Liu

Liu, you have stolen my heart! My sample just arrived and I"ve dabbed it on my arm; tomorrow I shall wear it properly and report back. I am just so happily surprised that I wanted to comment right away! I am indeed one of those people who cannot wear Chanel No. 5 (or any of the Chanels, except for Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie, so I am left not too desolate), and I have actually pouted because none of the Chanel Nos. or Coco or Chance are compatible with me. This Guerlain beauty Liu is the Chanel I have wanted to have and love since...well, forever! Liu has aldehydes that I can stomach (which is why it is hard for me to wear other brands with aldehydes as a main note. For example, I tried Arpege, and was very sad to have to pass on it because on me, it smells like feet), in fact, I love Liu's aldehydes! This radiates class, it sparkles, it has a bit of everything! A bit woody, a bit spicy (almost like a cafe au lait with cinnamon note, which is captivating), a bit floral, and a bit on the dry, crisp side. A masterpiece! My sample is the Liu from Les Parisiennes line. I am SO excited! I'll wear this tomorrow and report back, and I promise not to ramble on too long! Next day: I wore this all day, and I love it! It is going on the wish list. I have a Chant d'Aromes edc from the 1960s that reminds me of the aldehydes in Liu, but of course they are two different, separate beings. There is a wee bit of soapiness added beautifully to the sparkle of the notes, and it makes me feel like there ought to be a splash of a very dry white wine hiding in there somewhere! Again, a bit of woods, a bit of floral, but always the addicting aldehyde and someone please tell me what this absolutely divine creamy spice note that pops in and out is! It dances effortlessly with the other characters. It smells like if you had just made a batch of some whipped cream, sweetened with a bit of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. I wonder what this is? Could it be sandalwood? Is it the rose and vanilla playing off the aldehyde creating this effect, somehow? I think a perfumer would know, but probably might not tell ;) It wore very close to the skin and I pretty much walked around with my nose glued to my wrist, all day. I love this. It will be mine!

Liu is a beautiful, abstract aldehydic floral that feels like all of the materials that went into Chanel no 5 were reorchestrated to be more plush, cuddly, and warm. In short, it definitely feels very "Guerlain does Chanel no 5," but it is definitely its own, original scent. Aldehydes dominate the top and give the whole scent a soapy profile, but in the beginning they are definitely joined by bergamot and rosemary, which is the first "Guerlainesque" trait. The jasmine, ylang ylang, rose core feels similarly balanced to no 5. Whereas no 5 goes into a civet-heavy, musky, sweet-grassy drydown, Liu goes for vanilla and woods with a smooth animalic roundedness. Liu is cozy where no. 5 is angular. Would read to many as feminine based on current associations and assumptions about perfume, but honestly the cozy, warm, dryness feels perfectly unisex in my point of view. Edited to add: after experiencing the extrait from the 70's, some additional thoughts--it's not miles away from the Les Parisiennes version, but the bergamot is sharper and brighter (which makes it feel more fully Guerlainesque as the vintage Guerlains are so bergamot heavy), and the vanilla smoother and deeper. The parfum also makes me realize that the overall scent reminds me more of vintage Arpege parfum and also a bit like Ernest Beaux's original Bois des Iles, but less sandalwood-overdose. Note that Beaux's Bois des Iles is very different than the Polge reorchestration that started in the 80's and has dictated what the current scent is. The original feels like more of a straight aldehydic floral bouquet but with a strong spicy sandalwood undercurrent. Liu is definitely less "gingerbready" than that version, but the vanilla-woods-flowers-aromatic citrus feels more in line with that vintage Chanel than with what contemporary no 5 smells like.

