Femme De HJ

Just dapped a sample of this on this morning just to get an idea... WOW! You can not get samples of the HJ anywhere and to find someone to swap a small sample was a miracle find. At 9am I was already swimming in delite. By 11am I was ready to jump on the HJ site for my next purchase. If this is the original "Feminine" and it does carry a strong resemblance to the Femme here are the notes Top note:Cassis-small buds, Grasse Jasmine, carnation and mandarine. Middle note: ylang-ylang, moroccan rose, and narcissus Background: Sandalwood, amber and musk

It has a spicy herbal element that lends to the classy dignified vibe, quite nice and not overly floral/feminine.

Elegant, discreet and unusual perfume. If Caron Accord 119 and Aromatics Elixir had an older elegant sister, Swiss Boarding school educated, fluent in German and French, this would be her signature scent. Perfect balance of herbs, florals, oakmoss and patchouli. I will say that my perfume from HJ predates the bottle that's listed here. Years ago, I was a fragrance sales associate in a small perfume boutique on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota FL. I purchased this in 1994 and it's still in pristine condition. I would imagine the 2010 date of creation is for the newer Femme and not the original.

Definitely an unusual perfume. Would not be a safe blind buy and smells nothing like the notes listed. The patchouli dominates this fragrance (having smelt HJ's "Patchouly" perfume, its the same patchouly used). Its earthy, green and herbal. Very unique. Its not an easy reach for me - I need to be in the mood for it (probably wear it once every 2 months).