Jaipur

(Comparison of Jaipur EdT (referred to as “Femme” below), Jaipur Homme EdT, and Jaipur Homme EdP, all pre-2000s.) This probably seems quite silly to you. Why would I compare a 90s women’s perfume and two different concentrations of the men’s version? Isn’t that like comparing an apple to an orange? Yes it is, and I think Sophia Grojsman would appreciate the simile. Annick Menardo might not, but no matter. Grojsman, who signed Jaipur (pour Femme), has always had a talent for putting colors in her perfumes. You smell a Grojsman composition and you see the spectrum(s) of the full rainbow she’s wanting you to see. Yellows, purples, and blues open the perfume in the form of pineapple, plums, watery blueberries, and peaches. It’s quite a sweet opening, but not cloying, and it falls away quickly to a classic Grojsman floral amalgam at the heart. This section of Jaipur always struck me as very similar to Grojsman’s Paris for YSL. Both perfumes are quite heavy on muguet, rose, and jasmine evocations. The most obvious difference is that Jaipur has a fruitier lean to it compared to Paris’ slightly greener and powdery leaning - otherwise they smell very close, which is to say very beautiful. But then, the fruit notes eventually and slowly depart to leave a powderiness that puts me even more in mind of YSL Paris. It’s a swirl of whites, reds, yellows, greens, and every other color imaginable, like vibrant saris swirling about you in a Holi dance. Meanwhile, on the men’s side of the dance street, the Homme EdP opens with luminous woody spices. Thanks to the bright nuttiness of heliotrope, the cinnamon and nutmeg have a vibrancy and spacious breadth that is fairly uncommon for them since they usually opt for dim lighting and concentrated depth. The amber character of Homme is immediately apparent, as opposed to Femme’s fruity floral. The depth and shadows slowly appear in the form of a very aromatic clove note building underneath. The Homme EdT interestingly works in reverse to the EdP, presenting the clove first with a touch of lime-y bergamot that is absolutely tantalizing and mouthwatering. The cinnamon and nutmeg heart of the EdT is virtually the same as the EdP but made airier and a touch more bitter-powdery vanillic thanks to the latter note rapidly peaking up from the base. The EdT is noticeably greener and perhaps a touch woodier in the heart thanks to violet leaf, making the spices smell as if they are a bit young. The EdP already felt light and energetic, but the EdT goes fully animated and dynamic. Going back to Femme as it arrives at the base, we have a beautiful musk and sandalwood combination that is very gently animalic and gray musky like an old fashioned soap, cooly and sweetly creamy, and lightly woody. There’s now a restraint to the colorful energy that came before; it’s still excitable, but it’s keeping-a-lid-on-it out of decorum. The base of Homme EdP is a coumarin laden swirl of cloves, tonka, and dried herbs that is as airy and vibrant as the perfume was when it started. It’s a gorgeous dry down, the lights dimming without the perfume being allowed to collapse into tired lumpiness, but it is quite heavy; similarly the EdT descends rapidly to a drier, lighter weight, spicy amber full of clove, nutmeg, cardamom, and earthy bitter tonka. In all three of these forms Jaipur is a fantastic perfume. It makes me yearn for the days when perfumes sharing the same name could smell different and yet be completely recognizably related, as opposed to just mildly altered or made heavier with greater concentration. It’s not surprising that Boucheron did this though; they have always had an old-school sensibility to their compositions - never rushing to release them, and making sure they were completely intact and coherent from beginning to end. It took three years for Homme EdT to be released after Femme, and then the Homme EdP wouldn’t come for another year after the EdT. This is unheard of these days, but it shows in that these compositions were well cared for, well thought out with attention to detail being paid. Now, for a reason I’m comparing the three that must come with an admission of sin and sacrilege: in my experience, the best way to wear Jaipur is layered. If you haven’t experienced this yet, do so (even if you never admit it) and find a pinnacle unisex scent. Femme plus Homme EdP is an absolutely stunningly stately and elegant affair, the effortless, large, rich yet airy spices of Homme EdP adding a whole new dimension of regality and class to Grojsman’s colorful fruity floral. And when you don’t want so much luxury (or oppressiveness in heat and humidity), and want to opt for even more energy and levity, Femme plus Homme EdT will work wonders - the Holi dance of Jaipur made ethereal. To look back, yet again to the “good ol days”, the femme and homme compositions of perfumes used to be made to compliment each other. By the time Jaipur Femme and Homme were released this creative direction was largely out of fashion, but Boucheron was quite stubborn in those early years and refused to give up some of the older ways - and that was lucky for us. Look to the original Boucheron and Boucheron Pour Homme releases for yet more examples of appreciable stubbornness. If you were to smell a person couple, one wearing femme and another wearing homme, it was supposed to be a unique and cohesive olfactory experience of exceptional breadth and depth - a true yin and yang, a north magnet and a south magnet seamlessly locking together. These early Boucheron releases from that first decade are masterpieces for good reason, and this Jaipur trio is no exception.

