Les Zazous

Hmm...I will try to describe what I get from this beauty: a creamy, balmy rose in a bed of honeyed lavender, very comforting and close to the skin. Sillage is not very big but good, lasting power very good on my hair and neck. The lavender here is never dominating which I like (I m not a fan of lavender in my perfumes normally) but it gives a very cosy sleepy touch to the rose. Later the woody ambery note appears and is a compliment to the the sleeping rose in its lavender padded bed:) It s such a cuddly perfume, very very nicely put together. I love the soft veil which wafts along every time I move my head. For me one of the best Mecheri's. A close second to Iris D'Argent,Loukhoum Eau Poudree,Genie des BOis and Bois de Santal. I don't know where Fragrantica got the notes from but these are the notes from the website of Keiko herself: fresh aromatic chord,rose, lavender,sandalwood,balms,vetiver,ambery notes

A bright tie complements a dark suit. Although usually averse to floral notes, I took a punt on this fragrance after enjoying the delights of Oliban from the same house. In both cases, the perfumer succeeds in placing the rose accord at the service of the main attraction, so that the resinous heart of the fragrance is allowed to shine while the rose provides the perfect complement. After a bracing lavender opening, Les Zazous plays out a graceful pas de deux between the bolder, dryer woody notes and that soft and subtle Spectre de la Rose. Lovely!

Marvelous honey and warm balsamic fragrance, which sparkles around you! It is so elegant and in the same time playful and classic! Pure honey love. You cannot distinguish the notes one from another, but the mix they create is glorious! Warm, rich, deep, honey feeling which does its charming in subtle, but unforgettable way. I can ware it during day or in the evening. It has its own glowing power, different in both day or night. :-) I highly reccomend this fragrance for women who love the luxurious and rich honey notes. theboldnose.wordpress.com

I can see where people are coming from with the chergui comparisons, but I find this one much more wearable than chergui in that its not as sweet and resinous, more herbal powdery. It is a beautiful use of the note lavender, which does not overpower the fragrance at all but lends a comforting touch to the whole melody of notes. It's not as heavy as Chergui but longevity is good. It has an aromatic vibe about it and I'm loving it.

I find it totally sexy - just like Chergui - but not as often portable.