Astronomy

Floral chypre.... not an oriental. Quite similar to 'Parfum de Peau', actually - but with a notable fruity element amidst the soapy, aldehydic florals. Clean, vibrant, powdery, with an aloof, late-19th century romantic vibe that occurs to me when I smell rose on a patch-heavy, chypre base. I have a hard time believing in the accuracy of a 2000 release-date. This -along with the textures of the deco-revivial packaging - brings me back to cultural references going on circa 1980. (Years I saw and lived through firsthand)

This is a very curious fragrance. The rose is so intence that it nearly loses its qualities and turns into a thick creamy powder, a lipstick. It was created in 2000 but in traditions of fifties. Very very strong sillage.

The note list can't be complete. Cassis is present! The presentation is pretty awesome. A big plastic shell encases it alongside a sample sized vial. This simply cannot be a Y2K release? I agree it screams '80s so if year 2000 is correct Arthes team were 15 years late in style and aroma, though "Astronomy" sounds appropriate for a Y2K perfume name.

Lovely, lipstick-y floriental in some of the tackiest packaging known to humankind. Smells way more high-end than it looks, with a definite vampy, old-school vintage feel. Like a softer, sweeter Diva or one of Elizabeth Taylor's Fragrant Jewels. ETA: This is divine layered with Chanel Cuir de Russie. Mmmmmm!