Putain des Palaces

This fragrance was a true love at first sniff, one that didn’t just make me fall for the scent itself, but for Etat Libre d’Orange as a house. It hit me like a punch in the nose, in the best possible way. I can’t stop sniffing my wrist, obsessively chasing it like a scent I want to bathe in, a scent I want to become. And yet, everything you read about it sounds a bit alarming: dirty, obscene, stinky, animalic, wild. But on my skin, it turns into something magical. It opens with a fresh, sparkling brightness -an energetic flash of mandarin wrapped in the soft spiciness of ginger. These two dance together like mischief-makers skipping down a red carpet, only to part gracefully as lily of the valley steps through: a little bitter, but delicate and clean, quietly pulling behind a shy yet clearly defined violet. For the first thirty minutes or so, it hovers in this delicate, almost suspended state. And then—here it is again. The magic. Those fizzy, bright notes begin to soften, slowly evaporate... and suddenly, an explosion of rose arrives, rich and regal. Musk and amber follow, warm and enveloping without ever becoming cloying. And then the talc—giving the scent not just texture, but a kind of physical presence, like something settling, something being tamed. And to close this extraordinary parade: leather. Just enough to ground the composition, the perfect counterbalance to all these fireworks. What’s incredible is how clearly every note can be perceived, yet how seamlessly they come together. On my skin, the overall impression is powdery—elegantly so—like fine talcum powder or expensive radiant face powder. The color that comes to mind is not pure white, but a soft, chalky white with a hint of pink. Cappuccino foam. It’s intense, a little melancholic, romantic and haunting, decadent yet undeniably clean. Like a ray of sunlight filtering through a curtain, illuminating a room where powder and perfume still linger in the air.

this is one of my favorites, perhaps even my no.1 favorite, from their full discovery set. out of them all, it’s the only one i feel i need a full bottle of, so i’ve just ordered one. i need to smell like this on a regular basis. also, the sillage and longevity of this is notably much stronger than the majority of all the others. yayy it is such an immensely sexy fragrance, and it makes me feel sexy when wearing it. you cannot judge this perfume based off of the notes or a half-hearted sniff.. you have to smell it with curiosity and allow it to meld with your skin for some time to uncover the real beauty of it. as many others have said, it is very powdery at first, but because the powder note is based upon rice powder, i find it to be very creamy and soft; not at all cloying. i’m not sure how people are claiming that this smells like sweaty baby wipes lol... upon settling down, the creamy violety powder stays put, and is accompanied by subtle ginger, white flowers and gentle animalics. deep, musky desire. it’s erotically feminine and ever so slightly skanky. it projects strongly for hours, but once it begins to fade it always leaves such a gorgeous skin scent. also, it mixes INCREDIBLY well with leather-centric and truly skanky animalic perfumes; eg. eldo’s clean suede or marlou’s carnicure. hot, sticky leather, a dusty bouquet of lillies, and pulsating, tender skin. somehow, it smells very similiar to opus_1144 by Sorcinelli, which is another deliciously sensual, alluring fragrance. “...fingers that tighten on a leatherette sofa and the palpable presence of raw desire.” - finally, an ELdO fragrance description that actually truly matches with the scent of the fragrance it’s describing!

So in love with this one. The name has nothing to do with the fragrance. This is pure elegance. It has a vintage smell to it. Intense, soft and delicate. For the woman that knows what she wants, when, where, and how she wants it. The opening is much like KATE from the western film Tombstone. The makeup, to the way she dressed, the hair, always by her man, Doc Holliday. I get that vibe. But as it settles it's more like Josie, watch it if you haven't. (It's one of my faves) When she first lays eyes on Wyatt Earp, she asks, "who's that?" They tell her who he is, she then says "I WANT ONE." (that scene, omg!) This perfume defines both of these women. Like the ending scene when Wyatt goes to find her, tells her he will LOVE her the rest of his life. She then tells him "don't worry Wyatt, my family is RICH." Laughing she then asks, "what should we do first?" He says "what you wanted to do the first NIGHT we met, may I have this dance?" ... Yes (she replies) "Then, ROOM SERVICE!" (Wyatt says) And they danced in the snow. This perfume is OLD WEST in the fanciest way. A feminine, intense, warm, powdery (not baby powder) makeup type, lipstick, more violet than rose but not in a prominent way. The amber with orange is the cherry on top to this perfume. A night time cold weather perfume in my opinion. Smells so good. Don't let the name throw you off. This is beautiful. Makeup, western outlaws, lawmen, and room service. Smells like what you would smell like when kissing one of those sophisticated cowboys, cigars, whiskey, & pistols. A mix of both, your scent and his combined. I can't really explain it, it's truly a masterpiece. Has a hint of Canadian Tuxedo DNA to it. Just a tad. BISOUS

Putain des Palaces для меня с первого пшика пахнет дорогой старой косметичкой, той самой, где смешались пудра, помады, тени и сама атмосфера женственности прошлых лет. Сразу слышу пудру, помадность, розу, фиалку, что-то винтажное, телесное и очень уютное. Аромат не кричащий, а будто мягко окутывает и постепенно разливается по коже. Со временем он становится еще нежнее и мягче, появляется ощущение жирной помады, теплой кожи и чего-то очень интимного. В базе у меня возникает образ кожаного дивана или корсета, который лежит в шкафу среди духов, масел и красивых женских вещей. Есть явное ретро-звучание, но оно не старит, а делает аромат более артистичным и необычным. Больше всего этот парфюм ассоциируется у меня с театральной гримеркой: жирная помада, пудра, кожа после сцены, воздух, пропитанный косметикой и чем-то волнующим. Для меня это аромат не про любовь, а именно про романтику, соблазн, поцелуй, телесную близость. Он женственный, сексуальный, интимный, томный, плотский и элегантный. На моей горячей коже держится примерно полдня, затихает медленно, очень томно, красиво переливаясь разными оттенками. Носить его хочется не каждый день, а на особые случаи, чтобы он не приедался и оставался чем-то особенным. Мне кажется, лучше всего он подойдет на весну и лето, на свидание, вечер или моменты, когда хочется почувствовать себя особенно нежной и соблазнительной. Отдаленно напомнил мне Trussardi Donna Rosa и хлопковую мягкость некоторых ароматов Solinotes, но Putain des Palaces звучит намного более телесно, пудрово и театрально. Для меня это аромат нежности, розовости, первой влюбленности и девственности, которая кажется чуть запретной и от этого еще более манящей.

SO French ho fo sho! Have you ever slipped out of a luxury hotel room, in the civil twilight, leaving your secret paramour asleep in the satin sheets? A quick powder, a change of delicate lace panties and brushing off the cocktail dress from the night before. Slipping on your Louboutin - Kate heels and quickly collecting the ample check for your evening transactions, from atop his valise and placing it into your Italian pearl embroidered clutch. You gracefully hasten down the large marble staircase holding the brass banister with your left hand and sliding your large Chanel sunglasses on with your right as you walk out of the hotel doors (sleepy doorman bowing slightly as he opens them for you) as if they are the doors of your own palace, end gracefully bending into the driver seat of your British racing green Jaguar with tan butter leather seats. You just smile to yourself, recalling the nights steamy romance, before starting the engine and driving off into the coming day with a Bryan Ferry classic playing on your stereo? ..... Yes. Errr. Neither have I. But, if I had, this is what I would smell like. As somebody else (I wish I could remember who) so poetically put it “French ho fo sho”. La putain la reine! Love the fantasy