Caravelle Epicee

Oriental Journey (Jeanne-Marie Faugier, 2007) Scentrack Thievery Corporation – Il Grande Silencio Often the names of the fragrances are not in correlation with their actual composition, and we witness these days too much Noirs, Nights, Intenses, Spicebombs... This is not the case. Caravelle Epicee gives me a real olfactive picture of the ship loaded with spices on return from the mystic East. The ship's wood is impregnated with the smell of most expensive, most desirable spices in the world. I was pleasantly shocked with the strong kick of nutmeg. The caraway comes very soon, accompanied with black pepper and just a hint of chili peppers. The body of Frapin's ship is made of sandalwood and Guaiac wood. Tobacco is also one of the main players in this story, compatible with whiskies and cigars (I usually sip gentle Irish blends like Bushmills Black Bush). The rich amber from the base is so compatible with tobacco. The whole composition possesses some boozy, Cognac or Irish whiskey/Bourbon vibe. I brought back this gorgeous liquid from my trip to Tuscany. I wore this for the first time while dining in Villa Medicea La Ferdinanda near Artimini or known as the House of hundred chimneys- the extraordinary work of Master Buontalenti. While the rest were just eating delicious Tuscan food and talked about business plans, I wander the lonely corridors and park in the dusk while wearing Caravelle. I felt the history and perfect melting of all my senses resulting in some sweet loneliness and weird masochistic happiness. This clear moment in time was given to me by Caravelle Epicee and Frapin’s characteristic aristocratic sadness. Rating: 9.5/10

The first thing that came to my mind after applying Caravelle Epicee was the scent of a confectionery store. Caravelle Epicee has a dominant note of nutmeg that is warm, spicy and rather sweet. All other notes evolves around it. There's a beautiful creamy sandalwood note very well-blended with amber and coriander. The whole composition is masterfully formulated. It has a feminine vibe to me reminding a kind of lipsticky and soft winey note. I wish it had more longevity. It can be very appealing and sensual to younger guys in the mood of modern metrosexual scents but it's not my cup of tea. اولین چیزی که بعد از استعمال این کار به ذهنم اومد بوی شیرینی پاپیونی قدیم و در کل بوی شیرینی پزی بود. یک بوی شیرین با نت های مشابه بوی زنجبیل و نارگیل و زعفران در شیرینی ها .البته طبیعی هست چون نت غالب این کار جوزهندی هست که در خیلی از دستورات شیرینی پزی استفاده میشه. جوز یک بوی گرم و ادویه ای و نسبتا شیرین داره در این کار. بقیه نت ها حول محور جوز هستند. من بوی کرمی صندل رو که با امبر گرم و شیرین تر شده و با تخم گشنیز جذاب شده رو به خوبی حس می کنم. می دونم این کار برای کسانی که دنبال روایح مدرن و جوانانه هستند بسیاز جذاب و سکسی هست اما به هیچ وجه رایحۀ رسمی و جنتلمنی نیست. یه ته بوی شراب مانند و ماتیکی هم داره که اون رو به سمت زنانگی متمایل کرده. تنها مشکلش دوامش هست که راضی کننده نیست اما پخشش بد نیست. کیفیت کار خیلی خوبه اما مجددا بنظرم این سبک کار ارزش 500-600 هزار تومن رو نداره.

Caravelle's Epicee is a mannish version of Amouage's Lyric Woman The Similar Powdery Texture of Spice Lyric Focuses on the Rose Epicee it's aim Woods Guaiac and i noticed a note that is not in the scent cards Oud, it's opens with somewhat of a opaqueness due to the presence of Gauaic with an Tincture of Black pepper, In a Few Minutes Epicee turns a bit Boozy also not in the Cards Rum a warm full bodied scent with an sweetish Undertone of Vanilla and Scrapings of Oud to add a Dark and Esoteric Touch of Epicee, Like an Lavish and ornate Moroccan Souk Under a Sheltering Sky in a middle of Empty Sun Scorched Dune, The Drydown turns Epicee from a harsh bitter herb of black pepper to a sweeter but fiery note of Red Cinnamon to add a delectable pep of Epice, Black Tobacco finishes this off not dominating but but lets you know know that he's present Like a Grandfather smoking his pipe around a fire his grandchildren dozing off from one of his Bedtime Stories, Caravelle Epicee warms you even in the coldest damp and grayest of rain and the cold of snow The Security Blanket of Fragrance.

there is said a lot about notes. I want to say that despite belonging to oriental group of frag Caravelle Epicee is real elegant not overwhelming first off all French style perfume. almost all frags can be named oriental, because of ingredients... but the way how they develop, the delicate silage, the intelligent notes playing..,- definitely this is France/Paris charm fashion style of perfume. very sophisticated! of course, someone can say it's a spicy bomb. but, remember, this is EDP, two spritzs are enough!!! and you are keeping be elegant ) Mostly for fall/winter time as for me, however it depends... More over, I would say this is Perfume of the Days Off when you are wearing in warm soft comfortable sweater sitting with loved one in cafe... or for theater evening. it's great and more masculine layering with perfume for women Santal Blush from Tom Ford or Aoud Safran. try! ))

A gorgeous spice laden composition that hardens to sea bound voyages of the past with ships (caravelles) laden with spices from the East, this is yet another classy offering from Frapin. The perfume opens with a spice burst of nutmeg and coriander. As it settles, mone can detect chili pepper, pepper, caraway and guaiac ( may temporarily cause expectoration in sensitive airways). Finally upon dry down, a woody masculine and somewhat powdery base of sandalwood, amber, patchouli and tobacco remains on the skin. The scent has a very historical air to it. It is not a fresh citrusy fougere and its spice wood laden radiance requires a certain distinguished and confident gentleman to carry it off. Moderate to strong projection and good longevity. Enjoy!