Lalique Le Parfum

In the older A-Z guide, Tania Sanchez dismisses this as a "terribly frumpy" "peony-oriental," and as much as I admire her (and Turin too), I must disagree with her. (My standards are nowhere near as high, which makes it easier.) To my nose this is not particularly peony forward (although I love peony, so I might just think of that as "ooh, something here smells gooooood!"). Neither is it what I would call an oriental, exactly, although the West Indian bay and pink pepper add a little glamorous, globe-trottin' something-something. I mostly get vanilla, but as others have noted, it's not especially sweet--nowhere near as sweet as the vanilla in Mon Guerlain or Guess Seductive Noir. With the ebullient citrus on top, Lalique Le Parfum feels lighter than a gourmand, lighter than most vanilla fragrances these days (although it does remind me here and there of earlier vanilla frags--maybe a little bit Vanilla Fieldsish at moments?). It also reminds me the tiniest bit of pine oil floor soap, but that's a smell I really like, so I'm not complaining. I do not find it hysterical or screechy in the slightest; my nose might be less developed than Ms. Sanchez's, or I might have a weaker batch, or tastes vary, or some combination of the above. I would not be at all surprised if this had been reformulated a time or two since that guide came out. Give it a chance, and sniff it for yourself, even if you do worship at the altar of Turin/Sanchez (as I mostly do). If nothing else, the bottle is very heavy and nice for what is now a cheapie, and you can remove that silly silk tassel if it gets you down. (I don't really care for the Delina tassel either, or the Delila one, which is what I have.) Update: As this dries down, I'm smelling more of the vanilla, but the citrussy and aromatic top notes are still discernible. I'm not sure how I would categorize this fragrance. It's almost like a vanilla freshie, which seems like a weird concept, but it just doesn't feel dense and ambery enough to fit my definition of an oriental. Domique Ropion certainly is an interesting nose--this doesn't smell anything like the other Ropion creations I have smelled, certainly not Alien. I sign on to alphairone's excellent review from 10/23--this is a great gateway into vanilla fandom. Update: hours after I put it on, my husband turned on the heat on our first floor and said, "Why does it smell like the Pillsbury Dough Boy lives down here?" I had him smell my neck, and yep: it's Le Parfum. I still smell the bay leaf quite strongly, but to him it is mostly vanilla--and he likes it, although I doubt I could get him to wear it, even though I think this is just about perfectly unisex. As is the Pillsbury Doughperson, technically. Update: Still going strong. The sillage must be intense because my husband insists that he can smell it all over the house now, and I swear I didn't overspray. I'm starting to get the Shalimar comparisons now, but that is only a good thing as far as I am concerned because I love Shalimar. In fact, I would go so far as to say that I prefer Lalique Le Parfum to the Shalimar Iris Milléssime flanker, or, as I call it "Homer Simpson Shalimar" owing to its uncanny donut impersonation.

