Fame

So well-balanced and absolutely gorgeous! Jasmine and gardenia are the stars here on my skin, but there are green, earthy, and animalic elements that help to balance the heady white floral elements. I especially enjoy the interpretation of honey & beeswax here, which never lean too sweet. I’m reminded of Estee by Estée Lauder (which I adore), although this is definitely better suited for evening or special occasions. It’s definitely vintage, but none of the more intimidating elements are overbearing here so it’s definitely worth checking out in my opinion even if vintage florals can be hit or miss for you. I’ve been wearing the oily, inky green-black dregs of what seems to be a quite old vintage mini, but I get all of the notes intact. I can only imagine how beautiful the opening would be in spray form! I will definitely be repurchasing when I use mine up.

I’ve worn this beauty for decades. As a rule I don’ t gravitate to floral fragrances, so that says a lot. Only natural and ‘rogue’ ingredients (which have since become verboten) were used - and they were top quality. I have five bottles of this memorable masterpiece and they haven’t turned. A testimony to quality. Boucheron’s Quatre Intense reminds me of two of my favorite fragrances, Rochas Byzance and Fame de Corday. Each of these vintage fragrances peek in and out alternatively, like sweet ghosts.

Loved it in high school, 50 years ago; then moved on to Chantilly Lace, Tigress, Emeraude, and Canoe (daring!). My 100 or so iconic or magnificent fragrances live in a dark cool closet, but I wanted to wear this luscious scent again for my HS reunion. I was lucky enough to find a still sealed bottle of the parfum, now winging its way to me; crossing my fingers that it hasn't turned.

Aldehydic civet sweet jasmine. Not tuberose. The same kind of jasmine in Joy, but warmer, dirtier, sweeter. It smells both simple and very deep and round. Strong and lasts forever.

Absolutely adore the sweet honey note mixed with everything else. It’s a masterpiece. I’m addicted. It feels mature but not incredibly old fashioned, if that makes sense.