Perles De Lalique

Blind buy, and so far I have just done a paper test, but I love it so far. A deep, jammy rose, overlaid with pepper and a veritable forest of wood scents. It's sexy but also sort of androgynous. I haven't smelled Femininité du Bois yet, so I can't speak to its similarity (discussed in an excellent Fragrantica appreciation of that perfume, which is how I found out about this one). However, there are aspects of it that remind me of both Rose Flash by Tauerville (a scent I have in rollerball and have adored for years) and also Nirvana Rose by Elizabeth and James, which I also like a great deal. I think the pepper and woods notes might be a trifle more pronounced in the Perles de Lalique (the bottle is insanely elegant, too, especially considering the price of the whole shebang), but it's similar enough to those perfumes that I could see it fulfilling a similar need. To my nose, and at least on paper, the sillage and projection of the PdL are superb and probably superior to the NR and possibly even the RF (although it is unfair to compare a spray to a rollerball, and unfortunately I just have RF as a rollerball, so I can't compare apples to apples, or in this case woody rose chypres to woody rose chypres). Anyway, I'm excited about this one and hope to compare it to other Nathalie Lorson creations once I can do a skin test. Update: wearing more generally on my skin today. It has a bit of an alarming opening, but it calms down quickly to a beautiful jammy rose with pepper and woods. The iris barely peeks through, but it seems to reinforce the vegetal forest vibe and make it a bit powdery, too (although musks also seem to be prevalent). This is a very elegant and autumnal fragrance, and I like it even more than Le Parfum, my gateway into Lalique fandom. Update: My husband described the scent as a "fancy pet store," which is what he often says when he smells a prominent cedar note. (At least it isn't a dirty, pee-soaked pet store, lol.) He does like this scent, and I'm going to try to get him to wear it, since to my nose it is extremely unisex, despite the jammy beautiful rose. To my nose, Perles de Lalique smells more like an enchanted (maybe haunted?) library deep in the forest, a library that's generously stocked with roses and old books, old wooden index cabinets filled with mystical ciphers. The hints of camphor up top confer a bit of an old-timey coughdrop vibe: Maybe the forest librarian has a bit of a cold? The wallpaper looks like rich green velvet, and then you notice that there's oakmoss growing on the walls. In fragrance, as in life, one person's enchanted sylvan library is another person's fancy pet store. Some Fragranticans describe the woody notes as smelling like pencil shavings, which is something people say whenever they smell cedar or any wood notes at all. As it happens, I have always adored the scent of pencil shavings, so it works out great for me. I'm certain now my enchanted library also has a pencil sharpener, the old-fashioned metal kind that is bolted to the desk. How I loved using those sharpeners in grade school and high school--so satisfying!

As someone very new to the world of fragrances, this is a wonderful scent. My first blind pick (and only second perfume I've owned, admittedly) all of the notes listed had me very interested, and fairly confident I would, at the very least, not dislike it. I was correct, it smells lovely. From the perspective of someone unfamiliar with distinguishing notes, it is a woody scent with a light and feminine air to it. I believe the main note I'm getting is the vetiver, as it reminds me a lot of my oils and some of the more common incense sticks I've smelled. I do not pick up on the iris or the rose, however I'm assuming those notes are there to soften the base notes rather than compete with them. My family agreed they mostly get a wood-based essential oil smell. With this in mind it is still a great perfume, but if anyone has a recommendation for a similar perfume with more emphasis on a powdery scent, please let me know! As far as negatives, this is hard to discern for me at the moment due to my inexperience with perfumes. However I can confirm it certainly does not smell like pencil shavings, I am well familiar with that scent. Perhaps this scent could lean too masculine for some, but I find it too soft to say it would suit most men. That being said, could be a very intriguing and refined fragrance on the right guy. Overall, if you're a woman that isn't a fan of the obnoxiously sweet or intense floral scents prominent in the world of perfume, in my opinion this is a great perfume to try out, largely due to the accessible price point. On my skin it lasted about 6 hours, and is still lingering! I was careful not to overwhelm my nose with it, so it's possible that if you overspray, it could lead to olfactory fatigue. If you're looking for an earthy perfume with a soft, elegant twist, it's definitely worth a sniff.