I'm super impressed because Lalique Le Parfum has that DNA I always look for in perfumes; however, since I love a good medicinal-sweet, dark, and opulent scent profile, it's a bit repetitive in my collection and smells like two of my favorite fragrances (but we'll talk about that later). LLP smells aromatic upon spray. It smells like a lovely combination of salty pepper and a fresh, minty, green, herbaceously bitter leaf that you soaked in a cold glass of cola. As it develops, it starts smelling mildly makeup powder-y, then dries down to a sweet creamy vanilla. I've seen people say that the vanilla LLP has is a non-gourmand vanilla but I beg to differ. The vanilla in this is gourmand-leaning and reminds me of a cake batter, and weirdly enough, a buttered vanilla cake batter with cola... I kinda... dig that? Well, aren't you unique !! It has that cola smell that most old-school or may I politely say classic and iconic perfumes have, such as: Obsession, Youth Dew, Opium, Shalimar, Joop! Homme, and other fragrances I haven't mentioned, which is why people might think it's mature but imo anyone can make it work bc it's versatile and it has quite the appeal to a younger audience bc it has that ever-so-slightly juvenile sweetness. BY THE WAY I’M NOT EVEN KIDDING WHEN I SAY THIS. THIS SMELLS LIKE JOLLIBEE’S COKE FLOAT 😭 STRAIGHT UP I wouldn't say I'm upset because this is a beautiful fragrance but in my collection, it's a super repetitive scent profile and I'm currently not in need of more additions to my roster of "dark-rich-medicinal-sweet" fragrances because what's the point of owning hundreds of bottles that smell like they're all in the same ballpark? Especially bc I already found my perfect baby for that (ofc, my signature, Mugler Aura !! When I catch more back up bottles, when I catch you Aura) Like I said earlier, it does smell similar to two fragrances I own which are JPG Classique EDP 2017 and Mugler Aura. LLP smells suppperrr close to these two perfumes it's as if LLP is their baby. Layering these two = LLP. Dead Ringer. LLP smells like JPG Classique EDP 2017 without the indolic florals, especially on the initial spray like PLEASE they are 90% similar. LLP smells like an unperfected draft of Mugler Aura. It's like Aura's less interesting and less complex version. Both super sweet-mint, green vanilla, and leaning towards play-doh territory. Aura develops way better, LLP almost stays linear and basic vanilla-ish. Aura is vanilla in an "ice cream" way and LLP is vanilla in a "cake" way. On the late dry down tho when the perfume is about to wear off in an hour, LLP is an Aura dead ringer. love love loveeeeee LLP but seriously, when I buy a new perfume I should prioritize scent profiles that I don't have in my collection so I don't smell like a slightly tweaked version of my perfume from yesterday. Please, imagine smelling 5% different when rotating between 6 perfumes in a week? That's not fun. UPDATE: No, it no longer reminds me of Aura but VERY MUCH still a super similar perfume to JPG Classique EDP 2017 !! Both have lovely sweet cola qualities !!

I really do believe that in later formulations the BayLeaf was toned down a bit bc Ive smelled this on some folks im the past and that Bay Leaf note was super strong and made this smell quite a bit more "Mature" and ya could just tell that it was, well... 🍃!BAYLEAF!🍃, lol! My newer bottle still has the BayLeaf but its not nearly as prominent or distinguishable and doesn't necessarily come accross as "BayLeaf", it just smells like something herbal/aromatic and ts just enough to cut through the sweet, almost bright Vanilla and also helps Lalique Le Parfume smell more "Unisex." Le Parfum is one of those very rare cases where atleast IMO, the reformulation has actually IMPROVED and modernized the DNA/Scent profile, especially since the fragrance does seem to retain its potency! As a man when Id first tried this I thought maybe it smelled too Feminine, but after wearing it out and about and for work, its actually pretty genderless especially for today's pallette. Also a little bit goes a very long way! Im a bit of an Over-Sprayer, but with Le Parfum I only need 2 spritzes on my neck and 2 on my shirt and I can smell it on myself for nearly 12 hours with good projection for around 4 hours! This is probably my favorite Vanilla forward fragrance bc its not a "Gourmand Vanilla" Its really bright and almost "effervescent". Its really GORGEOUS and truley smells like it costs so much more than the 40-ish bucks it goes for at discounters. A 10 outta 10 Non-Gourmand Vanilla for sure! And the compliments are a daily thing Iemme tell ya'll! I choose a "Fragrance of the week" for work, today makes my 3rd straight day wearing it to work and Ive recieved complimemts each day Ive worn it. I even asked one of my co-workers who'd complimented me if she thought it was a Feminine scent and she said "I don't know, I dont think so?" So fellas, if ya like your Vanilla scents, don't be Scurred & Confised! Give this intoxicating scent a try! Eaaasy on the trigger tho bc Lalique Le Parfum is POTENT and I do feel that if over done it may just come accross much more feminine. CHEERS and thanks to whomever took time to read my review!