This scent is a gem. I received it as a gift from my father in my very early twenties, and back then, it was too mature for me. As a young stupid girl I could not fully appreciate it and I was using it very sparingly. Mainly because one spray lasted for all day, even for 2 days. It was the time, when perfumes just behaved like this, it was very normal. But this frag was especially long lasting. I even did not went through entire bottle. I received many great scents from my father, who was spoiling me with perfumes and I saved the empty bottles of those with beautiful design. Since after university I moved a lot, I reduced my collection, because I did not want to drag all those empty bottles around Europe and Russia with me, but I kept one single bottle and it was Boucheron Jaipur, even though I did not fall in love with the scent, I was in love with the bottle. Off course, as young person, not educated how to properly store perfumes, I displayed my bottle on the sun and I just acted like a "stepmother" to the juice. It was more then 25 years ago. Recently I went on a shopping spree and as a mature woman, I found absolutely new perspective and appreciation of smells and fragrances. My taste changed completely. Just out of the curiosity I ordered all Boucherons, the original one, the Fleurs, the Bouquet, the Jaipur Bracelet. I suddenly craved Boucheron Jaipur more than anything, and it was not possible to buy it. Suddenly I went digging in all my shelfs and drawers just to find, that I still have my old Jaipur and that bottle is not empty! And that the scent is unfortunatelly rotten... I can still smell the scent, when I spray it on my skin it stinks, but after 20 minutes it smells very nice, but still I do not dare to wear it. Now, in my age, this would be the perfect scent for me and I crave it so much. It is extraordinary perfume, sophisticated and elegant. It smells like high society elegant lady with great fashion style. It smells like lady in satin blouse, pencil skirt, pearls and elegant hair. It smells luxurious. It smells very different and nothing like todays production. It is very 90 ́s elegance. It is retro, but definitely not old. It just requires to be elegant to fit with this scent. Regarding the scent profile, it is a masterpiece with undeniable signature of Sophia Grojsman. It is peachy, spicy and very powdery - something that you can not find in todays perfumes. This kind of powderiness is the most prominent feature and I think it was exactly what I did not like as a 20 years old and it is exactly what I love as a 47 years old. Peach, apricot, pineapple, frezia,carnation, orchid, benzoin, vanilla, musk and sandallwood are the most prominent for me. It is enchanting cocktail of fruits, flowers, musk and woods. It is oriental, but do not imagine some incense sticks or arabic kind of frag. It is just magical. I wish Boucheron would bring this back so much. I do not understand why Boucheron, took this gem from the market.

