Angéliques Sous La Pluie

If this perfume was a flower it would be the Queen of the night lily. Blooms only once at night. Blink and it’s gone. This was the first FM ever smelt when they first came out. The smell stayed with me. I never forgot it. It was so transportive. Like others have mentioned about it feeling like being in the rain in the forest etc. that’s the exact feeling I get it. There is something somber, reflective and introspective about this. Calming and grounding as someone else has said below. Hyper photorealistic. Back then to spend that amount on a fleeting scent wasn’t practical. I was a teenager looking to impress the girls. This just wasn’t it. I wanted Tom Fords and the latest club banger. But I never forgot this sent. Then I smelt Hermes Voyage in a store. Instant purchase. It was this scent profile but beefier and cheaper. With better performance. But the truth was it was never the same. It was as close as you could get. But it didn’t have the opening or quality in ingredients. It lacked the spices and the cedar, the airiness and musks. But it made more sense at the time. I don’t know why this scent is so fleeting. Cedar coriander and pink pepper have the ability to stay around. And let’s be honest, if this fragrance wasn’t selling it would have been on the chopping block years ago, FM aka Estée Lauder don’t mess around when it comes to the bottom line. I don’t know who this scent is for. I don’t know where it would be appropriate to be worn. By the time you get there it would have disappeared. For me it’s at home just out of the shower. Or when I’m in that kind of quiet contemplative mood. Maybe this scent has survived so long to show off the artistry of the brand. Maybe there some millionaire bathing in the stuff to warrant FM to keep producing it. Whatever the reason, I’m grateful to now have a bottle to experience that fleeting moment. That opening that feels like rain on flowers, drops dripping off their petals. The spicy woody mid before it disappears off into the night. Thank you Jean Claude Ellena.

This heavenly juice is a very underrated piece in the FM line. One of the most unique and interesting smells out there that is exquisitely pleasant and natural and real. It's never boring or linear. Yet so simple and so inoffensive! I have come to like it more than any other fragrance I own because it isn't trying to be anything. It doesn't have a pretense but it stands out and makes a statement. You can't categorize it; you can't call it sexy or masculine or feminine or woody even. It's not woody because the cedar is rounded out too well, in such a way that it doesn't evoke woods at all. It's slightly medicinal because of that roundedness but yet really natural and wet, like if you were standing and smelling a bottle of some tincture in some green, wet jungle...but the scent isn't stationary-- it flutters around you. It has almost a minty quality that would completely destroy any association with musk. People don't smell this on you and think it's a perfume. It smells like dewy rain and stalks of Angelica, and it is nothing like any standard perfume iteration out there. It refuses to be identified. I'm flabbergasted that a fragrance could be so bewildering! It's art! The reason I love it so much is whenever I smell it, my brain, at a loss for words at such poetry, immediately connects the scent to where I wore it most in the past-- Miami in the summer. It rained a lot then and the flowers were blooming and it was just a quiet majesty to the surroundings. The scent made the memories from when I wore it comforting and magical. Angelique Sous La Pluie is WHIMSICAL. It makes me imagine fairies, like what Tinker Bell would smell like. That sounds like such an odd association but it's a very unusual perfume!

how can i put this into words? imagine a green circle with a layer of dust over it. that is the best way i can describe the opening. it's green but not an alive green, it's not necessarily herbal or freshly cut plants, it's a dead green stem that's still green but neither sharp nor alive. which is actually quite pleasant. it is quickly accompanied by what i can only think of as a "ricy" note, it's powdery, a tad bit starchy, dusty. there is metallic touches imo from the juniper, but it doesn't necessarily smell like iron or blood, it's not even screechy, it smells like what i expect liquid aluminum solution to smell like. then comes the drydown where my skin brings out a natural sweetness from this, i can't necessarily say that it's musky, it's more so like a coconut water type of sweetness, which is why i'd categorize it along with guerlain coconut fizz. the only thing is that it lasts about 2 hrs on my skin, which is what it's supposed to do and be.

