Le Temps des Secrets

A sweet and sour opening, like lemons, blackberries and cherries. Smells very pretty and clean, sweet. It's a very girly scent. After a while I can clearly smell the sweetness and cleanliness of peach and freesias, with an ever so slight hint of sandalwood and vanilla on the back. Very subtle, I don't mind reapplying this, the zesty opening always gives me a bit of joy and makes for a good pick me up. It's not a super projecting scent, I am able to smell it and maybe someone that hugs me can smell it too, it's a scent for you and not for the whole room. I picture a kind, well-mannered woman in her middle 20's wearing this fragrance, someone who is responsible, simple but well-dressed with what a woman starting her career can have. She is the one her friends come for for advice but is also bubbly and fun, not too serious. I'm wearing this today after a few weeks of switching between my fancier scents and today my boyfriend actually complimented my perfume, makes for a pretty gift since it has a beautiful bottle, is affordable and a crowd pleaser. I will definitely explore the other scents on this collection.

I bought this yesterday along side the another one from this collection, 'Bouquet d'Agrumes. The leaflet included with these scents say's that these Parfums were developed to reflect the scents of The Provence in Southern France. Incidentally; Nostradamus was born there. Provence in these day's being more famous for it's fresh market garden produce. I think I have to agree with takeasniff. Theses scents seem to aimed more at aromatherapy and naturalism. Jeanne Arthes makes amazing Parfums. They are after all French. There's just a hint of berry in this. Notes are undefinable. Longevity is good. A good all round alternative to the many expensive perfumes on the market these day's. I bought this at a tiny independent Chemist, who incidentally stocks the most amazing miniature perfume collection I have ever seen. A Tad over priced. But when one finds an outlet that stock what other's don't and he begs for business. I will travel to get what I want. And the exercise keeps me in shape. Anyway enough warbling. Just because it's inexpensive does not mean it's not good. Cheers T.

I have been wearing this occasionally over the past couple of years and each time, become more enamoured with its bitter almond, peach and floral woody strength. While the fragrance is more sweet than what I normally reach for, the bitter almond grounds it, makes it more approachable and wearable with peach and some litchi providing prominent sweet and spicy fruit. Floral notes - particularly blackberry blossom - and woods support and, overall, it is a grownup cocktail. Perfect for this time of year when Spring wants to spring, but Winter pops by on occasion to remind of its chills; it also fits hot Summer days wonderfully.

I know this review will sound weird, but I don't care. This fragrance makes me think of fairies and sex. I call it sex with fairies perfume. It is very magical but at the same time sensual. The effect of this perfume in me is very strange, but I love it so much exactly because of that. It is very feminine, elegant, magical, mystical and sensual. Whenever I apply it I think about fairies, magical beings, the power of the moon, spells, and sex lol.

I got 60ml from TK Maxx for ridiculously low price, like 8 dollars. It reminds me of something between flowerbomb and la vie est belle. Just without patchouly and lighter, more bearable. It is really nice and I enjoy it a lot because I like flowerbomb very much as well. Projection and longevity are quite ok for such an inexpensive fragrance. Plus the bottle is very nice and well done.