Bought Liu the first time a summer in the 1980' in Geneva. 20ml edition and fell in love. Eau de cologne only, sadly as it did not last long as such. Later had to buy directly from the Guerlain shop in Paris. Still EdC. Guerlain shipped when I could not visit. It was re-launched a few years back, now in eau de parfum (!) belonging The Exclusive Collection available in the Guerlain boutiques in Paris, Geneva as well as Guerlain.com, international site only it seems. Love the strength. Use the stopper as enough strength in it. It is from the same time period as Chanel no5, chypre and I like both but Liu is a notch more elegant in its scent. History (partly copied from website): An ardent aficionado of opera, Jacques Guerlain couldn’t help but fall under the spell of Puccini’s Turandot. It is difficult to resist the charm of Liu, a woman as beautiful as she is heroic, for whom he composes this olfactory poem in which aldehydes play one of their most amazing roles. The aldehydes dominate the head notes as does rose and jasmine, sensual, the fragrance mellows into calm and voluptuous notes. And vanilla quickly harmonises these accents with those of iris and wood. Website states it is a 1929 re-edition and I am not sure this means it was altered, ever so slightly or not as I can not smell any difference in the old version eau de cologne to new eau de perfume, thank heavens! Aldehyde Floral. Rare, feminine, timeless. Top notes: aldehydes. Heart notes: rose, jasmine. Base notes: vanilla, woody notes, iris.

If this review causes you to want to smack me, I can understand. It's going to sound pompous and know-it-all-ish, and I do apologize. But here goes anyway... Not long ago, I was lucky enough to make one of my dreams come true. There I was, upstairs at the Guerlain flagship shop on the Champs Elysees. I had sniffed and sampled many fragrances. Some old, some new. Time to make a decision (DH says). One scent, above the rest, kept stalking me. Liu. It would catch me unaware, all of a sudden with a citrus jasmine animalic wallop to the nose. And then turn-around and play very nice, with that gorgeous trademark Guerlain base and vanilla spiked with Rosemary. This is the one, I said. Does it remind me of Chanel No. 5? Yes and no. It does in the way that the floral notes are perfect. There is that bit of growl that both share. I adore No. 5 and feel that it is probably the most recognizable and distinctive fragrance on Earth. But the one thing it lacks (with all due respect) is that certain character that only belongs to the best Guerlains. Some intrinsic Magic. I love Liu.

As a Guerlain fan and collector, this is my FAVOURITE Guerlain! This is a beauty! Aldehydic, not too sweet, and a slight bit animalic. Compared to No.5, both have the aldehydic opening however I find that No.5 is much sweeter and warmer while Liu is more animalic, drier and not very sweet. Reminds me more of Cuir De Russie mix with No.5, that's how I would describe Liu. Perhaps vintage No.5 without the decaying of notes may smell like this, who knows, however what I described above was compared to the modern No.5 (2013 batch). I have a vintage bottle with trace amounts remaining of Liu and I have written this review based on the Modern EDP as part of the Parisiennes range, I would so love to get my hands on a bottle however at $300, theres a lot to think about for me before splashing my cash.

(EDT in vintage Black & Gold Box) This fragrance is incredibly lovely. It's not as spicy as Mitsouko or L'Heure Bleue. With my chemistry this scent is very comfortable, sort of like an old friend who really understands you. There is nothing loud or powerful about the EDT. It has great longevity but wears very close to the skin. There is something crisp and fresh in this juice that is lacking in Mitsouko and L'Heure Bleue. The sibling status is very recognizable though Unlike some others here, I can't wear Chanel No 5 in anything but pure extrait and don't find any similarities to the Chanels at all. This fragrance gives me a really nice vibe, sort of sympatico maybe.

This is a review of the Les Parisiennes version, which I had a chance to test today. Mind you this is the only time I've smelled it, but from this first impression I can say that yes, it is reminiscent of Chanel N5, but in a distinctly Guerlain way. The first burst is almost undeniably N5, but also, I feel, a bit more effervescent. As it dries down there's a hint of Shalimar, a hint of L'heure Bleue, but it remains very much itself. Right now I'm having trouble keeping my nose away from my arm.

Guerlain Liu - For years I only had a tiny sample that I cherished like no other one in my huge stash of samples. I never thought that I would be so lucky and own a BEE BOTTLE of Liu! I feel so honored, happy and in awe, to have my own Liu. It's so regal and feminine, the best aldehydic fragrance beside Chanel no.5, with the most crisp and sparkly feeling that's so perfect for Spring! I feel like I have to dress up to be worthy of wearing this beautiful perfume!

Liu by Guerlain, has been relaunched in a luxury box, with a vintage style spray to attach separately and in a concentration of eau de parfum. It is now so strong that I hesitate to attach the pump spray. A dab of the stopper is plenty! It belongs to Guerlain's Exclusive collections, Les Parisiennes. Absolutely adored by my skin!