As a man, I freakin' LOOOVE wearing this "Dapper" unisex-leaning feminine fragrance! Its close to perfection really... I do wish that Montale or Mancera would re-create this dna so that it was BEAST-MODE! But alas, Im sure its not "Modern" or popular enough for that to happen, but no harm in dreamin' right?!.. Now, I do have some excellent advice if ya want Perles de Lalique to last and even keep the opening a lot longer both on skin and clothes.😉 Now, since Perles de Lalique is Iso e Super heavy already, I tried spraying additional Iso e Super (OVER) a few spritzes of Perles and the Iso e just blends seamlessly with Perles and makes it last much, MUCH longer! I was a bit concerned at first bc when your nose "Figures out" how to actually sense Iso e Super, theres NO mistaking its awesome, woody aroma, and it even becomes quite noticable and very long-lasting. Since Perles de Lalique is NOT a super strong fragrance I was worried that the Iso e may drown out my Perles like it had a few of my other "weaker" scents,, but it did NOT! It must be bc Perles is already so Iso e heavy to begin with? Idk, but man does it work! I recommend having a good bottle of Iso e Super anyways bc it truley does help any fragrance last longer, but outta my 150+ bottle collection, I think that Iso e works just about THEE BEST with Perles de Lalique out of the few fragrances Ive experimented layering with Iso e thus far (My idea of "fun" lol!)! Try it ya'll, ya wont be dissapointed! Thanks for reading my thoughts on Perles de Lalique! A SUPER Dapper, elegant be-witching fragrance by Alchemist-Queen Nathalie Lorson!! BEAUTIFULLL!

Beautiful, unique, DAPPER, genderless CLASS in a bottle! Rose for all! I so love the Black Pepper and Rose combination. The way the black pepper stands out wo making this an ultra spicey fragrance is genius imo. The patchuli plays along well in the composition wo over powering the black pepper and rose while the vetiver sits in the back ground helping make this more "unisex" while still leaning just a tad bit more feminine, yet absolutely do-able by us gents (There are WAYYY more Feminine leaning frags out there which are "marketed towards men" these days). It's like Nathalie Lorson is a Sorceress who practices Alchemy with her oils and poitions and then purposefully making her fragrances affordable and attainable so that she can put more of us under her spell! For example, Lalique's Encre Noire (One of my all time faves) manages to be Dark, Brooding and Foreboding while also being Smooth, Ethereal and Bright all at the same time?... FREAKIN' MAJIC YO! I LOVE Lalique and ESPECIALLY Anything by Nathalie Lorson. Again, Perles De Lalique is such a "Dapper" smelling fragrance and just helps make anyone wearing it feel more "Well put together" especially when dressed up a bit for work etc.. I would like it if this DNA was a bit better performing, but after learning that Perles contains a good dose of Ambroxin, it may just be that Im going Nose-Blind after a few minutes, plus we have the dreaded (Reformulation👾Goblin) to worry about. A 9 outta 10 fragrance which would be a 10 if it lasted and projected better, but again, (AMBROXIN)! LOVE Perles De Lalique! Thanks to whomever took the time to read my review!😉

Perles is a love at first sniff! I wish I'd discovered it sooner! The patchouli and rose combo in this is so tasteful and addictive! It's a well balanced, mysterious fragrance that makes me think of the many folkloric tales of White Ladies - ghosts of women haunting old castles. It is a beautiful rose and patchouli with earthy yet fresh, cold, spectral notes. I'm so glad that this isn't powdery in an annoying way, or sweet. There is a slight scent of precious incense layered within the prominent rose and patchouli.. But no oriental heaviness to it! It's light as a ghost! Admittedly, I'm at a loss for words to accurately describe this scent. It's such a good, unique and timeless blend imo! It's perfect for folks who like mysterious, unsettling scents, and would like their scent to reflect an effortless spring/summer night goth vibe. Although it's totally wearable all year round. I'm thinking ghosts, moonlight, strings of white pearls and roses on velvety black robes, walking through a private old castle graveyard, reading a book in a rose garden on an overcast day. As for Perles' supposed similarity to Midnight Poison - I have to say that they do share a similar vibe but only in the late drydown (several hours in). However, while the base bears similarities, Perles leans significantly colder and spectral, while MP remains hypnotizingly sweet in comparison. Perles is amazing when layered with Encre Noire, for an added dark forest / old church vibe. Also great when layered with Passion de Night (a dupe of Midnight Poison by Dior).

