1885 Bains Sulfureux

I have only tested this once so far, but I'm very impressed by the skilful combination of citrus top notes with incense/benzoin base notes - an uncommon alliance and a very successful one in this instance. I must say that I would not characterise it as an amber fragrance though. Edit: After a couple more wears, I have since purchased a 100ml bottle of this for less than half price from a retailer who is retiring the Bains Guerbois collection. It is so unique that I felt I had to get a bottle. What I love about this perfume is the way incense has been combined with herbal notes, especially that rosemary (which is probably my favourite aspect of the fragrance) and - yes - hints of amber, which is an unusual combination and one which is certainly pulled off. Opens very aromatic; rosemary/citrus (more rosemary than citrus on subsequent tries) with a hint of something which smells somewhat like steam - definitely reminiscent of the 'baths' of the name. A slightly humid and moist smell. Develops quite slowly, with the incense notes coming through with time. I do get a hint of amber but still not much - an amber fragrance that is not ambery. As a lover of incense and aromatics, this is a great scent for me, but I do think it is probably overpriced - although it is unique. Curious now to try other perfumes by this nose.

Sulfureux is the epitome of cool, effortless French perfumery. You get aromatics and citruses first, followed by a hint of smokiness on a light resinous base. The notes build up into a light and relaxed spa-like experience. The perfume has a balanced interplay of cold and warm facets in a very wearable way that never becomes overwhelming. Basically its a modern amber fougere structure with a smoky incense twist that works well in any weather. More masculine-leaning in my opinion, but ladies can definitely pull this off with confidence. A good signature perfume for a historic company. Has a surprisingly strong presence and longevity.

I love it so much! It is like a bit of church in the bottle... That glorious atmosphere of something sacred and pure, rosemary with incense, smells soooo good. It doesn't seem like anything else; you need to try it. I bought this after meeting with 1900 Prust when the girl in the perfume shop made a mistake and switched two blotters, so I bought that perfume with black tea and pomelo, which is also gorgeous, but I couldn't sleep until I decided to read everything from Le Bains Guerbois and find that beautiful scent of victory. I feel like I wear a laurel wreath in the time of Roman Empire. Gorgeous feeling. )))

A spiky, herbaceous and incense-y, ambery resin delight. A little bit head shop, a little bit churchy; a lot patchouli and labdanum. Takes me back to the nineties and grunge. Cool not warm, laid back, and quietly hippie chic. I will rock this next fall in flannel and cable-knit sweater season, with worn out jeans and leather boots, or suede Birkenstock London with thick wool socks. A love from me!

Rosemary and jasmine prominent in the opening with orange. Settles as musk, incense, and vanilla. Soft, gentle, easy. Wears very close to the skin. (The rosemary is interesting and quite striking...with an effervescent vitality.) This is unisex. Dignified. Introspective. Beautiful.