I tried a vintage decant of Liu today and I felt a wave of pleasure flow over me and a sense of well being and balance. This was followed by sadness over what is missing in the modern perfume industry. The original Guerlains were true works of art.

(Current EdP review) Its opening is quite similar to Chanel No5, but the drydown is cleaner, woodier than No5, and also can feel guerlain's vanilla in the drydown

I hate Chanel. I love Liu. A lovely powdery floral aldehyde. But it does not last long.

This review is for the new eau de parfum from the Les Parisiennes collection. Now, this is a very interesting beauty we have here, let me just say! I acquired my bottle today, and as of yet have not been able to test it directly on my skin. I only dabbed the stopper on a piece of paper as a little test run. While Still wet on the paper card, Liu sure does remind me quite a bit of Chanel's iconic N5. Sooner than you might think however, the warm and resinous guerlinade accord kicks in and I'm instantly reminded of yet another huge classic: Shalimar. Liu is like a calmed down version of Shalimar smothered by a big dollop of N5. This phase doesn't last very long. It swiftly dries down further, leaving the N5 and Shalimar notes no more than supporting backbones in the shadow of a glorious fusion between moss, wood and dried rose petals. It now seems to have taken on a much "darker" approach all of a sudden. Together, all of the different phases makes the lovely Liu come across as a mix between N5 for the aldehydes and flowers, Shalimar for the warm vanillic touch and something akin to Vol de Nuit for the woody/mossy tones. Still, it's mostly N5's aldehyde sparkle top gradually shifting into a dark green mossy/herbal (rosemary)? dry down with traces of the opulent guerlinade holding it together. Compared to N5 though, Liu is definitely the "darker" one. Liu may very well include some of the elements belonging to these other classics but as Liu begins it's transformation in the dry down, you will begin to see how unique and complex Liu's beauty is. This is one dry down worth experiencing! When placing the two next to each other, Liu comes off as quite a bit more dry and mysterious than N5. Liu is also very unisex smelling to my nose, much more so than what N5 is. The notes pyramid doesn't really do it any justice either. Liu is a very complex scent to me, with many layers. I can't wait to see how it will evolve with my personal chemistry and I'll be back to update when I find out. PS: Luca Turin apparently labeled Liu as one of the dullest of the Guerlains.. Pfft!!! What does he know, right?! Liu is a gorgeous beauty! Right up there with the other classic Guerlain staples. One more thing, just because Jaques Guerlain MIGHT have been inspired by Chanel N5 to make Liu does not automatically make it bland, unworthy or exactly the same scent! Do every single aldehyde scent smell similar? I think not. Not everyone can be a true original! At least Liu is a great representative of the aldehyde group. Besides, Jaques made sure to put his signature Guerlain stamp all over his creation. Liu and N5 might be related in many ways belonging to the same olfactory group, still I would surely never confuse one with the other! You can just tell that N5 is a Chanel and Liu is a Guerlian! Liu, Vega and Vol de Nuit (all containing aldehydes) are my three fav "classic" Guerlains, so there! Decent lasting power, it's been well over seven hours and Liu is still here. Sillage is comfortably moderate.

As others already commented I agree that Liu is the next of kin of Chanel n.5. Just deeper I guess. Very strong on the aldheides, a warm vanilla base in the classical Guerlain way, add a damascus rose and some resins in the drydown - all the way mix plenty of aldheides of course! Very classy, sophisticated. Needs a styled woman & cool weather to go well with.

I am reviewing pure parfum from 30 ml gold tester bottle (flat spray). Interestingly, I bought it with the same bottle of Vega and if you test them wrist to wrist, you feel a big difference between them. Vega is aldehydic clean, and Liu is dirty and salty. I can not understand why animalic notes not mentioned anywhere.

It smells great. It's a gorgeous aldehydic floral. But how dare they charge 235 euros for a perfume that turns into a skin scent within two hours and totally gone in another two?!

Reminds me of Chanel no5, only better. I couldn't wear no5 because I never connected to it. Liu on another hand is the right balance. This works for me. Definitely worth trying.

A cool chypre and powdery scent, a high-class ghostly scent.