Lalique by Lalique opens with a strikingly fresh-spicy accord, where bay leaf takes center stage—confident, aromatic, and unmistakably green. It is delicately lifted by pink pepper and bergamot, creating a composition that feels both crisp and faintly smoked. This opening alone signals a masterclass in classical perfumery: bold, distinctive, and impeccably composed. The transition is seamless. Bay leaf softens into heliotrope, shifting from aromatic sharpness into a diffused floral haze. Almond and jasmine soon emerge, elevating the fragrance into a more textured, luminous realm. The almond is not sweetened or heavy but green and almost pulp-like, as if its milky sap were still flowing. Jasmine follows in a distinctly late twentieth-century style—bright, crystalline, and edged with a golden clarity that recalls the grandeur of its 80s and 90s heyday. The base deepens the narrative with remarkable sophistication. Vanilla appears fully matured—spiced rather than sugared—interwoven with sandalwood and green patchouli. Together they suggest a new exotic and oriental dimension shaped with precision and elegance by a perfumer unafraid to expand the boundaries of his craft. Tonka bean embraces this direction, amplifying its warmth and extending its reach. Throughout, the bay and bergamot pairing remains a constant thread—fresh, lucid, and never intrusive. It neither competes nor fades, but rather sustains the fragrance’s core structure with effortless poise. The composition is versatile, well-balanced in projection and intensity, and comfortably unisex in a modern context. What is most remarkable is the clarity of each note. Every element is fully realized, distinct, and expressive, yet disciplined enough to serve the whole. It is akin to a gathering of great tenors—each voice powerful and unique, yet unified in purpose—resulting in a performance of unmatched harmony and immortal impact.

UnfrigginBELIEVABLE!!! This vanilla is perfection! I...am kicking...myself....SO HARD right now!!! I spent close to $800 on "Jimmy Choo - Vanilla Love" bottles last year just to have backups (and one bottle for a close friend) and "Lalique - Le Parfum" is like two steps above that!!! It lasts longer, has better sillage, has that nice powdery mid, and no fruitiness. ARGH!! I could have bought enough "Le Parfum" to last me a lifetime with that "Vanilla Love" money!!!!!! I'll still use up my backup bottles of "Vanilla Love" but !@#$!@# am I mad that I'm just now finding out about "Lalique - Le Parfum" I honestly didn't expect that much from "Le Parfum" when I saw it over a year ago...probably why I didn't buy it immediately. I thought the "Bay leaf" would give it a grassy green tinge like "Alexandria Fragrances - Moonstruck" and I didn't want to shell out $$ for that experience again. So I didn't even bother getting a sample of "Le Parfum"...just added it to my list of "Vanillas to acquire...eventually". Boy oh boy did I mess up BIG TIME by not getting this IMMEDIATELY!!! >=[ I've been going through my entire vanilla fragrance collection trying to find out what vanilla I can layer/wear with my custom bottle of "AF - Funtastic" and now I FINALLY have it. Perfect powderiness, perfect vanilla, perfect sweetness, perfect strength and projection, just overall perfection! I know it's a great one when my wife AND mother are trying to steal it from me. This is going to be sooooo perfect for the workplace in the spring and I know it's going to layer with ALL of my spring/summer fragrances PERFECTLY! I've already ordered a backup bottle and I'll probably be ordering at least 3-4 more for close family and friends. This is just....amazing. Literally, perfect!

