This is a rich, floral oriental composition with a pronounced vintage character. It is a scent from another era, yet not outdated but rather timeless, like a piece of jewellery inherited from a grandmother who knew exactly who she was. The opening strikes with an intense, almost suffocating bouquet of flowers, marked by a clear bitterness and a subtle sharpness. It hits you in the face without warning, bold, assertive and unapologetic. As the initial shock fades, the fragrance grows even denser. The florals here are neither innocent nor delicate; they are mature, heavy and honeyed. In the base, amber and musk, reinforced by woody accords, wrap tightly around your skin, giving the composition a dark depth. A subtle animalic shadow also emerges, which, combined with patchouli and vanilla, gives a dirty sweetness and earthy richness. Longevity is very good, and although the scent settles closer to the skin after about an hour, it remains intense in perception.
A modern yet classic sweet-spicy-tobacco fragrance. It evokes in my opinion: the modern dandy, sophisticated, classy, a person who lives his life in style and doesn’t concern himself with hustle of modern life, he is detached yet highly involved with life, but hard to graag. He comes to Paris to enjoy it’s gifts, yet dissapears as fast as he had appeared and retraites to his estate in the country side. He wears the scent on a monochrome dark blue outfit or his suit and gives off a soft scent trail.
The mix of coffee, tobacco, sweet spices and anise is a beautifull combination. Think all the sweet tobacco-vanille combo’s but done the right way, perfectly balanced and made unique with the touch of anise. it’s a masterfull fragrance done by a master of evoking memories and scenes: Julien Rasquinet.
It’s a scent that softly tells you his presence, he doesn’t concern Himself with yelling, he’s in control, balanced, yet oppulent and indulgend.
It’s amazingly blended and well done, but a very specific scent that is very strong on the “stinkier” side of our (middle eastern) making it tough for westerners. Its still a beautifully well done creation, just a very specific wear and I’m but sure 100ml’s would be needed in a lifetime.
This is a clean fragrance with a powdery, creamy character. From start to finish, musk is clearly present, with touches of vanilla appearing throughout, not dessert like, but rather more dry and restrained. The composition evokes soft, light coloured fabrics, the freshness of clean skin and the calm of a morning spent wrapped in white sheets. It is comfortable and perfect for everyday wear, as well as serving as a base for stronger fragrances. Longevity is around ten hours, with moderate projection. The price to quality ratio is very good, although it raises the question of whether it is worth spending this amount on a strictly everyday scent.
Would definitely buy again. Ginger and a hint of sweetness but you do get that nice spicy dry down.
This smells good, but doesn’t last long. It seems to be a linear fragrance. It is a dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness, which does perform much better, and is dimensional. You pay for what you get.
While the reviews make it sounds like it’s not a heavy rose, that’s all my nose seems to smell. Leans way more feminine to me, and I don’t get much resinou/incence. Its still beautifully done, just not for me as the rose is too prominent.
This is a very unconventional fragrance. It opens with notes of grapefruit and freshly cut, slightly damp grass, cool to the touch, when the air is still gently moist and the green scent lingers close to the ground. This is followed by a synthetic tennis ball accord, a blend of clean felt and rubber. The note is so realistic that all that’s missing is the faint smell of dust rising from a tennis court. In the background, a subtle bitterness of leaves and a soft earthiness emerge, as if beneath the layer of cut grass there were still cool soil. The notes are green, earthy, vibrant and strikingly realistic. The composition does not smell like perfume, but like a landscape. Unfortunately, the fragrance quickly becomes very close to the skin and does not last long. Even so, it is distinctive and unconventional enough to be well worth trying.
open with tart notes of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant. After a while, floral accords of rose and jasmine emerge, softened by a subtle touch of wormwood bitterness. The patchouli base blends harmoniously with the floral heart, never overpowering the composition but gently completing it. The overall impression is alluring and feminine, sweet, yet not sugary, more reminiscent of fruit and flowers picked at their perfect moment. Longevity is around six hours, with moderate projection.
