Aimez - Moi

I can't help but love this perfume, it is the perfume in which I met my husband, and in which I married him a year later. It is the perfume that they confused a little in the new reformulation and that's because they sweetened it and it wasn't the case. It's true that the name leads you to the idea of love, but it is the love of a strong woman for her partner, not of an ordinary woman, is sincere and uninteresting love, it is the passionate love in the shadows but dignified in public, it is the love of soul mates, not a rule of society to marry. It was perfect as it was, slightly sober but enveloping, fine, elegant, a fragrance that freezes and enclosures at the same time.That smell is a mentholated, spicy floral. Quite uniformly, the menthol floral base is a concrete one but during the evolution a spiciness appears, in different quantities, towards the end it feels a note of wet forest.Wonderfull perfume, I even wear it in the new version but unfortunately my husband can't stand the idea of wearing it out of his presence, it seems to him a perfume that it mean to wear only for him If I think about it, it's the only thing that ever aroused my husband's jealousy sooo I can't wear it, for the emotional good of my love, as much as I would like, but I think all the strong women on the planet should try it at least once in their lives, but be careful that you might insert it in some special moments and later your partner will have the same feelings as mine and you won't enjoy it so often either 🙃. It is not entirely an office perfume, but neither one like Cinnabar Estée meant for seduction it's a hybrid, a strong woman cold scent but with something that say: your mine come to me, it's like a love spell which is triggered only by the person who makes your heart beat like a runaway horse.

A fragrance fit for the Fairy queen herself. This is such a jewel of a perfume. It is a diamond in the rough. The smell is sparkly and bright. It goes through a continuous evolution for hours and hours of wear, constantly evolving into a different variation of the same notes...amazing. A Violet, Anise, Mint & Cardamom flavored gourmet confection. I get lots of slightly sweet and candy like violets. Anise and Mint make this as sparkly as diamond dust. Amber, Cardamom, Heliotrope and Tonka in the drydown sweeten this tea time dessert up. It is the most refreshing sweet smell I have ever smelled, yet it is not citrus-y, nor is it like powdery, or soapy. It truly makes me feel like I am covered in jewels and diamonds. It is so refreshing, juicy, and sensually edible. It dries down to this Magical, Enchanting scent of amber and heliotrope, all the while the anise, mint and violet are peaking through, and it constantly feels like you are smelling a new scent. I swear every hour or so, I say to myself "what IS that beautiful smell?" and realize...that it is Moi, evolving yet again. Truly Magical Summer night and Spring day scent. This is mysterious, but not in a domineering or intimidating way; it is an inviting mystery, like a hidden secret garden. You get whiffs of it every time there is a light breeze, and every time it is just DELICIOUS. I will always keep this one around for as long as I can.

My bottle does not match the image above. I bought a vintage Aimez-Moi off eBay and my immediate regret is that I didn’t buy a larger size. Several months ago I read a “best of” anise article here on Fragrantica. I read John Biebel’s summary and my interest was piqued. I approached with caution (because John had led me astray in the past) but the price was within my give-it-a-shot range: $30 for one ounce. Anyway, it has taken me a few wearings to figure it out. Anise and mint are a part of the structure, but there’s a creaminess present that pulls Amiez-Moi into an amber direction. There’s so many contrasts in this composition that it feels daring even by todays standards: a wide range of florals mixed with fruit sitting on a layer of musk and vanilla. It’s aromatic, gourmand, and a fruity floral scent all in one perfume. This complicated recipe is not usually my thing. I’ve been wearing this beauty in warm weather and I can’t wait for the temps to lower as we approach Fall. It’s the perfect perfume to cozy up with a warm beverage next to a fireplace. I think this is an acquired taste, but if you get a chance to sample don’t pass it up. Or, take a chance on a vintage sealed bottle like I did (I have no idea if the newer version is good).