There is a life situations when your perfume must not be loud or offensive, but you want to enjoy in your fragrance that moment just for yourself, than is the right time for Angeliques, but most interesting, for about 2-3h after applying you have possibily to apply a completely new perfume because the scent of Angeliques would completely disappear. I dont know why many folks thing that is hard to create a LOUD and longlasting fragrances, that makes apsolutely no sense to me. A good quallity product doesn't mean the good longevity and big sillage. Is considered as a forerunner of French Lover, there is a long story behind, personaly i prefer Angeliques over the FL. I respect this creation so much, it is so Ellena! Minimalistic and realistic smells of the angelique tree under the rain. So calm and gentle. It can be a great cologne to starting a day with but i prefere to wearing it before i fall in sleep. 10/10

It starts like a pale-green, cold, rainy day. Angelica shows its full spectrum; lightly rooty and herbal, aromatic, and vividly green. The opening is genuinely captivating: wet, cold, and green. Then the steering wheel is suddenly taken over by juniper and cedar. The scent shifts from that muted, icy green into something more woody; crisp, piney, and still distinctly cold. Up to this point, it’s excellent. And then my brain makes a connection I can’t unmake: on me, this feels like a colder, greener, better-executed version of Juniper Sling; but still very close to it. I accept that. Similar enough that as long as I have Juniper Sling, buying this would feel pointless. Once my Juniper Sling is gone, this will become an FBW. Tag(s): pale-green, cold rainy opening, angelica, rooty-herbal, aromatic, wet, juniper, cedar, crisp woods, piney, forest-air vibe

The "traditionally masculine" notes of Angéliques Sous La Pluie blend to make one of the most gentle cloud-like true unisex fragrances-pepper over the delicate aroma of young herbs growing under tall cedar woods-the herbal notes of angelica and coriander are so refined that this woody floral musk could scent the clothes of cherubs-or some royalty with the most delicate composition. Almost smells like rain-that could be a note in this fragrance... As sweet as the water coming from an unpolluted lake in a forest somewhere north, but indeed fresh and bitter and peppery-So beautiful and balanced, sprightly...Why can't anybody make a fragrance (like this!)so divine without charging as much as Frederic Malle?

As my taste develops in the fragrance game, and I start to appreciate different kinds of fragrances. I’m often left in disappointment. This is usually due to finding a fragrance that completely blows my mind but lasts only minutes on my skin. This particular fragrance is one of those scents. It is so fleeting, but so perfect at the same time. Which leaves me completely lost on whether I would recommend purchasing a full bottle of this. Side note: This smells nothing like French Lover. This is very close to Peau d'Ambrette by Atelier Materi. Which is probably why I enjoy it so much, and is probably why I can’t seem to hate it. But the performance on this fragrance is utterly atrocious.

Wait a minute! Months ago I received a sample of this, I wore it on my wrists for the day and I loved the beginning but I thought it disappeared too rapidly. I promptly forgot about it. Today I rediscovered the sample and decided to use it up for the day. Well, wow!! 8 hours later and I can still smell it as the fragrance periodically comes to my nose. It smells lke a delicious orange citrus martini. Just fresh, fresh, fresh! It is wonderful. There are some indoles in there for sure, but it doesn't blur the scent. This would be great for the spring, summer and office anytime. I know that Elena continues to use the orange as his signature note and this variation is beautiful.

i blindly smelled this perfume, among other malle perfumes at the frederic malle counter as recommended by the sales person. overall i don't like frederic malle's perfumes as they are too rich and heavy for me, but this one stood out as one i actually like...even during the drydown. the opening had a strong gin smell to it, which i like. i tend to like alcohol/cocktail smelling scents anyways. than it drydown into a lighter more floral but still fresh smell, not overtly feminine either. later the evening i googled and found out it was this scent, due to its gin reference. in the future i would definitely consider this perfume.

The first time I tried this fragrance, all I really got was a whiff of celery, then not much else. Trying it again a year later, with a new manufacturer's mini, it has a completely different character. A green-still celery-like opening, which warms up and wraps itself in a delicate musk. Fragrance stays close to the skin, and with a good spray, lasts about 5 hours. It reminds me, strangely, of Eau de Cartier. Just tried the two (one on each wrist) and they do have a similarly, although EdC is sweeter and more floral, but still light and fresh. (5)

This opens with a juniper burst in a very gin and tonic way (not disimilar to something like Diptyque Orpheon). But as it develops, the white musk really comes out -- and it's like beautiful juniper, angelica white musk skin scent. Like if you mixed Diptyque Orpheon with Essential Faith. I will say if this is above your budget a more affordable that evokes a similar feeling (in addition to either above) would be A&F Ellwood White Bergamot (yes I said what I said).