I recently tried this one day after work. The first spray was a surprise. i was expecting a sweeter fragrance. But what I got was something a bit more exotic. Okay, I said that smells kind of strange, not unpleasant, just not what I expected. Well, I went out that afternoon to run some errands and when I got back home and entered my bedroom, I smelled this odor. At first, I looked around to see if something had spilled on the floor. I mean it smelled rich, sweet and elegant, yet almost seductively intoxicating. I was determined to find out where the odor was coming from. I started taking clothes off my bed and all of a sudden, I took the blouse that I had on that I changed before I left to run my errands. Apparently when I sprayed some of the perfume on my hand, some had gotten on the blouse that I had on at that time. I then smelled my hand, and the scent was on my hand, but faint. I have never seen a fragrance evolve into something so amazing. I didn't even recognize this scent from what I first sprayed on my hand. I think the fact that I had gloves on masked the evolution while I was running errands. My gloves smell absolutely glorious this morning. Edit: Well, I wore this perfume to work today and i got compliments all over the place. As I walked by, people would turn their head. A lot of them asked what the name of the perfume that I was wearing. I just said "oh it's just a little something that I picked up and that I wasn't ready to share at the moment. The men laughed, some of the women gave me the evil eye. I thought sorry ladies, I did my homework and will not let you look at it until I am ready. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. Love Fragrantica! We rule.

One can tell just by smelling it that Lalique Le Parfum was created good years ago. This is an aromatic vanilla scent that lacks the excessive sweetness of the vanillas created in 2020’s. I love both types of vanilla, all kinds of vanilla to be honest, even though I prefer sweet perfumes in general. The way I see Lalique Le Parfum it’s like a fresh breath of air in a world oversaturated with sugary sweet vanilla. It’s not a vanilla scent that’s green and smells unpleasant, nothing to fear. It’s actually a very nuanced perfume. Has a green character from bay leaf and patchouli, has some powdery aspects from almonds and heliotrope, spicy nuances given by pink pepper, a bit of citrus in the opening from bergamot, a beautiful, lush jasmine added in the heart, so it’s a very complex scent. Takes you on a bit of a journey through different phases of evolution! And it is beautiful and smooth! I have blind bought Lalique Le Parfum became I was intrigued for years and I have found it now for an incredible low price. Imagine getting this for less than an Arabic perfume! And the presentation is gorgeous, yeah, the cap is plastic but overall, I feel like more people would be pleasantly surprised if they would give this scent a try! Lalique Le Parfum represents to me a different kind of vanilla that what I have usually in my collection, an old school vanilla/tonka centric perfume with a bit of uniqueness and personality! The one thing that’s really not impressive about this scent it’s the performance. The bottle I’ve got (assuming current formulation) is a very soft scent that sits close to the skin. Moderate performance at best..

Hi I am a person who has followed the reviews from this post so I can conclude to buy this perfume bottle without any further thought. I am very worried because maybe the feelings of the majority will sometimes be different from my personal feelings. However, fortunately I decided to buy it. It has been the most enlightening of my many blind purchases. Before Lalique's Le Parfum, I had a bottle of Encre noise Sport, and I was impressed with the fragrances from this brand. Good price, good scent, good fragrance. Le Parfum is a warm spicy vanilla fragrance =))) It's sweet but it's not feminine sweetness, but I think it's the kind of sweetness suitable for unisex. I smell a little spicy from the first notes, I guess it is the smell of West India Bay and Pink Pepper. It is completely impossible to smell grapefruit in the top notes. The middle note is a typical jasmine scent but still has something warm. Very quickly, from jasmine to warm, sweet vanilla. I'm not very clear about each ingredient but I can smell the vanilla and sandalwood quite clearly. It is the woody vanilla scent that is both warm and different, which makes this scent quite interesting. Good price when I bought it on sale on Jomashop. I think it is suitable for autumn and winter use. In the summer, it makes everything suffocating. Impressive scent retention, I sprayed it on my way to work at 8AM and until the evening when I got home at 7PM it was still smelling good. At less than $40 for a bottle of this perfume, what more could you ask for? ^^