Liu's primary significance is in Jacques Guerlain's first aldehyde floral fragrance. The stage was moved to Yuan Dynasty China, named after Liu, the maidservant who died of love in Puccini's opera "Turandot", but there was no oriental characteristic in the smell. I think Liu is too conservative. Of course, Guerlain has always been conservative, yes, Guerlain always follows the tradition, both inside and outside, first-class technology, first-class connotation, Liu is an exception. Liu is restrained, hiding his inner feelings. Liu's fragrance is really in line with the character's image, very tender. But Liu's dullness was palpable. After the meager aldehyde fragrance dissipated, Liu was just a duet of jasmine and roses. The powdery iris was beaten thinly and lightly, and the vanilla vaguely formed a line, which was long and continued the fragrance. Liu has form, but vague curves.

Ok......Take Chanel #5 and triple the aldehydes !!!!!!!!!!!!! But..yeah....it is not really a #5 dupe/clone really. Just does not work for me. One of VERY FEW Guerlain's that I just do not like at all.

The aldehydes don't agree with my skin. I see the Chanel #5 similarity.

On a hot rainy steamy day, you know nothing is going work on your chemistry, so even your loves sit waiting on the dresser, looking at each, with big eyes, much like the toys in Toy Story, when a human walks in they play dead. I'm in a rush for an appointment, I am befuddled, what fragrance, what fragrance, hurry........Sigh. If I even forget to put my earrings in, and discover later that I did not, I always look back, why. It was the decision, that in my arsenal, I had nothing for such a day like today, I just knew it. Instead of ruining me with a fragrance that I love now, after wearing in such weather. I had Liu out from yesterday and decided that after yesterdays test run, with one small dab, I'll give it a try. After dabbing on my wrists, neck and décolleté. It started to heat up. With this wet jungle heat, oh wow, what a beautiful aura of embraced me. Suffice to say, I have now added Liu to that list of the few I already have that I know play well in wet, hot weather. Funny how only certain juices work in the ominous heat that brings danger, floods, bad hair days and the likes. My only regret, I hadn't tried this precious elixir sooner. Give it whirl on a day such as this, I think you'll come back to her many times. Wow, I love Guerlain. Some are hits, some misses, but when it's a hit, that hit is "hit out of the park again". I really am so glad I bought this. I do believe mine is the latest juice bought in the gold boxed, Bee Bottle. If I don't put my last touch on, fragrance, I feel I'm completely unready for the day. Now, to find my earrings........... Edit: Bee Bottle, boxed in black and in a case with atomizer included if you choose to use it, and it also has a Burgundy ribbon. LOVE......

I have had the good fortune of wearing three different incarnations of Liu and can hopefully offer some insight as to the differences between versions. The newest incarnation of Liu (in the Parisiennes bottle with the burgundy ribbon) is a completely different fragrance from the earlier Parisiennes reissue (with the cream-colored ribbon) and the vintage EdT (gold and black box). The current Parisiennes opens with a gorgeous blast of aldehydes. These aren't the sparkly aldehydes of No. 5 - they are heavier, more citric, and waxier. The jasmine then kicks in - it's a somewhat light and fresh jasmine, similar to that of No. 5. The drydown is strongly reminiscent of L'Heure Bleue, with violet, iris, and heliotrope. This version is the love child of No. 5 EdP and L'Heure Bleue, and it's as beautiful as it sounds. The older Parisiennes version and the vintage EdT are indistinguishable to my nose. This is a much different beast from the newer version, which, as gorgeous is it is, almost seems dumbed-down in comparison. The older versions have a heavier, shorter-lived aldehydic opening than the newer version, and then the jasmine kicks in. And oh, what a jasmine it is! Refined yet animalic, dry yet sultry. The drydown is musky, but without the chewy, sweet, resinous cloud of the No. 5 EdP drydown or the violet-hued haze of L'Heure Bleue. This version is the worldier older sister to No. 5 and the newer Parisiennes version - think Marlene Dietrich smoking a cigarette in a sleek white pantsuit versus Marilyn Monroe dancing in a cherry-print sundress. Both are worthy of adoration, but they suit different occasions and temperaments.