It is very a cheapy but worth it
This is a scent of late summer, when the air is still warm but the sun sits lower on the horizon. The opening reveals ripe apricot and juicy citrus fruits, warmed by the last rays of summer sunshine. After a moment, honey and creamy gardenia unfold on the skin. The honey feels slightly dusty, giving the composition a gentle sense of nostalgia, like a memory of carefree summer just gone. In the base, there is a generous dose of earthy patchouli, thankfully smoothed out with soft sandalwood and musk, which makes the fragrance more comforting and easy to wear. Longevity is around six hours, with moderate projection. This is a composition that truly comes into its own in autumn and winter, when we want to wrap ourselves in warmth and the scent of memories.
This is Guerlain‘s best fragrance in my opinion. The way the ingredients are blended is beautiful. However, I can never get myself to pay that steep of a price for any fragrance. If money isn’t an problem for you, this one is a perfect winter/fall choice.
Fragrances from this brand are a lottery, you either hit the jackpot or… well, not quite. I absolutely love Jany, it’s beautiful, but I Don’t Know What is a total “what was the point?” for me. Based on the listed notes, I had very high expectations for Ylop. The opening? Sweet apricot and tea, sounds promising. The apple? Completely absent. Gone, nada. Nowhere to be found. A moment later, creamy osmanthus steps in, along with something else that suddenly makes the scent smell like sun lotion. Unfortunately, this holiday at the sunbed vibe sticks around for a while. Thankfully, once the sunscreen phase finally packs its bags, the fragrance becomes genuinely pleasant, lightly nutty and subtly woody, just right. Longevity is around six hours, but it very quickly turns into a skin scent and basically says: You carry on girl, I’ll stay right here.
Good fragrance good price all around definitely recommend
very solid for casual/everyday. Not recommended for a date or night events
The composition combines jasmine, cashmere wood and amber, and is clearly aimed at those who favour stronger, more expressive fragrance profiles. It is creamy and dense, yet linear, with little evolution over the course of wear. The scent projects well and lasts on the skin for around eight hours. Some love it for its magnetism and character, while others dislike it because of its intensity.
I could sell off hundreds of bottles and keep this and Le Lion. Quintessential dry amber that leaves me content to be a speck of dust in the universe.
its a real journey back to childhood and growing up in the 90s. From the very first moment, it almost takes your breath away with the scent of cheap nail varnish, exactly the kind you used to buy at the corner shop, without a second thought and without caring that it smelled of pure solvent. After a while, the sweetness of raspberry syrup, sugar and plastic emerges, creating a familiar, almost tangible atmosphere of carefree years. It recalls fruit-scented erasers, pastel coloured pens and perfumed note papers that we used to swap with friends and carefully collect in albums. In the dry down, the composition softens and becomes warmer and more musky, with a subtle touch of bitterness, like a memory that gains depth over time. The whole experience is deeply nostalgic and genuinely moving.On my skin, the longevity is around three hours, with moderate projection, like the scent of memories that doesn’t shout, but quietly stays close by.
I’ve been trying to find a good violet perfume and this foghorn of a scent is a great gateway into the floral. It’s like a spritz of humidity you can take with you.
This combo really sparks something for me. I never thought I’d be a chocolate perfume person, but here I am!
I wore this when it first came out and loved it. Recently revisited and realized I’ve discovered more interesting leather & wood scents. Still good, but not as striking as some other IA scents
Strawberries and peat are such a unique combo that you’re intrigued by yourself all day. I wore this a decade ago and recently retried it and remembered why I loved it. Classic.
This shares some qualities of Language of Glaciers, but manages to cut its own course by being more oceanic and less cold stone. Both are great, alternatives to spicy winter scents
I had high hopes for this one, but I found a lot of notes listed that barely came through under all that sweetness.