Jaïpur is an excellent, extroverted floral-fruity, typical of Sophia Grojsman's inimitable style. It is reminiscent in style of Lancôme Trésor - perhaps Ms. Grojsman's most famous creation - a brash yet perfectly formed peachy rose. Jaïpur too is peach-heavy, but perhaps in a more gourmand manner than in the powdery floral Trésor. The peach-plum accord here reminds me of a peach tarte tatin I had in France - more syrupy dried fruit than freshly-plucked and juicy. No less delicious for that, however. Jaïpur opens with the aforementioned peach, bolstered to perfection by sweet plum and apricot. A hint of pineapple adds some tropical, juicy freshness, but the peachy notes dominate throughout, adding just the right amount of sweetness. I don't typically love peach notes in perfume, but Jaïpur features one of the best uses of peach I have come across. Leave it to Sophia Grojsman. As it develops, sweet florals emerge, led by freesia and a light yet rich rose. Some creamy jasmine gives body to the floral heart, and carnation adds a well-judged hint of clove-like spice. A hint of powdery iris is a beautiful addition. Some almond-like heliotrope enhances my tarte tatin association, while woody notes creep in, adding depth as it dries down. A sweet amber accord emerges here, complemented by smooth vanilla. The fruity notes pervade, still evident at the drydown stage. Sillage is strong and longevity is reasonably long-lasting. Despite its complexity and strength, Jaïpur still manages to be light and airy, even transparent, thanks to the deceptively light touch of Sophia Grosjman - a testament to her skill. Deceptively delicate, this scent is a great transeasonal feminine scent. Unusual yet timeless, Jaïpur would fare well today if it had not been discontinued. One of the best floral-fruities I've tried. 4.5/5.

I have a bottle of this and wear it rarely for fear of using it up too fast. It is aptly named as it really does transport you to an exotic land. If I close my eyes I can imagine walking through an Indian market where juicy, fully ripened fruits are near sacks of spices and buckets of flowers for sale. One would think with the abundance of notes this would be a powerhouse fragrance, but it is not. It's not a lightweight either. Wearing it, I'm surrounded by this scent of an open-air market. There is also a lustrous quality, as if they are selling gold jewelry at this market because it has a polished element to it. Though I know that Grojsman created this fragrance with another perfumer, I can think of no other fragrance that represents her style or displays the full range of her craft better than this one. How I wish this wasn't discontinued, hard to find, and sold at exorbitant prices. If it wasn't I would be wearing it a lot more often than I do now. Edit - Managed to find an almost full 2.5oz recharge of the edp for an insanely good price from someone downsizing their fragrances and am ecstatic. I only have about 1 ounce left of an edt and would love to wear this a lot more than I do now. Comparing the longevity and silage of the two I honestly cannot find much of a difference. Both edt and edp perform wonderfully well on me though the edp is a little richer. Smells just as terrific as my other bottle. I'm in heaven!!! Edit - After wearing the edp for a while I must confess I prefer the edt. It's more diffuse and airier, which is more in line with my imagination of the scents one would smell in the air of an exotic market.

Jaipur is indeed a beautifully crafted scent. My initial reaction was that the sharp burst at the beginning resembled Kenzo's Jungle l'Elephant, but that blast of Big Red Gum cinnammon quickly melded into a sweet, albeit soapy note, rendering it more wearable. Jaipur is somehow delicate and vibrant at the same time. I was struck by a familiarity which played at my mind for the first couple of sprays. I'd experienced this gorgeous conoction somewhere before. This morning, as I was searching my collection for today's scent adventure, Safari caught my eye; in its gorgeous crystalline flask, reminiscent of Colonial British East Africa, khakis and binoculas. From first spray I knew I had found it! Jaipur is so very similar and I suppose given the imagery, it's not surprising. Dry grass and Elephants; a romanticised idea of Empire, with it's dominion of spice and hot dry climates. The difference with Safari is that dry grassy vetiver which renders it so delightful and plays against the sweetness, giving it a depth of feeling which I believe makes it the more wearable fragrance of the two. However, that is personal taste and there is no doubt in my mind that Jaipur is a symphony of its own sweet accords. I found a 15ml vintage bottle of Jaipur on Ebay and got it for a steal. At first I wondered if I ought to have held out for a larger bottle, but I think the 15ml will be enough for me as it is so very similar to Safari and I prefer Safari out of the two. That being said, I certainly welcome Jaipur to my collection of vintage gems and will enjoy it over the Summer. I might even re watch 'The Far Pavillions' just for the heck of it!

