Jules

I may weep writing this. I sold all my Jules and I've never made a bigger mistake. I wore it so rarely, I could never find the occasion for something so precious. Then no sooner had I sold my bottles - save for a couple of atomisers I filled - than the first time I wore it in months, the girl of my dreams, stopped dead in her tracks upon greeting me and said, "Wow!!! you smell greeeat!!". Now she tells me... Why? Because despite the nay-sayers and doubters, this is one of the few truly unique scents ever made. Look at all those reviews yet no-one can think of anything it smells like except its modern copy. There's nothing else like it. If only there were. It's so green and dirty and damn sassy... and complex and challenging and questioning. And something more - it's one of only a tiny handful of fragrances that can make the wearer feel truly, truly special. For me 80s or early 90s Kouros has that. For you it may be M7 - we all have one or two. And Jules has that. That incredible other-worldly magic, when you know you're wearing a masterpiece, something nobody else is wearing - but everyone wishes they were. I was feeling poor, feeling I needed to clear the cupboard... like a girlfriend you never get over, I feel I'll miss it forever. (Until I win the lottery anyway... )

Takes me back to the 70’s and 80’s. Well in theory. Strong projection and evolves rather nicely. Though I think it could be dated, but good to have around. I will have to meditate on this one. Glad I found this one. Though, I picture myself wearing this grooving to the disco beat. Noticed a couple posts about wearing for an outdoors scent. I agree, also on those cold days. Definitely would keep you company and protected. It would keep up the stamina and courage on a cold, grey day. Noticed on the dry-down an ashy cigarette 70’s vibe. Might just be the oakmoss mixing with other aromatics. It a nice tobacco ash. Comforting, pleasant and fresh. Been wearing it now...love it! Growing on me. Keeps my alertness, comfort, creativity at an optimum performance. Masterpiece. I feel the oakmoss, basil, florals and woods create a beautiful aura that projects protection and transcendace especially in the colder months. Sometimes I’m all about performance and functionality, especially now in the doldrums of the Winter months when you need that extra lift. Holy basil and moss with everything really shine. Love it! Really amped. Probably the caraway, artemisia, carnation, fir, cedar and distantly rose playing a supporting role.

Last Saturday, I finally got my 100 ml. bottle of vintage Jules after a long wait--it's a tester made in the late 90s (the ribbed bottle), and it has no box. As an owner of two miniatures of Jules made in the 80s, I was very impressed when I sprayed my newer juice on my wrist--it smells stronger, fresher, and much creamier. The animalic notes are also less pungent...and I especially loved the pepper note in this late 90s version! I also noticed that this formula lasts longer on skin, which is due to the fact that it comes in a spray bottle, causing the perfume to be preserved much better (unlike perfumes that come in splash flacons). What can I say? Jules has always been really lovely, appealing, and full of class; it certainly screams 80s. I actually like the 90s formula better than the original blend made during the previous decade. Again, it would be fantastic if Dior parfums decided to distribute this in the Americas so that many more customers had the chance to, at least, try it and realized why classic fragrances like this perfume created by Jean Martel 38 years ago become legends and get chosen by, even, some younger perfume addicts. I'm happy to have old Jules in my collection!

I manage to buy only the one bottle, in ... Andorra. That ́s right, ANDORRA. Never saw it again, not in the States or Europe. They sell online (Dior) This is a absolute winner, 80 ́s class in a bottle, smells like old money, mature, strong, like being in New York during winter, smoking a cigar in one of those exclusive clubs. Great projection and longevity!! Pure and utter class. The 80 ́s... Antaeus, Sung Homme, Salvador Dali Pour Homme, Kouros, Jules, Fahrenheit, Drakkar Noir, Obsession, Giorgio Beverly Hills, Cool Water, Jazz, Eternity, etc, etc, etc (not mention all behind: Aramis, Polo Ralph Lauren, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme...). GODDAMN!!!!!!!! What a rush, those were the days. Today is all dog crap, watered and weak scents, flankers, flankers and more flankers, no powerhouses, no classics for the ages, nothing!! 100 years from now, they will have Kouros, Anteaus, Aramis, Jules or Fahrenheit, not this shit they sell today.

I've not tried the new reformulated Jules (why is it so expensive?) and my memories of the original have faded into obscurity so I got my hands on early 90's mini's of both the aftershave and EDT and I have to say they are SUPERB! I have a real penchant for this era, men's stuff and Jules is treating me to everything I love. Addictive, soapy, green leather and perfectly balanced aromats, a suggestion of powdery carnation, moss and twangy musk opening. These are all things you find elsewhere but with Dior there's a certain shine and sparkle to it. The drydown is smooth, clean and powerful, it's a delight and has it's own feel, separated from the Kouros's, Quorum's, Aramis's and Bijan's of the world by a not trying too hard to be too butch. I LOVE IT! Shame the vintage bottles are so pricey but this might have to be added to the list of wants. Lasts, forever and projects very well indeed without being intrusive.