Les Voyages Olfactifs 02 Paris-New York

I am head over heels in love with this fragrance--it has all the elements I look for. Simple, layered, strong ingredients blended with a gentle hand; clean, a little dry with a natural, wooded sweetness and soft spice. Somewhat of a skin scent that amplifies my being. A departure from Guerlain's classic hallmarks, New York is minimalist and modern, yet has enough body to satiate my senses. Equally as impressive as Les Voyages Tokyo--Guerlain proves to be a master in the art of simplicity as well as complexity made famous by its more popular, early creations. There's probably nothing more to be said as I really don't think it's necessary to overthink this one for me. I just know that I have an affinity with it and would perhaps consider buying the 8.5oz jug (which appears to be the only size available), because personally I find this very wearable, comforting and versatile--a Les Voyages I could get a lot of mileage out of.

I'm not sure why this fragrance doesn't receive much love. It is much more interesting than the notes on Fragrantica would lead you to believe. I own the original large bottle and it included a list of "ingredients". It actually is meant to smell like Christmas in New York and has a roast duck accord and notes of cherry blossom and toasted hazelnuts. None of these are listed in the Fragrantica notes. I think it smells amazing and totally unique. My bottle will finally be finished this holiday season and I am so sad because I will not find a replacement for this one-of-a-kind smell.

I'm not sure which note is coming across as sweat but I'm lovin' it! I love everything about this one. Silly review but I don't want to forget this one!

Guerlain Les Voyages Olfactifs Paris-New york (2009) - cardamon-vanilla cigar box - Discontinued. #thierrywasser combines the fresh yet creamy Cardamon pods and a well-balanced Cedar accord. Starts with the usual Guerlainesque Bergamot top, but that morphs quickly a spiced Cinnamon and Cardamon heart. At this stage, I already get pencil shavings, florals, spicier notes of black pepper apart from the aromatic heart. As it dries down, the Guerlain vanilla-amber becomes fuller and richer and becomes a beautiful veil to a traditionally masculine accord.

I received a decant of this in a swap, and I am really enjoying it. It's a scent for getting things done at work, going to a business meeting,or maybe going shopping, running errands in the city. I think that the notes make it very versatile in terms of seasonal wear, you won't suffocate anyone if you wear it in the summertime, although it is maybe more suited to Fall weather. It has a sophisticated, quintessentially Guerlain backbone, but it's a bit modern and not at all edgy.