A beautiful violet, unveiling a spiciness I attribute to the anise, and given a refreshing lift by the mint. Mine is a splash on in the bottle pictured above. I like it more than Caron's other big violet, Violette Precieuse, which has leans slightly vegetal on my skin. I have never sampled Apres l'Ondee so I can't compare, but AlO has often been described as melancholic and Aimez Moi is joyful. There is a similarity to Lolita Lempicka due to the anise, but this is more delicate. The Caron catalog is so vast that I hesitate to say that I find it boring and underwhelming, because there are so many classics I have never experienced, but based on what I own, this one ranks among my favorites. It is also one of my favorite violets period. It has a subtle but noticeable projection, and though I can see it being easily worn in the springtime, it is deep enough that I think it can be worn in any season. All in all, a successful blind buy. I have no idea how the reformulation compares, but given Caron's disastrous handling of many of their classic reformulations, I would suggest seeking out the older version. Bonus points for the bottle! EDIT - Put some in an atomizer and sprayed on lavishly!! I am in violet heaven!!

If anyone is familiar with Anis de Flavigny violet-flavored pastilles, coated with the delicate flavor of violet with an anise center, the opening here is its olfactory equivalent (agreeing with smellylorenny's observation). Soon thereafter, there is a sheer current of mint leaves, not dissimilar to that of the beautiful Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee, that contrasts with the peachy-powdered vanillic amber core, allowing a good amount of "levitation" and sillage to Aimez-Moi. Also contributing to this lift is a camphorous, warm cardamom that melds famously into this sweeter, resinous base. The resulting effect is a kaleidoscope, slowly rotating so that it isn't dizzying, just mesmerizing. The elements play this delightful game of 'round robin' through the heart, with moments where changing hands reveal interesting contrasts. I love fragrances that are capable of this: monolithic fragrances can be lovely too, but ones with choreography can captivate throughout their development. Dominique Ropion seems to have a knack for this, and Aimez-Moi wouldn't have been out of place as an early Frederic Malle release in the turn of the 21st century.

This is one gal that is hard to get to know. At first I found her way to stuffy. (Thats the problem I have with coco) She is very reserved and unfriendly. But, I have been going back to my sample here and there, and the last two times I am slowly getting to know her better, my inital hate has went to a like. I love the very beginning the most, I wish that part lasted longer. I get a rush of spice...a nice equal mix of cardamom and anise. I get the violet, but it is very light to me,as the spice is very dominate to my nose. A little later, the violet comes forward a bit more, the woods and fruit settle in, mingle with the spices, and stays that way for a good 6-8 hours. I never got as much mint as I would have liked, a bit in the beginning, giving a wonderful freshness (would have loved it to last longer) But overall, Aimez Moi is really growing on me. She is no Insolence, but very beautiful once you get to know her. Powder n' spice, and everything nice. Update...LOVE this! I understand the beauty and full spectrum rainbow of notes in this perfume and we are best friends... Unique classic!

I've been looking for a violet scent for a while. I have a decant of this that I ordered from a website. And I think I've found my scent! What I like about it is that the other notes keep the violet from being overpowering. When I read that this was a Ropion creation, I was kind of surprised that I liked it so much. I often find his fragrances to be too sweet for my taste. But not this one! It reminds me of something, but I haven't been able to figure out what. All of that said, I don't think this is one I'd wear in the hottest part of the summer where I live. I think it might be overwhelming for me in really hot, humid weather. But in the spring, fall, and winter, bring it on! One other note...this is Caron, so of course it's expensive. I'm considering buying a miniature on eBay, or possibly getting a bigger decant. I'd love to get a full bottle, but the smallest one is 30 ml for 150 euros, and shipping is 60 euros. At current exchange rates, that's $237.90!! Way, way, WAY out of my price range.