This is the smell of being alone in nature. Of being the sole witness to a rainy day Autumn scene, fallen leaves fresh under foot, and tender plants catching water droplets on their delicate intricate leaf structures. It reconnects you to the earth, the elements, and the finer, almost alien-like details of the natural world, and so beautifully captures that melancholic feeling that comes with the turning seasons.

A very lovely, understated, barely perceptible woody, peppery, citrusy mix; very fine ingredients, but something for someone who doesn't want anyone to know he/she is wearing a perfume. Nose Jean Claude-Ellena is known for his subtle and elegant creations. This one is high on the list of practically invisible scents, suitable for warm weather, completely unisex (if that word even exists anymore?).

Loved it from the very first sniff! It can appear a bit masculine for some, but not for me.. On my skin it turns into a lovely mix of dried angelica, pepper and gin. As was mentioned by some of the other reviewers - it has something gin-ish. It's like drinking a really refreshing gin-tonic, while sitting in some Herbarium room, full of dried-plant aroma. That's my two cents.

Hermes vibes all the way! I always loved the smell of morning rain and this is how this scent smells. Clean crispy Juniper. A bit sweet very sophisticated. it's a mix of Jardin sur le nil and voyage by hermes in my opinion. Very unisex Very contemporary Morning - office appropriate. All ages can wear this. For me, on men this is VERY SEXY. Raw.

I love this spring fragrance, it's fresh and bitter like tonic water. I cought myself stopping and smelling my shirt just to say aaaah. I wish it was stronger but I bought 50ml anyway. If only Frederic Malle or any other perfumer made this twice as strong this would be an instant hit present in top x niche green compilations on youtube.

this fragrance makes me cry, it lives up to its name angels in the rain, like a lot of Jean-Claude fragrances this is light and realistic, this one is very atmospheric, fills my head with beautiful rain and life wether its evoking the past or a day dream it leaves me feeling sentimental, its a delicate masterpiece, its a piece of art

beautiful aquatic green scent. the juniper here reminds me le labo's baie 19. unfortunately doesn't even last 1 hour. it sits close to the skin, and i personally never look for loud fragrances, so silage is not problem. but damn this thing disappeared way too quickly. disappointing!

One of my absolute favorites. I’d love to be one of the lucky 21 people who believe this perfume’s longevity to be “eternal.” Instead, I get about 13 minutes of verdant bliss, followed by a strong feeling some blue bloods are having a laugh at my expense.

Doesn’t seem to last cedar, juniper really nice. More masculine. The light murmur of musk and top and middle notes does hum three or four hours. Would be good for office and confined areas.

Lovely, lovely, lovely! Fresh and spicy, calming and uplifting. Alas doesn't last more than 2h on me, otherwise I'd have already own a bottle...

One for purists. If I were richer, more hygienic, and fitter than I am, this might be a perfect choice: a wonderfully clean, discreet, nuanced, upscale, your-skin-but-fresher smell which manages to be understated without being boring, and gentle without being dull. Like so many Malles - it's got the gift of true subtlety WITH real originality too - shading to something elusive and undefinable that's still really wonderful. It has its tangs of green forest and nature, plus the warmth of something vaguely animal that's neither sweaty nor funky - and a high herbal sweetness too - which all mist together into something properly lovely. I would call it un-gendered, just pure - a smell analogue to a blond-wood, minimalist, light-filled aesthetic that somehow stays original and classy, instead of being generic. Sort of a "clean girl" scent in my view - though so much less basic than that implies. I truly admire it. But in the real world - I'm an urban urchin who lives a busy, dirty life in a stinky city, so the bubble of calm and purity it conjures just can't stand up to the stress and strain of everyday use. One for applying to clean skin at a spa retreat to feel perfectly controlled and centred - but probably unable to hold its own in more hostile environments. Too soft to make itself heard amid clamour and clangour - and an expensive way to find that out, as well. For the Zen times it's ideal. For more frantic circumstances... maybe not so much. Ha ha - the joke's on me - just checked to see I DID already review this an age ago - and I've just got wordier and more pretentious, while Angeliques' effect on me hasn't changed much.

