Oeillet

This is a review of the parfum concentration. Oeillet is quirky. Initially it has the smell of a boy's prom boutonniere - awkward and carnation-heavy, with some rough cologne and aftershave. I get the previous reviewer's impression that it's messy, at least at first. But to me it quickly mellows to something altogether softer and more unisex, like a slick turn-of-the-century boutonniere, something out of an Oscar Wilde play. I like this latter, retro-louche stage very much. After the initial blast, I feel like a smooth dandy when I wear this.

I do love carnation, and wanted to love this one, but it's not for me. I found the inclusion of nutmeg made it seem messy, overwhelming, with all the wrong notes together making a meaningless noise of this fragrance. I found it unpleasant. But perhaps it's a matter of the mix not blending well with my own chemistry. To each their own.