Pierre de Lune

This is a beautiful, simple, clean and light scent yet it has just enough depth, it's very unfortunate that it's been discontinued but it's one I treasure and use sparingly. It's unisex - not really feminine, not really masculine. But because of its lightness and smoothness, a woman would easily pull this off, but again I don't shy away at all, and my other half - she really likes it on me and on herself. The notes come together so softly, the iris is light and airy, and the woody notes give, the ever so slightest sense of depth, but it's more like a "watercolour" sought of scent if that makes sense, I guess a full-blown oil painting (lol) scent would be like a heavy iris chypre. All in all the notes - Iris, Violet, cassia and the woods notes blend together so well that you get something that to me smells a pear scent almost as if each of the notes shaped themselves and have each made it their mission to turn into or smell like a pear. The only downside is they could have actually added a pear note in this yes I know it's not a pear scent but it would really make it one of a kind, but it doesn't;t really need it, it's nice just as it is, then again I wonder what a pear note would do?. Other than that I wish the sillage would be a bit more, but when it's sprayed enough - you do get it to last a little longer but because of the rarity, I can't so it's quite a dilemma. But again it's a brilliant scent, unfortunately, discontinued - but again one that I will treasure. This would be brilliant for the springtime and the beginning of Autumn, and cool summer days depending on where you are from.

This has been a favourite for many years. I've hesitated to review it, because I'm not sure I can capture it's beauty in a few words. First of all, yes, it's expensive, and yes, the bottle is stunningly beautiful in my opinion. But it's the magic inside that captured my heart and keeps me coming back for more. This is a perfect balance of reality and fantasy. The woody notes and the warm cassia (and it is cassia, not cassis), a subtle spicy base, holding up delicate iris and violets but never overpowers. The violets and iris hold a central powdery stage, but never too airy or gone in a puff. The blending of the hard and the soft make for a lasting unisex scent. It's an all season beauty and it never fails to make me smile. It makes me feel feminine and warm at the same time. Sexy, nuzzly and unlike anything else I've ever worn. It's something I wish I could spray with abandon, but my wallet will not allow. I wear it when I want to feel pretty and pampered, or need a bit of fragrant courage to face a harsh world. *Note: it seems Fragrantia has corrected the cassis/cassia error. It's not a big deal, but the hot earthy cinnamon note has an important place in the layers of this fragrance. Cassis is/was a berry note - red or black currant I think - which smells of Ribena and definitely does not live in this grown up fragrance.

A very elegant perfume - slightly powdery but fresh and pretty. I thought there might be lily somewhere, or a white floral but not according to notes above. I do get the powdery iris/violet, but this also has a greeness, maybe due to violet leaf? It's calm, collected and ladylike though contemporary too, lovely for spring and summer. Someone below mentions it's cassie - acasia, not cassia (cassia being a cinammon note) I get no cinnamon here at all so I'd agree. I have a feeling that those who (like me) enjoy perfumes such as Infusion d'Iris and Eau des Merveilles might enjoy this. It has the same light elegance that's contemporary yet classic People have said it's too light, I find the sillage light to moderate, longevity quite persistent though, I've had it on for a few hours and it still very present. Later edit: a friend said this reminded him of Anais Anais! Which echoes my thought that it has a white floral feel. However, he did say it's more ladylike, less 'innocent and girly' than Anais Anais, which I happen to like, but find too girly for me at my age! So yes, Pierre de Lune is great for those who liked Anais but find it now too young and innocent.

Firstly, the cost... it's not worth it for something that lasts this little. The annoying thing is, I actually like how deceptively weak it is and how long it lasts. When I go for Iris scents, I don't want them to overwhelm me or go on too strong for too long. This doesn't do that. Pierre de Lune knows exactly how long to stay at the party, and departs with grace and elegance. It's perfect for staying at home and unwinding for me. Or just going out for a romantic dinner or lunch. Works better in the day time for me, during spring. It's a vaguely wooden scent that is dominated, however slightly, by the beautiful violets and ever so delicately powdery iris. Imagine if L'Heure Bleue had a baby with Apres l'Ondee. It'd smell nothing like this, but you'd see how they could be comparable. Just the perfect scent at a price that'll make it very hard for me to purchase it... however, I'll be glad when I do and it'll feel like more of an accomplishment. This is something worth working for. Very unisex and very beautiful. 10/10

April 2020 I love this. It appeals to me all year round. It is woodsy and floral in a very well blended balance, If I don't think it is appropriate to wear out for whatever reason, I always enjoy wearing it to bed. Its feminine, soothing, calming and snuggles worthy. I can live in this fragrance. I don't save it for only special occasions, I wear it casually often and for dressier occasions as well.. Its on my " top shelf." COMBO NOTE: I dabbed a few spots with Tom Ford's Noir Noir just for the heck if it. Ooooo. The combo is on a whole 'nother love. APPdL on chest and neck, TFNN on both wrists and tummy.