Angéliques Sous La Pluie is an unusual but pleasant aromatic fougère. Green, whimsical and forest-like, it is typical of Jean-Claude Ellena's trademark light touch. Masculine-leaning and reminiscent of a cold beverage at times (thanks to the juniper, or indeed the angelica, as part of a liqueur), it is warm yet fresh, bittersweet, herbal and spicy. The pine-like juniper and angelica of its name are most evident throughout. The emphasis on the angelica is noteworthy here - rarely does it feature so prominently in perfumery - and its inclusion is seamless; logical yet noteworthy. ASLP opens with a rich pine-like green accord led by the juniper berries. The pink pepper complements it nicely, adding typical soft, fresh spiciness. Some citrus adds freshness, and the angelica emerges pretty early on, adding its distinctive bittersweet green-woody quality, forming the heart of this scent. Rich yet soft, this spicy-herbal phase is delicious. It is damp and herbal, a perfect nod to the "pluie" part of the title. It becomes woody as it dries down, fading to a musky-herbal skin scent. Its performance, however, is seriously lacking. After an initial burst of rich herbal notes, the sillage quickly becomes intimate and it fades to a skin scent within an hour. ASLP would make a nice spring/summer daytime masculine scent for someone who likes subtle perfume. Fleetingly lovely, but it is overpriced considering its dismal performance. I would buy French Lover instead. 3/5.

در مورد این عطر کلا نمیدونم چی بگم رایحه عطر ؟ اصلا خاص نیست کپی تمام عیار از کارای هرمسه البته بهتره بگم کارای هرمس شبیه این عطره چون اونا دیرتر لانچ شدند پخش و ماندگاری عطر ؟ خیلی خیلی ناامیدکننده یعنی خود میوه رو بردارید بپاشید رو پوستتون بیشت تر از این پخش و ماندگاری داره از شکایات و بد و بیراه من که بگذریم این عطر فردریک ماله تلفظش به فرانسه که هیچ به هر زبانی که بخوایم بگیم وحشتناک سخته اُرژِلیق سوله لِ پریق . . . خدای من عجب اسمی ولی معنی عطر بسیار زیباست . فرشته ای در باران وقتی عطر رو رو پوستتون تست کنید و استشمامش کنید اولین چیزی که به ذهنتون میرسه قطعا کارای هرمس هست یه چیزی تو مایه های ویاژ + نت پایه آن جاردین مدیترانه یه رایحه ی ملس که کمی تلخ و ترش و گیاهی هست ولی خیلی ملایم و تمیزه از نظر کیفیت و طراوت و تازگی انصافا حرف نداره ولی این شمایید که باید تصمیم بگیرید که برای این عطر میخواهید هزینه کنید یا نه چون از نظر پخش و ماندگاری به معنای واقعی ناامیدتون میکنه از اون عطرایی هست که هیچ کس نمیتونه ازش بد بگه و چون فاکتور پخش و ماندگاری ضعیف رو یدک میکشه به شدت مناسب زوجین هست روحیات عطر کاملا برازنده زوجین مهربان و خوشحاله همون اول که عطرو تست میکنید میتونید تصمیمتون برای خرید رو هم بگیرید چون با یه عطر خطی روبرو هستید ولی اگر نظر من براتون مهم باشه میگم نه این عطر ارزش این هزینه رو نداره

I tried it in store and reviewed it 2 years ago, with mixed feeling due to its (now legendary) low performance. I now got a full bottle, based on the beautiful memory I had of the scent itself, and the great reviews by noses I trust: On my skin, it opens with a dry pepper-y cedar supported by greenery (juniper mostly, and probably some angelica in the mix). Then it will settle on a musky coriander seeds note (the main player here), with amber-y undertones (labdanum to my nose). It reminds me of DS&D Coriander, with the latter being centered on fresh coriander (aka cilantro), dryer, and a bit airier than ASLP. Indeed, the light amber base in ASLP gives a subtle but noticeable sweetness to the scent (something I did not remember from my first test), that will delicately counterbalance the dryness of the opening. For this reason, I can see myself wearing FM ASLP during Fall days, and might prefer DS&D Coriander for warmer days. Overall a great, soft, meditative, green/woody/spicy fragrance, to wear for oneself. Would recommend, but only if one finds a great deal, because performance is a bit too fleeting to justify the price tag (in spite of the beauty of the scent).

This is meant to be light as a feather, and not a powerhouse, knock you out with one spray kind of scent. I agree with the reviewer on here that explained not every scent has to be a pungent 8 hour lasting beast. Angéliques Sous La Pluie is like a yellow and green watercolor painting that is beautifully realistic and fluid. When sprayed it is like capturing a gentle breeze from a garden: fresh and green with a slight hint of flowers. It is realistic in that it captures that feeling when you actually walk thought a garden and you get little whiffs of the nature around you, depending on how the breeze is blowing. This scent is a perfect reflection of that experience. Yes, it could be stronger, and yes for such a light scent it is expensive, but I am on board with this. It a soft intimate gorgeous photorealistic scent that is just meant for you to enjoy alone, or when you want to be intimate with a partner. This is truly a beautiful experience.