As a fragrance blogger and ardent fumie, I get to smell a lot of high end niche perfumery. More recently, I seem to be turning back to more mainstream and designer scents because of the quality and innovation that is happening in those places that we turned our noses up at - the department store! I smelt Perles in Selfridges this weekend after a bore-fest at the 'wall of niche' where no new releases and no samples appeared. This perfume flabbergasted me. Perles is awash with ISO E Super (the velveteen woody aroma-chemical that was responsible for the popularity of Ecsentric Molecules 1). Apparently it contains 80% of it (albeit in dilution of course). The notes read as a standard patchouli chypre, but what you can't perceive from the notes is it's vibrancy. It has an aldehyde-like uplifting brightness that feels immensely euphoric. It reminded me of a less rosy, more woody, version of one of my all time favourites - Calypso by Robert Piguet. The patchouli is there (especially towards the drydown), but it's not overpoweringly patchouli. This stuff has subtly and a great transformation from the peppery bright beginning through to a soft whisper of a woodsy close. It has impressive longevity too. I would say that this is not 'for women' but unisex. I would also say that it's flipping marvellous!

What surprises me is its name. I can't imagine this having anything to do with pearls. What's most important to note is it's perfectly unisex. What's also important, it's extremely long-lasting. Don't put it anywhere near your hair if you are not planning to wash your hair before sleep. It's not insanely lasting, but I felt it myself (!) after wearing over 18 hours. I woke up in the night and smelt it. I don't feel I'm able to describe it adequately. Except I feel it would be terrible for warm spring and summer, maybe on rainy cool days I'll wear it, but it's so warm and cozy, any warm weather seems wrong for it. It is slightly old-fashioned, but I feel it's timeless enough not to feel like grannies. I think it's a good choice for those who want something that doesn't scream "woman fragrance" but doesn't want anything masculine. If you ask me, I don't feel any flowers, to me it's pepper plus some patchouli with bits and bobs, maybe camphory vetiver too. The "oakmoss" which sometimes feels sticky, synthetic and heavy either is weak enough or it just rhymes well with the main components, doesn't deter me. It often protrudes from the "granny" fragrances, I really mean, it falls around like naphtalene mothballs, but here it's negligible, otherwise I'd skip it.

Elegant and electric. And further proof that Fragrantica's note listings are suggested reading only, because on my skin this thing has a honking, Tauer-sized incense that nearly tramples the rose. It gives Perles a surprisingly bohemian streak, like a rich woman who was once a tarot reader. The heart of the scent is a rosy, patchouli-dusted "modern chypre" accord, but Perles avoids falling in with that generally lazy group thanks to quality ingredients and an expert craftsman at the helm. The rose is juicy and plush, the patchouli smells properly peppery and natural, and the incense, vetiver, and a translucent cedar (Iso E Super) keep things crisp. It's all so chic, and so perfectly modulated, that for a moment you might wonder whether the glory days of the chypre are gone after all. The form is different, but the spirit seems intact. Somehow Lalique fragrances are still a steal on discount sites at a time when just about every cheap thrill is reaching above its station, so if you're at all inclined toward sheer, rosey-woody-incensey things with equal parts pizzazz and pure breeding, Perles de Lalique should be on your list.

Moody, woody, gothic, rose! I love it! It's the ruins of a medieval gothic church. Old wood... old stone... all reclaimed by nature with overgrown vines and roses. It's both romantic and melancholy. Dramatic and understated. All of this is in reference to the heart and dry down, though. The *tops are a bizarrely misplaced assault of some terrible, cheap chemical note. It's like some brilliant nose spent weeks perfecting the essence of the Disney film Sleeping Beauty, then went to bed exhausted from their masterful work... at which point a two year old came in and dumped some random note in for the tops! 😂 Luckily, the terrible thing in the tops doesn't last long, while the heart and dry down do! At the time of this writing, this is on clearance at FragranceNet (hence my blind buy): I highly recommend you go snatch one up! *The tops grew on me. I first tried this during the last, lingering hold of winter, and, yes, the potent green tops felt out of place at the time. On this rainy, mid-spring day however, those greens notes act as a perfect opening act for the moody rose/patchouli lying just beneath. Divine!

