wanting more. I should be clear in saying that this is not animalic, in any sense - I’m not sure why these notes are even listed when in fact it’s very easy-going. It’s a sort of fresh-metallic violet leaf paired with bitter-green florals and a soft soapiness, alongside a gentle whisper of leather and cumin. It’s not unpleasant as I said, it’s rather nice if anything. But it doesn’t stand out as anything special for me, I was expecting a lot more especially considering how unusual and unique the bottle is.
Intimate is a befitting name for such a sultry and suggestive perfume, a gloriously gentle musky floral, with pronounced elements of Chypre. An array of blooming white florals, namely jasmine, basking in sunny aldehydes greet you upon first spray. These shimmering florals are paired with a delicate creamy warmth through sandalwood and orris. Despite this, a punchy note of oakmoss bolsters through, which is intensely green and archaic - before developing a lustrous base of musk. This scent masters the enticingly dramatic dichotomy of delicate femininity, with primal sexual urges. I’m shocked it’s taken me this long to discover this beauty, but I’m hooked; I definitely need to find myself a bottle.
1740 is my first experience with the house of Histoires de Parfums; a wonderfully surprising woody leather scent with some unexpected oriental facets. Initially it opens rather bitter and harsh with a pronounced rindy bergamot and herbal artemisia, though it soon becomes much more inviting. The dry, vegetal nature of immortelle is paired with a beautifully thick, almost sappy leathery labdanum. This dry woodiness is furthered by an earthy patchouli, contrasted by the inimitable warmth of cardamom and creamy coriander, with just a touch of sweet vanilla. It’s magnificently complex. It has elements of classical chypres and orientals, combining characteristics of the golden age of French perfumery - but elevated to something slightly more contemporary and unique. This scent has really taken me by surprise, I think I adore it, and I’ll definitely need a bottle.
Sunny Day in Paradise
When I close my eyes, I imagine myself taking a dip in the cold sea in a sunny paradise. Coming out of the water and feeling the breeze on my face, I head towards the sand to drink my drink. That's the feeling! Perfect.
I was eager to try this perfume because of the combination of its notes. I had never felt this more "salty" aspect in a perfume. A very good perfume, I really liked this more marine and fruity touch. Right at the top, that salty sea aroma stands out, accompanied by citrus notes of lemon, bergamot and mandarin. During the drydown and evolution, the aroma remains clean, already pulling towards a much more sophisticated side due to the musk and the iris note. I was really impressed, I really liked its proposal and its balance.
Testing it in my decant here, the performance is actually "ok", considering the Creed house. But let's be honest, it could be better. Projection of 1 hour and fixation of around 6-8 hours, with a few good sprays. It really is a very different marine/citrus perfume in my perception. It is definitely worth trying.
For me this has a spicy, oceanic cola vibe to it.
With almost a faint tobacco vibe behind it.
Now that sounds a little weird but this fragrance has a class to it for sure..
I could easily wear this out on date night.
great aquatic fragrance. Popular for a reason!
Very aromatic, fresh woody fragrance! Amazing performance and great compliment pulling fragrance!
Very soft clean floral citric fragrance! Perfectly unisex!
Very creamy woods. Smells like a very rich cabin in the woods. Amazing! Doesn't project super loudly but its a very nice intimate scent profile.
Ginger ambroxan and citrus. All of that for 12 hours of longevity with good performance. Amazing!
Smells like Malibu, Super boozy coconut fagrance. Smells incredible! Doesn't last at all.
A very spicy take on the Aventus DNA, almost like layering spicebomb with aventus. The spices smell a little like Sauvage Elixir. Great longevity and projection on. my skin! Super expensive though.
Great amazing fresh citrus with woody and aromatic dry-down!
Super ginger heavy opening with a little citrus in the opening. Sweet vanilla dry-down, so addictive! Amazing!
Beautiful green fresh fragrance. Amazing fruity and citrus notes. A compliment getting machine, and good performance as well.
A very sweet, pear vanilla combination. Very loud, perfect for a night out.
The most versatile of the le beau line. A beautiful creamy coconut vanilla scent, deep enough to wear in the winter and fresh enough to wear it in the summer. Great amazing fragrance.
Green, fig and coconut. The best le beau, and probably the best JPG. I love this for a hot day and I love almost everything about this.
Truly nothing like this! This is a very weird scent in a great way, it takes the aquatic style fragrances and adds a great niche sensibility to it. It smells like the sea, not the beach but the actual depth of the sea with all the volatility and all the ways it can create beauty but also wreckage.
Super Bergamot heavy. That's all!
Very prominent Bergamot note in the opening. and very musky dry down. Powerful fragrance, performs incredibly well!
Amazing lime fragrance, it also has something to it that makes you smell the "tartness or bitterness" of the tonic water. Amazing fragrance!
Absolutely amazing fragrance! Mango note is the center of this masterpiece. Ozonic and Citric notes on the background as well. 10/10!
Nothing like this! Incredible boozy lime with coconut. 10/10 performance as well! Definitely an Incredible scent!