I just popped in here after my first "Full wear" of Lalique Le Parfume to say that Whoever claimes that the performace/longevity is poor for this fragrance, must sadly be suffering from smoking too much Crack! This stuff has excellent performance and sillage. I am VERY impressed! The Powdery, ethereal, sweet Vanilla is absolutely GORGEOUS! That stroke of GENIUS with the Bay Leaf which cuts through the sweet/powdery Vanilla is freakin' awesome and sets this fragrance apart from all these "Cookie-Cutter" Vanilla "Niche" fragrances which costs WAYYY TO MUCH anyways! And although that phrase "Niche quality" gets thrown around way too much, I find it very fitting with Lalique Le Parfume, this is very unique and high quality. I liked it before when spraying it on tester strip and my wrist to sniff on it, but as a full wear?? INTOXICATING! Im now at work and have gotten compliments upto 5 hours after application (4 sprays mind you). Superb fragrance which hits way above its pricepoint! 10 outta 10 NO DOUBT! Look, if ya dont own this and are worried about the bay-leaf being off putting, or you do own it, but havent worn it bc of the bay-leaf, just wear this and give it a shot! You may just fall in love with it like myself and others Ive read reviews about who were initially put off by the "Wierd bay-leaf note", but now love this fragrance. Its about $30! And if ya want something unique for winter.. her ya go!! Oh and btw, Im a dude and consider this quite a unisex Vanilla frag! Just go for it

Le Parfum is the ultimate vanilla-forward fragrance for me in that it incorporates Dominique Ropion's ingenious move of using West-Indian bay leaf (Pimenta racemosa) to aromatize the vanilla. Yes, this is the same bay used in the classic Bay Rum colognes, rather than the Laurus nobilis we use to flavor soups, sauces and seafood (though that could create interest in fragrance as well). Pimenta racemosa has facets of clove, cinnamon, and its own ineffable aromatic greenish "bay rum" quality that sets it apart. This creates a contrast with the vanilla and a fizzy-fluffy-powdery heliotrope, giving it an androgynous quality: it can easily question perceptions of gender in fragrance: Le Parfum is unisex with a capital U. Its sillage may give suggestions on fresh tobacco to the nose due to tonka, but the almond floral nutty vanilla pushes it in a more tender, supple direction. Feeling autumnal and cozy, it warms the late October chill, and never veers into gourmand territory: there's no caramel, praline, no heavy maltol, just ever so slightly grounded with patchouli in the base. Might I add, this is one that makes me want to hug others like a Care Bear— look at that, here's an image of vanilla beans on my tummy. It turns out that Le Parfum opened the door for better appreciating vanilla in fragrance all around; I've learned that I can more than handle it as the centerpiece rather than a supporting note in ambers and tobacco. I've warmed up to vanilla as it has warmed me up.

Okay, I know that we all have different noses, with different takes... But the review that says something along the lines of vanilla pudding stuffed into a turkey seasoned with bay leaf? I'm sorry???? Lol I got NONE of that! The bay leaf initially creates a very camphor-like essence to the perfume without the astringency of camphor. It's actually really pretty and refreshing. I got this with Mercedes-Benz Club Black for Christmas from my boyfriend and I LOVE them together. I don't get much of the vanilla/tonka from Lalique as the bay leaf/patchouli/sandalwood are pretty prominent, that's why I layer with Club Black to bring out a ambery/vanilla to the scent bubble. Either way, Lalique is beautiful in a upscale new-age shop, artisan bath/lotion products way. I like to spray on my clothes the day before, and a spray or two on my skin or even in my hair (I know it's not the best but whatever lol I don't notice any damage and I've been doing it for years, but that's me and I don't recommend you do it. Do as I say not as I do! Lol). It leaves a beautiful, antiquey (not vintage) scent trail. Very aromatic, and it's very lasting and powerful. Spray cautiously as I can imagine the bay leaf/patchouli/sandalwood being a little strong for some people at first. If you're on the fence, I would get it... It's a wonderful price for such a beautifully crafted perfume. I'm really glad to have it in my collection as it adds a depth to my collection I've been looking for!

♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ At first, I immediately thought of the discontinued Chloé Love. Not because they smell the same, but because they share the same luminous, comforting aura. They both have a softness that feels almost weightless. The opening is elegant rather than loud. I get a gentle spicy freshness that keeps the vanilla from becoming overly sweet. As it settles, the fragrance slowly reveals a beautiful, creamy vanilla with a delicate floral touch. On my skin, the jasmine becomes more noticeable over time, taking it in a different direction than Chloé Love, but in a way that feels incredibly refined. What struck me the most wasn't the vanilla—it was the feeling. This fragrance feels almost angelic. Innocent, untouched, as if it hasn't yet been hurt by the world. There's no darkness, no seduction, no need to demand attention. It simply radiates warmth, purity, and quiet beauty. The projection doesn't seem huge on my skin, but somehow that suits its personality perfectly. It feels intimate, like something meant to be discovered rather than announced. Chloé Love will probably always remain my greatest love, but Lalique Le Parfum awakened a very similar emotion in me. It isn't a replacement—it has its own identity—but it gave me that same feeling of serenity and light that very few perfumes ever have. ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

Wow! Lalique Le Parfume smells AMAZING! I dont know why some folks say that the BayLeaf ruins this fragrance?..I feel that the "hint" of bayleaf sorta cuts through the semi-sweet vanilla note making this more mature and nuanced, thus making Lalique Le Parfume "special" amongst the over saturation of Gourmond/Vanilla fragrances in todays market. This is definately a sexy, mature "little black dress/cherry on top" vanilla perfume. anyways. Beautiful frag! Mature, unisex leaning feminine imo, and it has great performance, so the reformulation is nothing to fear in this classic beauty, but HURRY and grab this while its still awesome bc ya'll know about that reformulation goblin👺 that douchebag will creep up on yo a$$ before ya know it, and then you'll find out the "shitty way" that it's become only a shell of it's former glorious self! This is still very, VERY nice and hits WAYY above its pricepoint! Its a steal at the moment, and hell, if ya like this like I do, I'd grab a back-up bottle bc its quite inexpensive (for now!) 9 outta 10 fragrance imo which is quite rare in my 60+ fragrance collection as I'm usually dishing out 8 outta 10's even if I REALLY like a fragrance!. Thanks to whomever read my thoughts on Lalique Le Parfume😉

Ive already reviewed Le Parfume a few months ago, but came back for a visit just to see what folls were saying about it bc this is my favorite Vanilla scent. I've gotta say that I am truley SHOCKED that some folks are over here saying that this has poor performance?! Whhhhaaat?! Yo, I put on like 4 spritzes for work and Le Parfume was radiating off me the entire 8 hr shift! Plus I got like 2 compliments the one time Id worn it (Got it during spring, too warm out to keep wearing it) . Also, folks complaining about the Bay-Leaf just doesn't make a whole lot of sense imo bc it's so subtle and it adds just a hint of aromatics to that dry, bright, beautiful-strong Vanilla! The Bay-Leaf just isn't that noticeable or overwhelming and it most definately takes a back-seat to the Vanilla and other notes. Idk man, like everyone says, "fragrance tastes are subjective" I suppose, but PLZ, if anyone reading this really enjoys Vanilla, and ya want something just a bit more "grown-up" and unique.. Just give it a try, oh and Im a guy and would consider this unisex leaning feminine. An AMAZING (NOT Gourmand) Aromatic/Vanilla scent for sure, and again.. BEAUTIFUL, POTENT stuff even from a brand-new bottle like mine!

One of my wife's favorites and frankly one of my favorites on her... I love when she wears this classy perfume. The vanilla in this is to die for with a fresh spicy composition and a touch of powder to make it a tad bit feminine. As beautiful as it is, I agree with others calling this unisex. However, to be brutally honest, I would not want to smell this on a guy. Nothing personal to the gents that wear this, but to me, it would just be weird to come across a man radiating one of my wife's signature scents. Maybe if he was passing by in public it would fine. But if a male friend, co-worker or male client wore this... hell no! I believe this fragrance is to be worn by a confident woman, a little sassy, but authentically sweet, and respectable to others. Yet, not a pushover by any means. She does not need to claim she's a feminist to gain respect, she understands equality has nothing to do with gender, but rather, the individual, and you can see it in her demeanor. She's a traditional woman, attractive, free spirited, and with a little bit of a wild side, but never over the top. She's loyal, devoted and knows how to treat a hard working loving man. That's Lalique Le Parfum. That's my wife.

