Billet Doux

I actually bought this at the Fragonard perfumery and museum in Grasse on a blistering hot day. The museum tour ended in the gift shop and I sprayed Billet Doux and then moved on to try some others. I bought another inexpensive perfume but as I was leaving I found myself overwhelmed with a longing for the perfume on my wrist. It is rare that I go back to a shop after I have left but Billet Doux is really that good. I never thought I would like carnations so much in fragrance but they often appear in other ones I have liked since. It came it such a glitzy bottle as well. Sadly this is another discontinued gem, so many of my favourites have disappeared much to my puzzlement and chagrin. If I still had a steady supply I would wear this everyday as my signature perfume I loved it so much. Will have to hunt out a substitute some day, sigh!

Oh, this is awesome. My first impression was of gloriously complex bouquet; with further wear, I find it's a veritable symphony. I detect so many distinct notes in there as it develops on my skin - from the surprising bright opening juxtaposition of citrus and clove carnation, through the sheer prettiness of the peony and frangipani, through the clean warmth of vanilla and cedar, to the point where the entire bouquet melds together into a distinctive and memorable "performance." I absolutely agree with previous reviews describing it as "grand" and "fit for a queen"; it's definitely not for wearing in your 20s. I've found it's actually too strong for my pulse points - the clove and cedar become too dominant - and works much better for me to spray into the air and walk through. It is a truly beautiful fragrance.

This perfume is drop dead gorgeous! I can honestly say I've never smelled anything like it. The carnation is very prominent. The perfume is sweet, but not in the sugar sense...it's more like the natural sweet scent of fresh flowers. I detect a bit of sweet citrus, which creates the perfect balance for the sharp, spicy carnations. I would say that this perfume would suit a person with more mature taste in perfumes. It would be lovely as a gift for one's mother, yet it would also be lovely on a young lady with fine taste. I took a risk in ordering this from Fragonard without testing first, and I can tell you that I am very glad I did! The price is truly a steal for such a refined fragrance. The bottle is stunning in real life.

I tried this as I have very fond childhood memories of carnations scent. At first when I sprayed it - the scent was sharp, carnation and citrusses, almost unpleasant. But as it settled it became more appealing and I wasn`t sure if I want this scent untill I went outside the shop in Nice. In the open air it was too beautifull, and by that time (c. 20 minutes after I sprayed it) I started to get vanila & cedar, almost masculine notes, still elegant and fit for a lady. This is not a regular everyday perfume, I see it as the perfume you can wear when going to book reading, classical music concert, meeting your boyfriends parents for the irst time ;) Silage is soft and staying power c. 7 - 8 hours

Billet Doux is a luminous creamy carnation scent sifted with powdery confectionery sugar. I do not find it to be spicy or cupcake sweet. It's sweetness is more like frosting than baked goods. However, the sweetness is cut by powdery carnations so it isn't too over the top. It is a very feminine vintage style scent. IMO, It is a great sleep scent due to the powdery notes. It also has great longevity; 8+ hours. I can still smell it on my skin when I wake. The bottle is truly beautiful and has the added benefit of being opaque. I can safely display and enjoy looking at it without worrying about ruining the perfume inside.