Grain de Folie

Basil that paired with a distinctively bitter gentian almost smells like tomato leaf. Also get lots of kumquat and a little rhubarb. To say this is different is an understatement and it’s definately nothing I’d expect from Gres. Colour me surprised 😃 Fruity floral? Hmmmmmm. I’d say the opening is still more herbal alltogether, but let’s see how it develops. Middle part is somewhat floral. And sweet. And kind of sour too, but deliciously so. It reminds me of the sensation you get when you drink a bitter lemon, maybe even slightly like the tingeling sensation when you do a tequila lick, shoot and suck. It’s the same kind of weirdly fascinating mash up you get from this. As far as tequila is concerned it’s the salt vs the extreme sweetness of agave. Here it’s the natural sweetness of the chosen flowers and maybe mimosa in particular vs the sour lime and the herbal aspects that are still present in the middle part. Dry down is a more tamed sweetness and much less interesting, but at the same time it’s rather perfect as it feels like having traditional petit fours after a far more complex and interesting meal. I sure ain’t complaing and will have to give this little piece of well done weirdness a full days wear soon.

I discovered this scent in the airport duty frees some years ago now. I just love the scent. It is floral and citrusy. The dry down is lovely too (that doesn't happen very often for me). I like the arty and unforgettable bottle as well. Its perfect to wear during the warm months. It is naturally an uplifting and joyous scent. I'm 50 now and I still love this perfume even though I have about 70 perfumes now. What a shame it has been discontinued. Its a good thing I stockpiled it a while back.

It's one of the best fragrances out there. Too Too Pretty by Betsy Johnson is the "modern" take on it, but a tad more busy. Kinda on the "wine" side if that makes sense. My best friend's fav.

I had no idea the juice is supposed to be blue 🥤 Just saw a vintage ad for this perfume and it blew my mind! There, it's a deep aqua color.

I found my green fragrance! Reminds me of Paco Rabanne "Calendre".