As houstcs puts it, surprisingly weak. I love this scent and thought of getting it but given the price I decided to give it a few proper wearings before. I was really sad to hear the same answer from every single friend I asked about it "where is it? I cannot smell anything!!". I then chose marvelous Geranium pour monsieur instead. It is a real pity for the amazing freshness and green edge of this the 10 seconds it lasts are truly a standout. For those who say this smells like Voyage I think it is not a correct statement unless you mix that one with Bois d'orage... then we are talking. It is definitely edgier than Voyage. In times of so many "requested by no one" reformulations, a bit more of longevity on this one would be greatly appreciated, I'm truly looking forward to it.

I'm wearing this on a sunny, early fall evening in September and realizing perhaps Angeliques Sous La Pluie does not quite work like that. She currently reminds me of a young girl trying to put a brave face on who will break out in tears the second she's by herself: cheery top notes, but a decidedly melancholic base. Better it is to go along with the scent: wear it when it is rainy and grey, when you've dressed up all pretty but you've lost the courage of your convictions and you're kind of dragging yourself through the streets. Angeliques Sous La Pluie smells fresh and friendly and a little moody, a bit like gin & tonic, yes, a bit wet - but more importantly, it's a beautiful form of storytelling in the form of a fragrance. Very appealing.

a very beautiful natural green scent. there is something so familiar about this scent, like i've definitely smelt this juice in another house before. the juniper and angelica are very fresh in here with the musk. the musk is in the background and it just adds a slightly airy texture to the scent. the coriander in here gives it some depth, but its not spicy. the coriander more than anything works with the cedar's woody aspect to kind of give you that pencil shavings effect, but i find it works really well with the green accords in here. this is very soft and beautiful, and perfect for a crisp sunny windy day. wear this if you want to feel angelic

Like being in the place where a ten ton coriander loaded truck crashed into a pepper storehouse, under a showering rain. The first hour or so, is like being on the spot when it happens. The rest (which is not much) is like visiting the place three months later. I love both pepper and coriander, but I think that the price asked for a fleeting whiff of them is way too high. On the other hand, it has one of the most beautiful and melodious names ever. After all, how many perfumes out there allow you to answer with what could be a lyrical poem's title, when asked what perfume are you wearing?

A beautiful angelica opening, with a subtle support of juniper and spices. Unfortunately I won't be able to tell about the heart and base notes, since it was totally gone after 30 min (and in order to describe the opening, I had to stick my nose on the skin). Not every fragrance has to be a beast, but I would at least like to be able to smell it (even if subtle) for a couple of hours. A love in terms of scent, but overall just ok, as such low performance is simply unacceptable at that price point. Seriously... $280 a pop, maaannnn.... Spring/Fall days, 25+

When I first sniffed Angéliques sous la Pluie, what came to mind was "these are Drakkar notes". Basically, à masculine Fougère (oakmoss, woods, vetiver). But suddenly these notes disappear... is it good or bad? good, so that the Drakkar illusion vanishes and leaves room to a fresh, wet fragrance. It reminds me of rain. Name is spot on. The following notes are subtly musculine, musk, coriander. I feel fresh in it, clean also. What I dislike is the staying power: no longer than half an hour on me. And this is a real pity, as this frag is a little jewel.

Frederic Malle Angelique Sous La Pluie (2000) - angelica cedar - #jeanclaudeellena recreates a smell that would remind you of being out in nature. Rooty and earthy Angelica, aromatic and piney Juniper, and Cedar are the primary accords that I smell. This is supported by Coriander and the heat from Pepper. White musks are used to create radiance and staying power. A simple accord with a clear point of view and an almost organic artistry.

This perfume needs the mood indeed! I sprayed at morning and I like it but after 1 hours I couldn't feel anything. I agree, which is creative, technically successful and abstract but It is just too light and thin for my taste. If you have money and like to wear almost "non-perfume" fragrances, this is for you. For the cheaper alternative you can go for Bvlgari Pour Homme indeed and Hermes Voyage for more long lasting and deepest one.