Love the oriental genre of fragrance, and this one is no exception! This is a wonderfully crafted aromatic/herbaceous vanilla. The bay leaf note sticks around throughout the wear for me but is noticeably stronger in the first couple hours. Throughout the day the herbaceous nature subsides a bit and lends way to a sweeter profile where I pick up the almond and jasmine notes. LLP is a put-together more mature vanilla variant for sure. You won't find any of the heavy cloying "cupcake-y" nature here that plagues a lot of vanilla-forward fragrances these days. To each their own, of course, but I am happier for it. Absolutely cannot beat the price on this one. I picked it up for ~$31 on FragranceNet and have zero regrets! I've also worn it for the last 3 days and don't have any complaints on performance. LLP is still noticeable on me as I write this, and I applied it 7 hours ago.

All I can say is "Wow". I have been searching for the perfect vanilla perfume for years - something NOT too sweet, too dry, too strong, too weak, too sexy, too boring, too spicy, too green, too juvenile, too mature, too old fashioned, too meh ..... something that can be worn all seasons, during the day, evening or overnight. I thought I had found it in Dior Addict but that one can sometimes be a little bit too much. This blind buy is, I think, a slightly lighter version of Addict and therefore more versatile. The bay leaf and pepper add bite to the top notes but the dry down is pure creamy gorgeousness which lasts a good six hours on my skin and at least 24 hours on fabric. Projection and sillage are moderate which aids its versatility. This scent is signature worthy and is so reasonably priced that it's unbelievable. There must be a catch - is it discontinued?

This is definitely a scent for COLD(ER) weather. It is a complex perfume that develops in time, beginning with the aromatic, spicy combo, followed by some subtle flowers, then the patchouli (which smells quite bitter on my skin) and finally, after a few good hours, the creamy vanilla. Projection is great, 2 sprays are enough to fill a fairly large room. Longevity-again, in cold weather-is 12+ hours on my skin (after all this time, it does settle as a skin scent), and much longer on my hair and clothes. Excellent value as well, I paid around 25 euro for a 100 ml bottle. I also have a 50 ml bottle as a backup. Not for young women who douse in BR540, Good Girl and the likes. IMHO it's for mature, discerning women with great taste in fashion, books, music, food and travel. Oh, and the right ph for this superb perfume, of course ;)

When I first received this, I wasn’t so sure about it. It felt powdery to me for some reason, but the more I wear it, the more I really like it! Ive been wearing it everywhere. I wear it to church, the grocery store, doctors and dental appts, just around the house, tonight my 5 yr old came over to tell me something, but got a whiff of this perfume and told me I smelled like pie😂 then demanded I give him some pie! Its must be this perfume because I have no pie! I have some cookies stashed away he doesn’t know about... anyway, I’m really, really enjoying this. I do get the pipe smoke smell other reviewers had mentioned and now I guess I’m adding pie. It is a very comfy, cozy, scent great for fall and winter. I will try it in summer as well. I blind bought this after reading all the reviews and I'm glad to have it!

This is an unexpected, underrated, and under appreciated treasure! It’s not like anything else in my collection. The bay is unexpected and gives it such a feeling of sparkling freshness. The vanilla keeps it from going too herbal. It’s clean and feminine. It’s my “classy” fragrance - the one I know I can wear that everyone will like. It’s not a sex bomb, it’s not beast mode, but it’s one I’ve recommended most often. Sometimes it falls out of my rotation because, I will admit, my head gets turned by the heavier, ambers. But then my hand will fall on my bottle of Lalique Le Parfum and it’s like calling up an old friend. You don’t understand why you stopped talking to her every day because you really do love her so much and there’s no one else quite like her.