Chrysalide Now or Never

I bought this in London when I was 11 years old and I am so happy I did! It's still one of my absolute favourites and I only use it on special occasions since it was limited edition and discontinued. When it was sold in 1998 it was marketed as unique because it is supposed to change it's character from day to night and act sort of like a "mood ring" (nowadays I think we all know what a dry down is). But it was unlike any perfume I have come across before or since, it etched itself in my mind and became part of my sense of self, in a way. I believe the notes listed here are wrong and they do not match what the lovely sales lady told me when I first bought it in shop, I specifically remember us having a conversation about violets and her mentioning violets as one of the notes, the whole event has etched itself in my mind as a core memory. I have always loved violets, it has been my favourite flavour of candy and one if my favourite scents for as long as I can remember and to me, this smells of violets front and center. There is also a sweetness present, which I believe to be clover, it smells the way clover flowers taste, specifically like the sweet center of the pink/purple petals. I struggle to pin down any of the other notes, though it does have a complexity and uniqueness to it. It's a beautiful scent.

I was captivated by this fragrance. At one time, I was looking for something similar to Carla Fracci Aurora, and I must say that Chrysalide by Lancôme is very similar. Unfortunately, both have been discontinued. Here, you’ll find the same delicate violets, a tea-like watercolor note, and a very light, fresh powdery touch. It’s the freshness of melting snow. The note pyramid does not match the one listed on Fragrantica at all.

DON'T GET MAD AT ME; THIS SMELLS LIKE VENT VERT!!! Not a gourmand AT ALL-- and no plum or jasmine. There MIGHT be pink pepper; you should really read the review from gtabasso--this is a truly green floral perfume. I really like it, but only bought it because I somehow got obsessed with Lancome. Not a "live-and-die-by-it" sort of scent.

oh my! the white florals always have a way of saying I'm whorish yet a virgin at the same time. this is probably why I am so attracted to them. jasmine will always be a dual scent to me, but in this one it's quite remarkable!

A special creation by Lancome, one of my favourite houses. This is not a run of the mil scent, if you are looking for something different. I have a full bottle of this available, PM for details