Empreinte (new)

Very good, I never tested the original one, although I had the opportunity and I regret it. I don't know why it looked back in 90-2000 like a house .... Beverly "beach" type, well no, it's very good actually, and his fashion creations have nothing to do with that concept of presentation, even if it doesn't have a true feminist spirit in a whole sense, his creations were certainly modern and aimed at a strong woman, anyway after Red by Giorgio Beverly Hills this perfume was my second shock from an old American house. Aldehyde just like in Red I DON'T FEEL IT which is wonderful. No, if you're afraid of the Chanel 5 vibe it has nothing in common, it's a vertical scent designed for a strong woman. It is a leather, much better than that of Gres because it is better highlighted and more elegant with green notes instead of spicy, I think it really shows that it's not a French perfume with leather, because usually all the French houses that rushed in those times to approach the leather note with feminine perfumes used spicy to around it, in here no. It's a very interesting smell, very empowering, perfect for a business vintage suit especially and more important it's unique, I never feel something to smell like this. Even though it seems like Gres the only thing in common is between is just the leather. It will definitely become a permanent on the perfume table. Mr. Courreges my apologies, I misjudged you

Recently , i have tested this re-launch at the perfume shop ( don't know about the original one , however)i liked it , but felt i was probably too young for it . Then plumblossom sent me a sample of it ( thank you plumblossom !!! ) and i'm wearing it today . After all , it not that "old" smelling and i'm starting to REALLY like it . ( or i'm just getting mature enough to enjoy it :-P ) There's a note in the top ones which is very unpleasant ( really don't know what was that) but it lasts only a few minutes , so it's ok ... then come the Aldehydes , quite intensive , better love them , because they last ! Despite it's an EDP , it doesn't last that long , it's not sillage monster either ( it is a bit heavy , but only at the begining) . It's really an old school fragrance ( the original is from 1970 , duh) , with the combo : aldehydes / oakmoss / animalic contens , same spirit as Magie Noire , Knowing , Pafum de Peau ... Most of the young people would call it "granny" , i'd rather say , old school or classical , at the time when the Aldehydes were queen and synonym of good taste and real lady perfume . For the nostalgic . Really try it before buying , because really not sweety/trendy !

Thomas Wolfe was wrong: You CAN go home again, if Empreinte has lived in your heart as it has mine for so many years. This outstanding fragrance is one of two I once wore all the time, one that has haunted me since it disappeared from the shelves and obtaining it was usually simply out of my reach or opportunity. Some perfumes we like, some we love, and some get "under our skin", just like the old song goes. Empreinte was definitely under my skin. Completely by accident, I recently spied this new version at an online retailer. I remembered Weegee had this on her top favorites shelf, but I also know she has a lot of vintages in her collection, so I asked her in a PM which one she was referring to. Her response was music to my ears, "Order it now"! The rest of what she told me she's written in her review. Weegee tells no lies! This IS truly as FABULOUS as it EVER was! My nose remembers this new release to be exactly the same as it was before. Yes, I *am* shouting, I'm that thrilled! This is one of the truly great ones in my book and I'm so glad it's been brought back to life. My heart sings!

I haven't smelled the vintage version, but what i am smelling right now is excellent. It starts with a sharp burst of greens and citruses, which is quickly softened by the creamy peach. Later the flower heart arises, toned a shade darker with patchouli and mosses on one hand and a tone lighter with melon (ylang-ylang?) on the other hand. This perfume manages to hold a very fine balance between night and day, it is both spicy fresh and yet very sensual. I can definitely smell a faint saddle leather note, like in Gucci 3, i would say this is a floral green chypre cuir. This is the perfume of a woman, that surely knows that a tightly shut jacket creates questions, rather than a decolte, which creates answers. The lasting power could be better, but still, for $35 it is a major steal.

Wow! A stunningly gorgeous fragrance, like nothing on the market today. Utterly unique and original, although it does remind one of Azurée by Estée Lauder because of the strong oak moss and patchouli opening notes. But the fragrances are NOT mutually exclusive. While I adore Azurée, Empreinte is more rosy and has the sparkly bergamot and aldehydes; it's somewhat brighter. While Azurée has the musky vetiver and amber. Both are gorgeous but Empreinte is much more affordable. You could almost say that Empreinte is for the bright morning, Azurée is for the afternoon, and Cabochard is for the evening. These are three sisters with similar DNA but different destinies. I suspect that Azurée has more staying power.