I own a vintage miniature of this fragrance, as such my impression of its development/longevity may be different than spray format. This is quintessentially 1990s Sophia Grojsman: a lush peachy floral. Compared to other 90s stone fruit florals this one is quite sweet & juicy, but smooth with vanillic base adding further sweetness & decadence. Many of the stone fruit florals of the time read rather sour, overly ornate, and heavy on my skin but Jaipur never does. The florals are clean, delicate, and shampoo like. It is only softly powdery/musky. I'd say for a person with modern taste who would like to add a distinctly 1990s perfume to their wardrobe this is more than palatable for the millenial or gen z woman. It bridges fruity/gourmand with the "clean girl" vibe while also being classic and timeless. I think this would be a good introduction to vintage for beginners. This perfume still smells chic, and is never stuffy - there's a girly girl sensibility here. Very feminine & put together. This is an impeccable lady who wears pearls, lipstick, a muted color sheath dress, heels, and blow-dried hair to work or other important meetings. My only gripe is that the lasting power on me is only about 4 hours, this might be because it is a splash mini, and not the fault of the perfume per se. Regardless, this perfume is not a power house because I've definitely had 90s splash minis that were atomic-projection. Even so, I am strongly considering buying a full size of Jaipur. I rarely get compliments from strangers, much less from hip younger women, but I often do with this one.

I tried Jaipur EDP for the first time today, courtesy of a fellow Fragrantician who has turned me on to a number of fragrances that I now own. Love at first sniff. It is a dreamy, fruity floriental and one spritz on the top of my hand filled my immediate space with deliciousness. There is so much going on here throughout the development of Jaipur, similar to it's sister perfume, the eponymous Boucheron, but only in style, not in scent. Usually I like to take some time to get to know and understand a fragrance, trying to see how many notes I can identify, and while a few stand out to, most noticeably the Grojsman peach, it is so seamless in it's transmission that it's difficult to pick out most of them. Of course, I immediately went on line seeking out a full bottle, I was dismayed at the prices people are seeking, so I now have it saved as a search on Ebay. If I can find a bottle at a decent price, I will make it mine! It's truly a special perfume. ======= Found it at a really good price and now it's mine!!

This fragrance is your idea of a fruity floral from the nineties. Jaipur is like the lighter, more airy version of Sotto Voce which isn't surprising as the nose who created them is the same person, Sonia Grosjman. They do share many notes and are structured in a similar way. Fruits and powdery woodsy notes appear first (orris root?) that are then mellowed into a soft vanilla-musk built onto like muscles on a refined and subtle but definitely woody backbone. I actually prefer Jaipur to Sotto Voce, it's less powdery and more wearable for out and about. Jaipur is lighter but more complex than its sister though, showing more facets and flavours over time. What the two have in common is powderyness, but while Sotto Voce is almost too powdery to me to the point of being suffocating, Jaipur is balanced, soft and cozy with just the right hint of class so it's elegant and playful at the same time.

Omg. ...Jaipur. ...Memories...The first time I felt it ...it was love at first sniff. I was a teenager in love with perfumes.Those where the" After Revolution "years when Boutique and perfumery shops started to open in my country after 25 years of Comunism.I was in love with Jaipur. ..of course I never bought it at that time way too expensive for those years... I remember this wonderful fragrance unique and beautiful.Expensive and very french..unique...elegant , very feminine ❤ I think I had the body lotion.?!A gift from e friend of mine . Anyway It is such a pity they discontinued this perfume.!!!

Boucheron Jaipur emerges as a timeless olfactory reminiscence, crafted in 1994 for the prestigious French jewelery house of Boucheron. This masterpiece is a harmonious fusion of Sophia Grojsman's enchanting artistry and Jean-Pierre Mary's exceptional talent. Infused with an enchanting medley of fruity and floral essences, Boucheron Jaipur weaves a fragrant tapestry that lingers delicately on our senses. Its oriental essence, accentuated by the allure of Sandalwood, amber, and vanilla base notes, resonates with its evocative name, conjuring visions of exotic allure and timeless elegance.

