Robe d'Un Soir

Luminous aldehydes, soapy and limpid, begin Robe d'un Soir as it propels the wearer to a soft floral bosom, soft Dove bar lily, pot de crème ylang ylang, green narcissus, nestled in soft yellow grasses and straw. It has almost a rustic elegance, glazed with a light nectar, fresh like springtime. Vetiver and benzoin, accompanied by a far away, sweet woodiness, grace the nose after the floral heart dissipates and leaves a mirage. Robe d'Un Soir will take Jane Eyre over any Harlequin romance novel, sees beauty in taupe shades, prays but belongs to no denomination, and enjoys a glass of Vermouth di Torino every night before bed.

This is my NUMBER ONE Carven! I do not have this bottle, but the exclusives edition. I only know that exclusives one, so I have no comparing information. But it is sheer heaven. Quite sweet, oriental, aldehydes a bit, it's like a bit of everything actually! It somehow reminds me of the vintages Soprani's that seem to combine several groups as well. I think only the best noses in the world can make such balanced perfume, that combine a lot of angles in one fragrance. The Yves rocher and Soprani vintages have such a nose. And Carven with this particular beauty as well.

She passed away on June 8th, 2015 RIP Great Madame Carven. You enchanted our lives thanks to your fragrances all of the XXth century.

Dear Carven owners, may you reissue this scent just for perfume addicts we are....

Reminds me of Crêpe de Chine from F. Millot and SadieBluesLady has properly schooled me that Robe d'Un Soir can't possibly be a chypre. Fair enough. My parfum de toilette is vintage and in good shape. It's not a powerhouse but still smells like a real perfume of quality molecules. A "real perfume" smell that is elegant and a bit distant. The aldehyde has blown off and it's not a dynamic and uplifting scent. The current formulation of L'Air du Temps eau de parfum might be in the ballpark but my vintage Robe d'Un Soir has been aging for decades. And now I want to mention Ma Griffe... Oh, I had better not, since Robe d'Un Soir isn't a chypre. In any event, my Robe d'Un Soir is completely blended and purrs quietly.