On first spray, a full big showy rose followed very quickly by a lovely boozy pepper. The patchouli, cashmere and tonka give a very smooth serene finish with the rose and pepper still playing their part. All blends so beautifully. A huge big love for me. The moment I tested I knew I needed this asap. And I agree with other reviewers, it is very cool but not cold and distant though. A very comforting scent to my nose and at the same time a little sexy. The bottle is based on a 1928 design of Lalique's "Cactus Powder Box". A pretty bottle with a nod to Lalique's vintage glass design. I love how it's always incorporated with their bottles. I don't think the notes here are current given restrictions on oakmoss etc. (probably from an older formulation) or maybe they aren't listing oakmoss and vetiver. I don't smell them myself. Notes from Lalique website: Top - Bulgarian Rose Orris Heart - Bourbon Pepper Patchouli Drydown - Cashmere Wood Tonka Beans

I tried this fragrance at a perfume meetup and ordered a bottle on the spot — I was completely enchanted. My love for perfumery began with Dior Bois d’Argent — one of the most beautiful iris scents, where the living iris flower pushes through a haze of cigarette smoke, with none of the powderiness so often found in iris compositions. Here, the flower feels just as alive, but it’s also joined by a few rosebuds, making the fragrance shift like a kaleidoscope — one moment it’s a sultry iris, the next a fragrant rose. There is a touch of powder here, but it supports the patchouli base — softening it, enriching it. To me, the bottle and name don’t quite match what I hear in this scent. It feels gothic, dark — something Morticia Addams might wear. A woman who knows her worth, yet whose heart is as delicate as an iris petal. After a couple of hours, patchouli and rose linger on the skin, staying with you the whole day. Performance 10/10.

Perles de Lalique may be marketed as a women’s fragrance, but it absolutely deserves a spot in a man’s lineup, especially for those daring enough to push boundaries. This isn’t your typical “feminine” scent. Right from the first spray, it’s bold and refined, with a peppery rose that’s sharp and edgy. The rose here feels earthy and confident, perfectly balanced with rich patchouli and smooth iris that give it a sophisticated, almost brooding quality. For a man, Perles can be worn as an elegant alternative to the usual spicy or woody scents, ideal for cooler weather or formal evenings. The dry, musky undertone anchors it, lending a warm, refined depth that feels at home on a man’s skin. It’s bold enough to stand out but subtle enough to feel intimate, lasting a solid 4-5 hours (YMMV) with a moderate sillage. It’s proof that true elegance in fragrance knows no gender boundaries.

Blind buy. The notes sounded intriguing. At first spray, and with my first wearing of this I was very unsure. It felt so camphor heavy with a rose lurking in the background. I can absolutely appreciate unique fragrances on others, but I wasn't sure if it felt like "me". I put it on the shelf for several months, wanting to give it some time to sit and rest. Late spring turned to a very hot summer, and I didn't feel that the heat would give this a fair chance as it very much felt like an autumn and winter perfume to me. It is now autumn again, and I tried this out on a chilly, rainy day. It is gorgeous to me, now. Mysterious fallen leaves and soil next to a melancholy rose. The snow is kissing the mountaintops where I live, and this is a mood. I totally get it now, and I have this out on my shelf for wearing. Uncertainty has become love.

Disclaimer: I’m not a perfume expert and I lack profound knowledge in the sphere of perfumery. I love this perfume or rather I used to love it, owned three bottles in the course of two years I guess. It’s a very feminine scent which definitely won’t suit everyone. My friend says she can smell too much iris and it reminds her of some medicinal ointment. But it definitely worked for me. I got compliments from many people when I was wearing it. Moreover, the bottle has great design but what can one expect from Lalique? After those two years I got bored with that scent and simply stopped wearing it. I have a feeling it might remain so or one day I’ll continue wearing them. In general, great quality, quite an original scent which will definitely make people notice it and compliment you; and of course the price is tempting to try it out.

