Enrico Coveri Paillettes Classico

Enrico Coveri Paillettes Classico is a fragrance that perfectly embodies the vibrant and slightly retro elegance of the Italian maison. Reformulated and relaunched in 2003, this fragrance detaches itself from the olfactory pyramid of its 1983 ancestor, sumptuous, rich in animalic nuances typical of those times, this perfume is a tribute to the woman who loves to stand out with class, without giving up a touch of "sparkle". Sequins Classico belongs to the Floral Chypre group, a family known for the contrast between the freshness of citrus fruits, the sweetness of flowers and the earthy depth of musk and resins. The soul of the fragrance, despite being from 2003, is very reminiscent of the style of the great perfumes of the 80s and 90s. It is a sophisticated and structured fragrance, far from modern sugar waters. It is "bright" thanks to the citrus, but quickly becomes deep and enveloping. The heart is the real protagonist: the Bulgarian Rose blends with the Cloves, creating an almost baroque aura which is then dampened by the cleanliness of the musk and the earthy touch of the patchouli. The dry down evolves with enveloping, creamy notes that recall a luxurious bar of soap. It has moderate projection and good persistence. It is a perfume that stands out discreetly, ideal for those looking for a distinctive but not intrusive olfactory signature. It is perfect for the woman who loves contemporary classic style. It goes well with formal or evening wear, but its citrus component makes it wearable even during the day, especially in intermediate seasons such as autumn and spring. The name "Paillettes" evokes the idea of light and reflections. It is a perfume that seems to "shine" on the skin before settling in a warm and resinous embrace of myrrh and amber.

recipe according to enrico coveri's site: top; cassis, cilantro, bergamot, mandarin middle; camelias, mimosa, orange blossom, carnation base; patchouli, vetiver, iris, amber I bought mine on ebay as part of a collection of mini bottles, it may be the original, because it doesn't say classico anywhere. I was surprised to see it categorised as a fruity floral, because what I get is a strong smell of joss sticks. I like it, it's not pure joss stick, there's a sophisticated floral in there too. I thought it might be a chypre. On buying a large bottle, I've realised my mini bottle smells just the same but without the grapefruity scent at the beginning. I would guess the citrus has broken down over time. I still like it, but the initial blast of what smells like grapefruit to me, does remind me of an aftershave. I like it when it's calmed down a bit. I think I wouldn't have bought this had I tested it in a shop. I would have dismissed it immediately based on that top note.

This was a great find. There is definitely a similarity with Juliette has a gun Oil Fiction. This is brighter and not quite so heavy. I think there is jasmine present along with tuberose. The cassia and cilantro are quite strong in this. There is also something fruity going on in the background which I guess is the mandarin. The base definitely has amber present. It has a good silage and hangs around for many hours. There is something very 80s about it but if you don't spray too much you should be fine

Testing a vintage mini. I thought it was a man ́s cologne as it came in a lot and I was looking at it for all one year on my husbands cologne tray and then I am like what is this and WOW what a perfume. Really a lovely one. If you want something that defines the 80s in a light scent you may like this one. Great name too. Really recommend this one. Always buy vintage and many times if you can get full minis, they seem in good condition.

I'm wearing this perfume most days now. It's funny that enrico coveri's site doesn't mention jasmine, because it smells very strongly of jasmine grandiflorum oil when I've been wearing it for some hours. I've changed my like to love, in part because it smells like my grandma who died last year, (she didn't wear paillettes, but she did burn joss sticks, and she may have worn jasmine) and I love the floral mixture of this scent.