Aimez Moi is what Insolence dreams about being once it is released from the asylum! Indeed Aimez Moi is a very, very sweet, gourmand variety of violet with a strong anise flavour in the background. Violet flavoured liquoice. I found myself in the unaccountable position of desiring to cannibalise my own limbs! It is the opening and heart which is most addictive. They are very sweet but never overwhelming and I find them balanced quite nicely with floral elements, anise and the freshness of mint working in the background. The woody drydown however turns anemic and bitter on my skin, which is so very disappointing. Of course, I have the new EDT version in the cystic noduled bottle and I am unsure if the naf domed bottle holds a different flavour of treasure? In the interim, I will simply need to 'refresh' my candy cravings with a renewed spray whenever the lame woody drydown becomes too disheartening.

I have smelled a fair share of violet scents, and while not a fan of anise I thought I had some idea of what to expect when I first opened my vintage splash bottle. Yet after a slightly mentholated opening, on me this remains the foil of a freshly opened pack of ladies cigarettes (as noted by one of the editors here, and a reviewer below). Not the tar-filled, heavy “tobacco” note of today, but certainly not something I understand. I keep hoping the violet will reveal itself! Ended up with a large vintage flacon anyway because there’s something energetic that pulls me back - “love me!” it commands. It feels like more of an old soul than a 21st century creation. A safe blind buy only for the intrepid. Sillage and longevity of the vintage edition: strong and lasting enough for me. (noting the most recent reviews, I wonder if the current formulation is a tamer, more violet-y version....)

Aimez Moi is a most unusual scent. On me, the mint is VERY strong from beginning through the drydown. Mint mixed with the liquorice flavor of star anise, and soft spices gives this frag a sweet aspect. It ranges from a fresh minty opening blast to a not too sweet tasty candy heart that doesn't last long on my skin. Then the drydown envelopes mint with softly blended incense spices. There are violets, but on my skin this is not a flowery floral scent at all. It's more minty, fresh, softly spiced and dry. I've never tried anything like Aimez Moi before. The long lasting drydown reminds me of spicy mint chai tea....emphasis on MINT. Aimez Moi lasts a good 12 hours on my skin, and wears close to skin after the first 10 minutes. I'll use Aimez Moi when I feel like wearing something "very very different." People of all ages who like truly unique fragrances, would enjoy wearing Aimez Moi.

It is lovely! A really feminine fragrance, revealing an interplay between violets and anise, on the verge of becoming gourmand, but the final feeling is more floral wood. I cannot discern the stated bergamot, maybe just a little at the end of the whiff's tail, adding to the complexity of the composition. On me, and to my liking, the violets are a bit more prominent, rendering it sweet, dry and feminine, and the shy wood deepens it, contributing to a soft and yet mysterious dry down- but still very pretty! It smells indeed like Apres L'Ondee, which I also adore, but Aimez moi is darker and woodier, less fragile, with more persistent sillage, whereas ALO captivates with its ethereal pastel watercolours. It means love me, and I love it not just because it says so, but because it smells so! (EDT review)

There is a certain perfect balance in this scent. It could easily have been too girly and sweet or too powdery and mature, but it ends up being neither of these. It is at once candy-like and medicinal, yet never overbearing. The sweetness is attenuated with some bitter masculine notes to give it a kind of unexpected depth. At the same time, the fragrance never feels overly complex - it is very focused and balanced. I can't imagine these notes being interpreted in a better way. EDIT: And, while wearing (vintage) L'Heure Bleue, suddenly this fragrance's inspiration becomes apparent. It offers a modern, non-perfumey interpretation of this amazing classic confectionary fragrance. Violet pastilles, licorice, marzipan, and spice drops set your mouth watering.

oh Aimez-moi, comme je vous aime :-) This is a fragrance that would have made an iconic 70s-80s power b-b-b-bomb (apologies, have seen too many times Flying High). Guess what: I cannot stand the taste of anise (except in fennel) as I cannot stand the taste of mint, or ginger, or licorice. And there you go: I do love this one, so go figure. Indeed add the violet, the iris, the amber, the vanilla, the peach, the jasmine: what a grand combo! If the former notes put you off but are interested how they miraculously mix in with the latter, do still give it a sniff or three and see if it does the same for you. Because yeah, I was confused when it came out and I am still confused now. But ooooh boy, do I continue to love this.