This is the perfect mature fruity floral for women tired of the cotton candy, berries and pink pepper fluff flooding the market these days. The soft suede of apricot dominates and remains the star top to bottom. It is cushioned by the powdery iris but the floral center works only as a supporting cast, never stealing the spotlight from the delicate apricot diva. It exudes femininity not brashly or loudly but with a soft come-closer mystique I find heavenly. Bravo and Encore! Update: Discontinued?? Are they mad?

A sad day-year(s), when all those magnificent '90s perfumes were discontinued, with the newer versions smelling nothing like the beloved originals:- Jaipur Sun moon & stars Gucci Rush 2 Miss Balmain Khadine Stella etc etc Am I the only one who went into mourning when these were discontinued or re-branded as unwearable new fragrances? Desperately looking for a beautiful scent that doesn't drive me insane after an hour's usage - anyone knows of a pretty, non-bank breaking fragrance?

Gorgeous powdered tart yellow fruit with a complex flower heart and a hint of vanilla cookie drydown. Obviously, Sophia Grojsman know her way around fruit (Champagne, Calyx, Tresor, 100% Love) - one of the best "not your average" floral-fruity scents come from her. It is not very sweet, which makes it very sophisticated. I can't really see the connection with India, I rather imagine a cozy bakery cafe somewhere in Montmartre, Paris. A very upscale and posh bakery, though. :-)

I found it today on a free market.the bottle is decadent and oriental peace of art.I sprayed two times and fest tears in my eyes.I cryed for the old times.jaipur takes you in its gentle arms and gives you consolation and love.Yes it is first,forbidden and forgotten love.I love fresia and this flower is so rade in parfumes.Jaipur is original and precious jewel. Good that it is discontinued.who wants it,has to travel to Jaipur India,or has to dream with eyes wine open.

This a timeless jewel, elegant and classy. At first, a blend od flowers and fruit can be smelled. The fragrance is good to be worn any season of the year: intoxicating in summer and intensely flowery in winter, even when it's very outstanding in summer nights. The elixir is meant to be worn by selfconfident women, and it's one of my favorite perfumes that I love to smell and let myself go in that pleasurable journey, drowned in its essence.

I have both the edp and the edt and I don't really see the difference besides the edp lasts a little longer. Both are extremely unique and nice and although I have quite a big collection of perfumes, this is very different. I love love love it! It's sweet but does not smell like alcohol, not nauseating like Alien ( which I hate ). It is simply very elegant and high class to me.

Overall, it’s a fragrance that moves from radiant fruit to floral opulence and finally into a smooth, enveloping embrace—elegant, comforting, and enduring, like a beautifully worn jewel. Hard to find now but worth the hunt. My signature scent in the 2000’s. A crown jewel by master perfumer Sophia Grojsman Female fragrance Excellent Sillage Long wear ~8 hours

Jaipur is a bowl of peach, apricot, plum and pineapple topped with warm sandalwood, creamy amber and powdery heliotrope. Without exception this fragrance has that undeniable Sophia Grojsman drydown reminiscent of Volupte, Tresor, Lalique, Tentations. It's a mature and beautiful perfume, that in true Boucheron fashion smells richly decadent.

Just got the sample a few days ago...I can't stop smelling my wrist. I simply love the scent. To say this smels of apricot tart is accurate but there is such depth and the sweetness is so subtle. If anyone is hesitating on this scent because they are sick of sweet fruity scents this is nothing of the sort.

GREAT PERFUME! One of the best powdery flowers ever. It's very elegant and "bold" feminine, nothig too much in and nothig missing. This is really a masterpiece, which grows on my skin to fantastique scent. I usually put on colder days, for office, when I want to smell unique and discrete. A must have!