Acaciosa Parfum

**UPDATED/REVISED/EDITED REVIEW JULY 2016 replaces previous random jumble of thoughts!** It is a little confusing for me, that the listings for Caron Acaciosa in the database here show this as "Acaciosa parfum", and a separate entry for "Acaciosa". Yet the fountain/urn pictured above for the "Acaciosa" entry, shows the fountain from which the parfums/extraits are decanted in the Caron boutiques. I had therefore posted my comment initially on the "Acaciosa Parfum" page, as the version I tried is the current parfum, however as it isn't totally clear, and as the "acaciosa" page has clearly seen more traffic, I thought I would add my comment there also, and edit this post to contain more detail. . But to clarify, the sample I tested was a current, 2015 batch of the parfum extrait. Acaciosa is now only available in pure parfum, but it is still in production and available from the Caron boutique in Paris (& presumably NY boutique too, but not online). Oh, and unsure why I have seen people are saying it costs £2000!! It really doesn't, it costs somewhere in the region of £125 for a 20ml pure parfum through to ~ £300 for 100ml pure parfum I think. Not exact figures but roughly. Exchange rates, inflation and fallible memory may all have an effect on accuracy! But definitely not two grand! My comment from other Acaciosa page, slightly modified: This is absolutely beautiful, a divine creation from Caron. It doesn't knock my favourite Caron scent - French Cancan - off it's perch, but it does come close trying! I know this isn't a proper full and detailed review, I will try to come and write one soon when I have more energy. But a couple of thoughts I wished to share about this lovely scent; Firstly, I have seen this compared several times to Jean Patou Joy, with various reviewers on different parts of the internet citing a similarity with Joy. Sadly this put me off trying Acaciosa for a long time because I utterly despise Joy (the perfume, not the emotion). I know it obviously works for a great many people because of the popularity and reputation. And please note this is just /my/ opinion from /my/ experience, but for me Joy is anything but Joyous, smelling like some kind of super indolic ripe manure pile. Yes really, it is kind of like being punched by someone with a fist full of manure and then spraying you in the face with floral disinfectant (an experience we've all had at some point, right?). You could say it wasn't for me! But anyway, the comparisons I had seen from such reviews made me think this Caron would be similarly indolic and dirty and loud and (for me) unpleasant. Therefore, despite distractedly thinking the notes sounded nice I made no attempts to get my hands on Acaciosa. I am so glad though that a sample ended up coming my way last year. I was a little anxious before testing, but eventually took the plunge to try this, and thank goodness because Acaciosa is divine! Creamy, rich, floral, slightly sweet (NOT in the modern way of sweet!) and a lingering powdery spice or spicy powder. The pineapple is detectable when you know to look for it, but is not sickly sweet or over prominent, instead it just lends Acaciosa a slightly summery upbeat nuance. Kind of in a joyful way, ironically! In the opening there is something that smells like tuberose, with a slight camphor or mentholated hint to it, which just adds to the intrigue. As with most Caron scents, well the ones I have tried anyway (which do not include the recent reformulations of the "la selection" scents) the notes are blended so skillfully, so beautifully and so competently that it becomes extremely difficult to pick out individual notes. Instead it seems to become more than the sum of its parts, everything works together so harmoniously, there are no jarring notes or accords, nothing dischordant from start to end. Oh, it is so beautiful! Incredibly feminine and elegant, Acaciosa makes me think of summer, holidays, bronze sun-drenched skin, the shape of a womans leg beneath crisp white linen dress, and a wide brimmed hat over sand and salt tousled hair, sitting on canvas upholstered outdoor furniture, watching the sun set orange, rose, lilac, coral, magenta, violet and maroon, mirrored in calm indigo waters and set against a darkening blue green sky. I urge you all to try this beautiful smooth, rich, deep, happy creation. It is wonderful, and perfect for the summer months. Longevity is phenomenal, lasting a good 24 hours on skin and hair, even longer on clothes, and it projects beautifully too, leaving a distinctive scent trail behind you. Review based upon current Acaciosa pure parfum, 2015 batch from Paris.

I am addicted to the acidic, pungent, wet ripeness of Acaciosa Parfum. It may feel to some who dare to encounter it that it takes no prisoners, but I am willing recipient of its audacious advances. The reason why I love it is it has a jasmine that is for jasmine lovers ONLY. It's no meek hedione whisper of white petals. It's jasmine as a sex object. A pineapple is what imparts that acidity, a soaked and sweet, penetrating intoxication, upside-down case sticky, almost fermented, but sublime. That velvet-boudoir-gone-mad Caron rose is here, too, but with a more thorny attitude. Lest I forget, the ylang-ylang here is as heady, humid and coagulated as I've ever smelled it in perfume. Many say that Acaciosa is a misnomer, but my nose discerns a cassie flower from within steamy floral balm, a honeyed-pollen-weedy-violet presence. It could just be my nose playing tricks on me, as it's known to do now and then, but maybe I am right? Any GC/MS action out there, people? The dry down has sandalwood and suggestions of clove-pink: more classic Caron, and it feels so good, so right. The ecstatic blasts of its opening and its lush heart gives way to a creamy, warm base, like a dessert in the age of a charlotte russe rather than today's Crumbl cookie idea of dessert in perfume. Every second of it is heaven.

My favorite perfume. I have both vintage and current blends and they are pretty darn close. Just a tiny bit goes a long way. 5his is a fragtance that makes people notice, withouy knocking them down. It is definately a classic scent.

My favorite perfume. I have both vintage and current blends and they are pretty darn close. Just a tiny bit goes a long way. 5his is a fragtance that makes people notice, withouy knocking them down. It is definately a classic scent.

Got a sample of eau de parfum from Caron-Paris.Not sure what to think about this fragrance!After a while, all I can detect on my skin is ylang-ylang and lots of it too.And also a hint of musk. I am glad I've tried it, but I don't think is working magic on me.Still so impressive:-)