This is an amazing perfume. It was on my wish list, and when I see it on the shelf I immediately bought it without testing..While I was waiting in the line to pay, sprayed a little and WOW, although I was sure that I would love it, but this much, I did not expect. Some fragranticans created an idiom as "love at first sniff", YES this is it for me..opens as a blast of creamy anise/liquorice combo, a little sweet (but not girly), I get some spices at the beginning but fades away quickly, then it is creamy violets all through. Very warm and young (but not girly, again), a little powdery..Longevity is sooo good, like all day long, and sillage is 7-8 out of 10. Makes me happy and I feel like I can never get enough of it :)

Aimez-Moi has always reminded me of Amelie: sweet, french, all innocent and fragile, yet full of dreams and energy. The opening is scathingly sweet, like a whiplash, yet oddly refreshing. Then I get the impression of (violet?) gummy bears for a while. Once that impression goes away, I'm left with a creamy, woody, powdery, intensely violet heart that just fades away slowly with time. The sweetness hangs over the composition throughout but it's not as tooth-achingly sweet as in the first hour. Despite the woods, spices and sweets, this feels clean and cooling. The lasting power is also really good, I can always smell the last whispers of it at the next shower.

Like others, the opening is the very best part of this scent. A touch of anise drowned in violets, peaches, rose, and touched with cardamom. As it dries the mint comes forward with the violet which gives a bit of a toothpaste vibe if you smell too close, but a very nice violet floral cloud at an arms length. About an hour later that too dies back leaving a sweet better than skin violet-musk dry down scent. At this point it makes me think of the smell of a person leaving the bathroom freshly washed, lotioned, and brushed and wrapped in a fluffy towel in a soothing low lit white hotel room..

Though it has a lot of other florals in it, Aimez Moi is my all-time favorite violet perfume. This is so stunningly beautiful and a real treat to wear. The anise, mint and cardamon add the most wonderful aromatic coolness that lifts the violets and accentuates their beauty without overshadowing them while the iris adds a slight powdery dryness. No excessive fruitiness. No tooth achingly sweet notes. No heavy earthy or woody notes. Just a cool, dry, airy violet, that smells wonderful on this hot day. Aimez - Moi means Love Me, and I certainly do love this beautiful perfume!

The Anise notes in this perfume are just fabulous!! mixed with soft notes of violets and mint, making a perfect combination to create a soft and elegant fragrance. Aimez Moi can be the girlfriend of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin both two work so well the violet and anise. This fragrance is a sweet and not so strong scent (like others Oriental floral), with a beautiful combination of Violet, Anise(Dominant note),and Mint. Aimez Moi dry down is divine! I highly recommend this unusual and beauty scent.

An interesting scent..opening is tart Jolly Rancher apple violet hard candy. Sillage is a shy violet, and it only lasts a few hours. I find it more interesting than violette-menthe by JCB.....probably because Caron fragrances typically consist of several chapters; rarely are they a short story. This review is for a recent EDT. I would love to smell the pure parfum or it's predecessor, N'aimez que moi. Lovely easy to wear fragrance with some intrigue. Violet lovers MUST try this one.

A gorgeous perfume. Divine violet, iris, cardamon, amber and star anise. A lovely delectable delight of a perfume. Beautiful sandalwood, soft smooth amber, vanilla, gorgeous rose, lovely mint, bergamot; all sorts of divine aromas. Says around for hours and hours, and never fades!!! It's my husband's favourite. Very romantic fragrance, and everywhere I go I get swooned over! People stop me in the street, and shops, to ask what I'm wearing. It's heavenly!! Gorgeous!!!!!