Christian Lacroix

Wow! I now understand and concur with the rave reviews for this wonderfully feminine, exquisitely blended, and classy beauty! CL is a clean, ever-so-gently sweet and a little spicey, floral. Nothing here screeches or screams for attention. No sharp edges at all! The notes are so well blended that CL simply wraps its wearer in a gentle shroud of fragrance that wafts and trails with every movement. The opening reminded me a bit of Alaia, by Azzedine Alaia. But, then CL hits her stride. She conjures images of a tropical flower garden at dusk with humid breezes wafting through. Warmed from the day's sunshine and graciously bestowing her fragrance. I was able to find a 5ml mini "seashell" for a reasonable price. The hunt is now on for a larger size, as I must have this for the coming spring and summer. Update: I reached for this beauty on a mid-June day filled with sunshine and temps in the high 80's. To my surprise and delight, Ylang Ylang seized the spotlight with her tropically creamy and banana like warmth. With all other notes smoothing, blending and bolstering each other in perfect harmony. *Chef's kiss*

You can definitely tell this is a Sophia Grojsman creation! If this perfume wasn't discontinued I am sure it would be quite popular. With my skin chemistry, not many perfumes work well with me. upon first spray, there is a soft creamy fruit that envoples into a cross of floral and woody fruit. There was is a slight peppery note in the beginning but it's so very subtle. I can also detect a green note coupled with hyacinth. Once it begins to settle to the heart notes there really isn't much of a change. The base is where is softens and becomes an amber, incense, and peach. It is very calming and quite beautiful. My husband absolutely hates it which means is a wonderful perfume (he hated Lancôme-Belle, Opium, Flowerbomb, just to name a few). How I wish this was still in production because this would becoming my signature daytime fragrance. I was lucky enough to find an used 4.2 bottle at an antique market from a perfume dealer. This perfume was never cloying, never caused a headache, and I received many compliments. This is one to definitely have in your collection!

I don't wear my Christian Lacroix very often, but I always enjoy it when I do. If it wasn't discontinued,I would wear it more often as this is one of my favorite Sophia Grojsman creations. This bright,light, airy, powdery confection always makes me feel like I'm surrounded by billowing chiffon trails of floral bliss. This is such a refined feminine fragrance, it makes me want to live up to the image it evokes. I'm finding that I really enjoy scents that contain Tarragon. It seems to make the fragrances more interesting. I love it's perfumey aroma and flavor when I cook with it, but never dreamed that I'd enjoy wearing it. This scent is both balmy and woody and the spices give it a very nice complexity. The delightful sillage on this gem is generally moderate to slightly weighty on me and the scent lasts 10+ hours. If you enjoy floral fragrances with bright character,and come across this increasingly hard to find fragrance, give it a try!

unbelievably pleasant, totally seductive... sweet, feminine, still very gentle, embracing you with its warmth. i wore it on a hot day and it was in no way heavy or nauseating, and i should know - since i'm always prone to migraines and have a special sensitivity to smells. i feel like i could wear this forever! i'm not sure what notes are there, i guess freesia and carnations, but all in all a very subtle blend that lives on its own, doesnt make u point the finger to anything in particular. the seashell glass with air bubbles inside is itself a bless! i gotta buy more of this uplifting beauty.

What a spectacular concoction, in a stunning bottle too, at that. One of the most difficult ones to describe. An amazing blend of spices and florals, and still it brings along breezy marine connotations. Not in a bland aquatic way, but a complex interaction between pines and peach trees on the shore, and foam of the waves, and expensive sun screen cream. I love also how the tarragon and carnation and freesia play perfect hide and seek with the other elements. Apologies for lack of clarity on such a complex and sophisticated blend that totally works wonders. This is an absolute gem. Love it!