I quite like ASLP and despites the name I think it's more a masculine. It opens with a crispy, bitter and somehow fresh angelica accord that quickly settles down turning the whole thing to be a clean and trasparent cedar-musc scent. Minimalistic and not very complex but absolutely pleasant and yet quite distinctive. My only disappointment is for the price. A serious contendant if just cheaper. Rating: 7/10

Minimal, but calming and clean, very juniper heavy immediately with a freshly squeezed bergamot on top. Almost instantly starts to drydown to a coriander, pepper, and wood that reminds me vaguely of Ralph Lauren Purple Label but more greener like I’m standing next to a tree in a humid damp forest. Performance is truly as bad as everyone says super weak scent lasts about an hour or two for the full life

A classy waft of spice and citrus ; a brief wisp of lovely, discreet, elegant cedar ... and then it's gone. Ok I was dabbing from a small sample - but this lasted less than an hour. I can remember liking it some, but not enough to fall in love with even if it hung around a little longer. Your mileage may vary; it's definitely subtle and nuanced and tasteful while it lasts.

Gentle and pleasant. It's not exactly that smell of wet concrete after the rain, which I expected. It is rather a scent of a wet forest, right after a short drizzle. It is aromatic first of all, with juniper or pine + moss notes. It is very fleeting, it's a skin scent, but it's very refreshing nonetheless. If it had a better sillage, it would be a perfect unisex perfume.

This fragrance is a chameleon for me. Sometimes I feel - it smells like a fresh forest aroma after the rain and I get very exited about it. Other times it appears to me just plain and boring sweet-spicy, light-woody fragrance. Can't make up my mind, but I like it a lot. It is very easy and pleasant fragrance, doesn't feel masculine on me at all.

It smells like fresh Angelica which is a herbal, clean and rich scent. Soon it dries down to wood, probably cedar. The fragrance has a wonderful smell which I really like. The problem is longetivity which is very short, the Angelica part lasts some minutes and the cedar part a couple of hours maximum on my skin. What a pity.

On opening i feel spicy pepper, drydowns quick to light,creamy juniper berries. So sad its close to skin and lasts less than 20 minutes.. Tested it on humid ,hot weather, 26°c, will try again in springtime, hopefully it will last longer, anyway beautiful blend, but not worth price tag!😅

This is a relaxing scent. A peppery, cedar more than anything else but there is something calming about it. Does not have a strong sillage but lasts on me for a long time. You think it is gone, but then it appears again. Beautiful in warmer weather.

This smells like a gin and tonic, and not much else. It's nice but it faded very quickly on the blotter compared to the other Malle perfumes I tried.

Refreshing and woody from the juniper and Angelica. Very light with little longevity. There is still something special about its simplicity.

I agree with the review below mine regarding the lack of longevity. I don't normally bring up price, but in this case I will because for a perfume at this price I definitely expect to smell it for longer than three minutes. It absolutely seems to disappear on my skin as soon as it dries. I suppose it could be anosmia, but I don't think so. The scent itself is pleasant, inoffensive, maybe even a little plain. I'd definitely recommend a sample of this one, even if you typically love Frederic Malle scents. You need to test this to see if you are ok with the sillage and longevity before purchasing.

This is beautiful but very light. I bought a 100 ml bottle because there is something calming and special about this fragrance. All fragrances composed by Ellena are light this takes it to another level. You can barely smell it after a few hours and I don't think is an issue with my skin. This makes bigarrade concentre look like long lasting :) Is gorgeous but test it first to see if you are fine to a very light scent.

First spray is a lovely peppery shower transforming into angelica masculine vibe. The promising opening is traded off with short lived heart as it becomes skin scent with the first hour. Not loud, and definitely good for office – once we reopen the world. #lockdown

The angelica note is quite strong, with pink pepper clearly detectable. There’s a noticeable powderiness, and a touch of green nuance that seems to come from the bitter, herbal edge. Overall, the scent feels rather cold.

Jean-Claude Ellena at his worst What’s more annoying than enjoying minutes then it just evaporates in the air it’s a Malle creation that I’m actually looking forward to get discontinued as much as I love the brand I feel this creation is utterly worthless and since it’s not adding to the collection it’s definitely degrading it Really glad I didn’t waste my cash on a full bottle

Ah the mysteries of quirky skin chemistry! I get an initial burst of fresh tonic water mixed with something slightly spicy. I assume this comes from the angelicas. After an hour the scent mellowed into... lead pencil! I'm not joking, even my friend who sampled this with me was shocked. I would sample this again just to confirm the oddness of the reaction with my skin!