Barbotine

I adore it. The scent is best described as homemade Mojito, made with a homemade sprite (the type that uses pine needles) as the soda water. The Chamomile and Tansy seem to give it a slightly grassy energy that goes nicely with the image of the picture of the a the Mojito on the grassy picnic blanket It does compare to Mémoire d’une Odeur but smells fresh,lively and verdent where Memoire smells dusty, nostalgic and metallic. Memorie fits the night and yes, Barbotine fits the day. I also enjoy it as a more subtle version of my "A Scent" by Issey Miyake (I've mentioned the brand on all but Mélilot!) , and Ô de Lancôme duo. Thoose two give a bite and earthiness to the their citrus greens, where ass Barbotine is more a lotiony milk. I feel this makes it a nicer inside scent. I like Ninfeo Mio also for that profile, but sometimes I'm just not in the mood for fig. This is the rare green scent as at home in the office as it is in the wide world.

It's a very fresh but subtle fragrance. I was expecting a bit of a stronger smell, especially given that's it was a bit expensive. However, I do love it. It's fresh, light, zesty, citrusy. It's so clean. It reminds of like a nice splash of iced lemon and cucumber water or like a posh face mask or wet wipe from a spa or fancy hotel. It reminds me of this ambient album called Green by Hiroshi Yoshimura (1986). I think I perhaps need to try it with an extra spray or two to really be able to understand appreciate it. ❤️ EDIT: tried it again and sprayed it a bit more and yeah... I'm in loveee with it! So fresh and beautiful! 🥰

i own the lotion and body wash too and if you layer them all and add a body oil of your choice it lasts forever. this is the kind of scent you use after a day of doing really grimy yucky work and need to feel as clean as possible. but for people who dont like soapy scents. because i typically find soapiness in perfume to be a bit nauseating i even get sick from it so trust me this is good good.... i wish the chamomile was a biiiit stronger so i layer it with chamomile oil. pure heaven

I’m positively surprised by this one. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do. It’s very much unlike Gucci, at least to me. Barbotine is brighter and less melancholic. Where Gucci feels a little lonely, this one is full of life. Where Gucci is a cloudy, windy day in the fields, Barbotine is the first day of spring when you don’t have to wear a jacket. I can see myself wearing this in spring and summer. Maybe then I’ll buy a full bottle. And I’ll take the advice someone commented below and layer it with other products of this line.

heady and intensely floral but not in a sugary and chemical way- it smells authentically earthy and rich. extremely unique and green, has a soapy undertone which kind of gives it a slight “favourite granny” energy. would make a lovely spring or summer perfume for those who like more natural and clean scents.