Sable Gris

Extremely risky but also extremely successful blind buy - I don't recommend anyone else doing the same, it was just more efficient and cheaper for me to get a bottle where I live rather than getting a collection of samples. The notes really don't give you a good picture of what this smells like, IMHO. I can't pick out anything specifically, except the smoothness from the sandalwood mixed with the gentle musk and spices. But even that mix that I can detect is pretty well blended. It reminds me of Blanche Bete, I'm not saying they smell the same, I'm saying they share the same vibe. They are both extremely smooth and gentle. Blanche Bete is like a more milky floral cousin, and Sable Gris is the more mature and grown up cousin - but both smell amazing when you hug them. It's amazing, I don't really know how to explain it, it just smells like "me." I think that's also why I think of Blanche Bete because I had the same experience. They both remind me of what my skin smells like by itself. Thank you, Maria Collett!!! Among the only honest fragrance reviewers (also respect for Clemence (Clemence CC Fragrance), Noura (My Way) and Arlene (Delicious Delights) (at least I think it's Arlene 😭 I can never tell if she says "it's me Arlene" or "it's Miarlene" and it's just a name I haven't heard of)

A perfect fall scent that is incredibly complex and sophisticated. I have tried multiple fragrances with similar notes, because I personally love cardamom, musk, and oakmoss in a scent. However, every other cardamom fragrance I have tried leans heavily on sweet rather than its natural spiciness. You can really tell that EPC puts a lot of thought into the creation of their fragrances. I spent a year looking for a similar fragrance because it is WAY overpriced for their biggest bottle (50ml), but ended up repurchasing because nothing compares to it.

I definitely get a salty, marine, vibe from this but overwhelmingly, this smells like warm spices, and I’m a big fan of both scent profiles. I still think this is a spring-summer, early fall kind of scent because it does evoke salty shore to me. Maybe a walk down the beach with a cardamom tea. I love the complexity here. It’s a unique and beautiful fragrance.

To me, it's a warm musky santal fragrance with a little oakmoss and ambergris. The ambroxan isn't in your face, but still there. No saltiness for me in this scent, as well as other spices, nor can I smell vetiver or leather. But I like it. It's a comforting perfume to me.

when i hear the word “spicy” i get a little intimidated, but this is a smooth, approachable, subtly alluring scent. i really, really like this & can’t wait to wear it more throughout fall/winter