1978 Les Bains Douches

Tried this one recently and it really left a strong impression. The opening hits you with a citrusy blast from the yuzu, paired with bitter orange that adds a nice twist. After that, a smooth boozy note from whiskey starts to come through, adding warmth and depth. There’s also a subtle herbal edge in the mix that makes things even more interesting. As it settles, the brightness softens and the heart notes take over. A touch of rose and heliotrope adds a light powdery texture that smooths everything out. Then tobacco joins in, sweet and mellow like honeyed leaves. It works beautifully with the florals and gives the scent a warm, relaxed feel. Later on, it turns creamier and more comforting. Vanilla becomes more noticeable, soft and smooth without being too sweet. Myrrh adds some quiet depth and mystery, while cedar gives a dry, woody base that grounds everything nicely. The quality is definitely there. Projection and longevity are moderate, which fits the scent perfectly. It leans completely unisex and feels easygoing but refined. This is the second one I’ve tried from the brand, and I’m seriously enjoying their style. Ig: @fragrancesguru

This is delightful. The opening is surprisingly bright. Bitter orange and yuzu really come through. I don't think I would guess that those are the notes without knowing that's what it is, but the combination makes me think, "citrus, but different." It's nice. I'm not really getting the booze note. On my skin, the top notes smell like all the ingredients that go into an Old Fashioned, minus the whiskey. The florals are very faint. On the dry down, I'm mostly getting powder, amber, something that smells like incense (probably myrrh), and wood. I wish it were just a little stronger, but I like to have a bit of a cloud around me. If you like something that is subtle but long lasting, this might be for you.

Lovely citruses on the dry boozy base with lots of “wet” woods and tobacco notes. I would say that it’s rather fresh. Despite all the “heavy” notes, for me it smells like an Old-fashioned cocktail with a huge amount of bitters: punchy (in a nice way), tangy and slightly sweet. Nice fragrance, easily can be an everyday scent. Follow me on IG: scent.guide

I picked this up for a bargain on eBay and to be honest it’s absolutely brilliant. One of my favourite new arrivals of 2024. I paid £60 which was great. I’d happily pay double that for such an excellent perfume so well presented. Amazing glass. The fragrance smells like some mad boozy cocktail - Duchafour at his bonkers best IMO.

smells like a clean handsome gentleman on a business trip, I absolutely adored this scent I am a woman but this smells like the essence of an attractive man in my opinion, definitely something I enjoy wearing I don't know how to differentiate notes and such but the feeling I got from this was lovely, very masculine to me