Someone near me has been selling full bottles for under 20 bucks. I bought 2 to give away. The price is extremely good value. The bottle is perfection and unusual - a design gem. I have seen a boxed set in Europe that is super elegant and gorgeous. Perles is such a Lalique fragrance. I think the house works with the same molecules, rearranging them. It's also such a Lorson fragrance. This fragrance is a success of contemporary perfumery because it was created with what noses and companies have to work with now and it smells contemporary and fully realized to the concept. So many fragrances you feel "this is missing so and so" or "this has a slight misstep" or "this isn't what it used to be" or "I see what they were aiming for but came up short due to unfortunate molecules". And then there is the expertly crafted gem Perles.

Ok, so Nathalie Lorson is QUICKLY becoming one of my all time favorite perfumers with offerings like Encre Noire and now Perles De Lalique! Admittedly those are the only two from her I've tried as far as I know bc her portfolio is so extensive, and I have no Idea who the parfumers are in most of my collection, but these 2 are among my most impressive and unique, so then that is why I bothered finding out who the mind behind them even was. Perles De Lalique is absolutely gorgeous, perfectly unisex, and is such a dapper, clean scent! I just love the way Black Pepper, Rose and Patchouli are used in this fragrance and how these notes take center stage. The performance is good, Id say between 6 to 8 hours depending on the sprays used. Just great! 9 outta 10 fragrance imo.. Nathalie Lorson is a GENIUS, MASTER PERFUMER!🥴

I had to let this sit for a month before I could even stand to take the cap off. All I could smell was moss, moss, and more moss (which I hate). But after I had left it on its own for a while, it evolved into a beautiful rose-patchouli fragrance, something that struck a chord in my memory - it smells very similar to Ex Idolo's Thirty Three, but on the opposite end of the thermometer. Perles is cold, almost stony, and very airy, while Thirty Three is unctuous and round and rich. I really enjoyed comparing these on blotters and teasing out their differences. They could be sisters, but where Perles is older, aloof, and rail-thin, Thirty Three is curvaceous and seductive. I enjoy both for different reasons, so if you're on the fence about this one, let it rest for a while and try it in cold weather.

"I was born when she kissed me." Perles is the dry, airy, rose + patchouli + vetiver chypre of my dreams with moderate sillage. "I died when she left me." And then it's gone. "I lived for a few weeks while she loved me." For the 15 minutes it's around, I am truly myself and desperately in love. I have not been able to ascertain whether the fragrance is weak or I am anosmic to it. Either way, it's criminal. UPDATE: The above review is for my recently purchased bottle. The batch code places this current bottle as manufactured in 2024 and the fragrance colour is clear. The fragrance in my bottle I purchased some time in the 2010s is golden in colour and still retains its full-bodied scent.

Magic in a bottle. At first like 20 minutes it's smells like a big, red, juicy rose(reminded me of chopard - love). Then it smells like you have a walk in a forest, really woody, some kind of herbals, pine and spicyness. In the end, on my skin it smells just like a church wax candles and powder. Insane scent! I would give association with old, fairytale-like hospital. Just imagine a nurse with a powdered face, carries ointments and holds an old candle in her other hand, windows are open and you could feel coldness and smell of the trees. Whoever who likes a horror movies, or maybe a fairytales would like it. Such a good price for this bottle, so unique and whimsical. 10/10

Somehow very light and fresh while still remaining mysterious and dark. Amazing gothic style fragrance that smells to me like a dark forest with damp soil and roses. It’s powdery, it’s earthy and woody, with a very intense, alluring atmosphere. It’s perfect as an everyday wear if you want to wear something unique and alternative, without it being polarising or high effort. It’s also pretty versatile, but the best for fall and winter for sure. I do get some similarities with ELDO’s Hermann à mes Côtés, it has a similar damp soil and rose quality, but there are plenty differences. The longevity is also pretty good, at least on myself, so consider me a fan