Liu is a curiously shape-shifting fragrance on me -- on first impression, the starchy-crisp aldehydes are at the forefront. After a little while, a bright lemon-inflected jasmine note is revealed. Just as I think I know what this fragrance is trying to do, I begin to catch whiffs of the Barbasol I used to steal from my dad to shave my legs with. For a long time, Liu almost smells like two different perfumes. One is that sunny aldehydic jasmine, the other is the dense creamy foam of that barbershop classic. They never really seem to coexist entirely, rather I will smell one and then the other, alternating on and off, for most of the day. The final effect calls to my mind a smiling, idealized couple freshly showered and shaved going out on a fancy date. Liu has similar notes to Chanel no. 5 but ultimately I think they are completely texturally different. With the older Guerlains, you get a few movements which can be wildly different from each other. They are almost like little films. Liu is in this mode. Chanels don't really do that, imo. They make one very coherent statement right out of the gate and stick to it. Such is the difference between Liu and no. 5 -- it ends up being a matter of which style you prefer.

If Chanel No. 5 and Arpège are studies in the aldehydic style, no. 22, is an essay in it, and Guerlain's Liu is a PhD dissertation in it. For the record, I think this is closer to no. 22, but let's not quibble. Liu does what the others don't: perfects the aldehyde blend in an austere, dry, yet sensual and deeply womanly manner without inducing sneeze fits, all the while never being powdery, dusty, or chalky. The Vetiver gives it a dry, vaguely smoky, temptingly masculine edge, while the Guerlinade speaks softly of and hints at sensuousness and womanly wiles, while at the same time the aldehydes rein it in, keeping that Guerlinade from radiating the sumptuous warmth and exoticism is exhibits in the house's more "Guerlainish" compositions. When I smell this I picture a beautiful black haired, grey eyed woman dressed modestly in a subtle moss green Indian silk garment. When a perfume conjures imagery like that, you know it is quite special.

( Reissued 2009 Review ) This is by far the best olfactory reinterpretation of Chanel N5, so much better than a lot of n5's wannabes fragrance out there, like Le Dix, First by Van Cleef.. And the List goes on... Jacques Guerlain cut all the heavy stuff (Sandalwood, Civet, Patchouli and oakmoss) and slow down the aldehyde levels from the original N5, this makes liu more tender and wearable fragrance. You will experience an obvious comparison between Liu And Chanel N5 Eau Premiere. In my own personal opinion I see Liu a little more true to the original N5 than the Eau de Premiere. Overall Eau de Premiere and Liu smell similar but there are important differences. On one hand there's liu placing more emphasis on Neroli, hints of soft Woody-Vanilla, and the typical Guerlain Orris note. And in the other hand ylang Ylang, vetiver, neroli and lemony notes shine more on Eau de Premiere. This beauty is definitely recommended to Chanel N5's lovers.

I have four bottles of Guerlain Liu, two of them being bee bottles. One is with the burgundy ribbon and the other with a crème ribbon; the other two I have are 2021 bottles. As a lover of Chanel N°5 in all its iterations, I see how the comparison between Liu and N°5 is made. However, I see Liu as being unique to Guerlain. The aldehydes are not the fatty or waxy aldehydes of vintage N°5 eau de parfum or eau de cologne, nor are they quite as strong as the woody sparkliness of N°5 eau de toilette. Not quite the extrait either. Bee bottle Liu is very airy, light, ethereal in her own way. I can smell the vanilla and the rosemary quite a bit. If anything, Liu is the love child of Chanel N° eau de toilette and Robert Piguet Baghari, with Coty Lady Stetson and Chanel N°5 Eau Première somewhere within the family tree. I love both N°5 and Liu.

(Second review) I pulled my first review because i've now sampled this for a month. This opens heavy, which I was not expecting (with the aldehydes and begamot); and stays heavy throughout. I suspect rosemary is the reason, which tends to sink on me. I'm not sure I would call this a floral green, but an 'herbal' green. I had a similar experience with Miller Harris's Fleur du Matin, which also has lots of herbs. I like Liu, and wouldn't mind owing a small decant of it. I find this scent helps with concentration and works well on a cold, winter day. I can't see this being mainstream popular, though, its too different. I'm tempted to say this would smell better in a potpourri jar than on my person, becasue it sits right on that line. It's only because I like everything going on outside of the rosemary that I can recommend it.

I cannot find it anywhere on this site (or even on Guerlain’s own site) but Guerlain has launched a new fragrance under the Liu name. It is not a reissue of the classic Liu being reviewed here but a unisex eau de perfum with notes of carnation, benzoin and woods available in the UK only from Harrods and Selfridges. It is in one size (50 ml) and one strength only for £140. If you are attracted to woody incenses, you should try it. I loved it but I have to say it didn’t last like an eau de parfum on me. After 4 hours it had virtually disappeared from my skin. Sillage is very, very moderate too. If there’s a way to add a new scent to the Fragrantica database, I haven’t found it. If there is a moderator reading this, perhaps you could look into adding Liu 2017?

Guerlain’s past is sanctified, anyone not likeminded is mistaken. But Liu is a stain on its altar’s pristine-white towel of creations... as it is an intentional copy. The storm of number 5 – a handful of years before Liu – must have been too upsetting to the house of Guerlain. This obviously explains why Liu was never relevant or defended by Guerlain, it simply doesn’t feel Guerlain. It is an amazing fragrance obviously, back in the 20’s it must have been heavenly; to die for. Cursed to endlessly carry the ultimate sin for any brand – that of paying tribute to another. Priced above Chanel 5, so fantastically black humor!

Liu is definitely similar to Chanel #5 in that the aldehydes feature prominently, especially in the opening. However, Liu evolves into something much drier, woodier and less sweet making it a little more unisex. There's a slightly darker and more mysterious thing going on in Liu and I think it's the hint of oakmoss (which is not included in the list of notes) that I'm picking up on as the scent dries down. Liu lies very close to the skin. I wish it lasted longer and projected more, but it I still find it beautiful and one of the most underrated Guerlain scents.

Intense aldehydes in classic form with strong woody notes. The opening of the green juicy citrus and neroli, is very similar to Chanel 5. It has also a strong presence of the rose which makes it somewhat different. As it dries, woody nuances govern over all other notes ...it has a deep and dense base composition.It's strong and long lasting. Classic , elegant and timeless fragrance. This year's Celebration edition in a bottle with pump and an ethereal fragrance with shimmering aromatic body powder looks amazing! It will be released as a limited edition.

I have some of the current Les Parisians edition of lovely Liu and it is wonderfully warm, woody, and rosy-floral. It is nice to wear to meetings because it is such a pleasant, gentle fragrance and I don't have to worry about overwhelming anyone. I long to try some vintage eau de cologne but have't found any that I could afford, yet. I have some vintage Chanel 22 which smells similar and some of the current version of Joy, also nice with some similar notes, but I love Liu so much more.

@ LizzieDee You are looking for LUI, not LIU. That new unisex scent has been launched, I tested it in the Champs Elysées Guerlain store in Paris this summer. In French, LUI means "him". LIU is a character from Turandot, an Opera. The bottle looks gorgeous when you are an Art Deco admirer. In hand... It's light and a bit cheap... LUI:Posh, pricy, forgettable IMO. LIU: a watered down masterpiece, perfect if you don't want to buy Chanel N°5.

This is a baby powder. Citrus baby powder, elegant, and sensual to be honest, i'm not being pervert since it's baby powder but it's just sensual and clean :D It has that vintage feeling of the modern French riviera in the "Kingdom of France" era! it's quite impressive to be specific but not a long lasting essence, hope it is.

I find this more wearable and tame than Chanel number 5, especially as it dries down. The aldehydes open really potent and give this an elegant and vintage aura, but it dries to a cozy scent that does not wear me like Chanel N5 while still feeling I should be dressed up.

The drydown is much like some vintage fragrances of mine, notably Antilope, My Sin, and Miss Dior. Don't tell me there's no oakmoss. Whatever it is, it's nice to have in a contemporary fragrance and I'm sure Guerlain's not telling (;

Yup, it’s Lui, not Liu. Thanks for putting me straight. Interesting that they are marketing this as unisex - that’s what th pack said - but the name means “Him”.

Just learned that Jaques Guerlain created this Chanel No. 5 near-clone because he was chagrined to discover his wife was wearing.......Chanel No. 5.

For all the ones like me who think that this is a similar perfume to Chanel N.5: Liu in Chinese (六) means 6, it isn't necessary a family name (刘)

Classix soap ... closed in fancy bottle if you like 5 ... you will love... Liu ... smells great on men ... and women..... of course master piece

-This smells like Dove soap. -Has a vintage, powdery vibe to it. -Reminiscent of what I imagine a 1940s ballroom would smell like. (-)

This aldehydic white floral remains sparkling when all other floral aldehydes have fallen flat. The best.

The dry down reminds me so much of Une fleur de Cassie...