Eau d'Iparie

I love this....it’s such a unique, lovely rose. It smells clean and earthy, soothing, abit mystical. The florals are subtly sweet...and there’s a touch of soapiness, just a touch. Patchouli here is quite noticeable, but it’s a tame and gentle one. Myrhh adds an element of intricacy to the composition, a very subdued smokiness. It’s very different from anything I’ve ever smelled, yet it’s so easy to wear. As a Middle Eastern person, I think this really suits me! I’d wear it anytime, anywhere, all year round, it’s great as a signature scent. I think a man can definitely pull this off too and smell very elegant. To my nose, it’s a unisex scent that leans feminine. It smells very niche and refined, a steal for the price, it smells better than many niches I’ve tried that’s double and triple its price. Longevity is very good, lasts 6-7 hours on my skin (days on clothing!), and sillage is perfectly moderate. This is L’Occitane’s best fragrance in my opinion. A high quality masterpiece!

I bought a bottle of this a few years ago and gave it to a friend because she adored it, saving a 10ml decant for myself-- I slightly regret my generosity! I agree with other reviewers that this is absolutely unique and stunningly beautiful. To my nose the incense is really only a low hum in the background, and not at remotely churchy- more of a honeyed, gourmand incense. It's a gentle, sweet myrrh layered with a strong, very sensual spicy rose and a tamed, liquid amber. This is not a girly or too-feminine perfume, but an eccentric, mature, enigmatic scent that would work beautifully on both sexes. My only frustration is that I know people who have tried the original and maintain that it was slightly drier, and didn't have all of the sweetness of the reformulation, which admittedly could be too much for some people. I would still recommend it for anyone who loves complex, sexy and bold orientals.

I just bought a brand new bottle of this reformulation. It was a blind buy because I was looking for a sort of liturgical incense scent and I love rose. I haven't tried the original so I can't compare, but this one smells mysterious and ethereal yet bright and crisp. It is a little out of my typical olfactory comfort zone as I expected it would be, but I still really enjoy it, everything just works so well together. It's something to wear in quiet meditative moments I think. Alone in nature on a darkly overcast day or at missa privata, if that's your thing. Update: it has great sillage and it's very long lasting, I applied 2 sprays on my arm in the early evening and it's still a skin scent the following morning even after a shower.

I don't know how they do it but L'Occitane has two of my favourite fragrances: This one and Néroli & Orchidée, and as clemmy said below, you can't find anything similar, not even among niche fragrances. This one's predominantly myrrh, olibanum and rose. Contrary to what happens with most other resinous fragrances, I can wear this in summer and the weather actually compliments the fragrance, which I find amazing. And it always reminds me of Acre, Israel. I like to think that Templars left bags full of myrrh under the Levantine sun, behind the walls of Acre, resins are cooking, but not for a long time: They'll be carried to Europe after a long and arduous journey.

I'm happy to report that this is the same formulation that they used to sell in the old style bottle before it was discontinued. Except for the first few minutes where a sweet, fruity note like plum dominates. I don't remember this in the old bottles but luckily it fades very quickly on my skin leaving way to the glorious scent that was and is Eau d'Iparie. Sillage is still monstruous and longevity really really good. L'Occitane can get things wrong very often but they did very well in keeping the original here. As a side note, the other two classics in this line are also unchanged, and are now clearly marketed at both men and women. Well done :)

I absolutely love this fragrance! It's elegant and edgy at the same time. The myrrh and rose work beautifully together to create a unique semi-churchy, artsy, eccentric scent. I was lucky enough to try the original version back in the early 00's when I was dating the head of music at a very reputable cathedral in San Francisco who owned the bottle. I remember spraying it on before Sunday mass and how much it fit the surroundings of huge concrete pillars, stained glass windows, and the choir singing. And how it was even more fitting for my bus ride home looking out the window at the gray sky and listening to My Bloody Valentine on my headphones.

Reformulation is more atmospheric and less structured. It is seasonal (cold seasons and early spring), myrrh and patchouli are dominating. Not for a blind buy. A bit mystical and thoughtful, good for the evenings. These recent experiments that turn oriental scents into lighter versions that have some air to breathe are quite interesting. They widen the range of users of the scent, although they do ruin previous compositions. Also this is a part of the marketing strategy. A previous version of this fragrance was tempting, vivid, well-structured, quite a masterpiece - but it was too heavy for me to wear.

This is a very unique smell....I have been searching for perfume like this for yearssss and finally found it! Can't describe the individual notes of the composition, but it is definitely in the woody category....but not heavy dry woods. This one is rather light and fresh. There is sweetness yes, but not overpowering at all. There is some sort of melancholy feeling in this scent....reminds me of something in the past, but can't tell what....This is definitely a sophisticated scent, very unique and mysterious. Definitely can be unisex, but leaning toward fem.

I tested the new edition (in the plain bottle that is sold in stores now). This is such an interesting fragrance. The notes listed here (looks floral) give a wrong impression. Instead, it smells like a mysterious Catholic or Eastern church, with myrrh, resin and incense as most prominent notes. I have smelled nothing like this before, this is pure perfume art. It has a spiritual quality, this is certainly not for everyone (I'm too basic for this). It is so special and amazing. Lasted the whole day on my hand.

What a wonderful unique complex rose. Eau d'Iparie in the opening has green aspects in the opening, like smelling a natural rose close to the soil in a garden. It turns slightly sweeter as the myrrh and patchouli comes out more as it dries down. The combination of notes makes it airy and light, but grounded with depth at the same time . It's truly unisex and can be worn for any occasion. I only wish it came in a bigger bottle than the 50 ml available at the l'Occitane stores here.

The accords listed here confuse me. I would not classify "amber" as the top accord. This is a dry, resinous fragrance, bordering on clinical/cold at first whiff but you keep sniffing because you can detect the deep, resinous, warm base layers. Holy grail fragrance. The reformulation is nearly identical (slightly fruitier/sweeter opening but it lasts 30 seconds), and the strength and longevity is the same beast that I remember in the original bottle.

This fragrance is one of my favourite and it is unique. It is not liturgical at all! when I wear it people are curious, they love it but no one is able to identify the essence of this scent, and I admit that I have the same feeling. It is feminine, charming, pleasant and intense. It is an original perfume for winter/fall and night scent (although not too rich, in fact can be worn during the day).I will definitely buy it again.

Love this one. I feel like a rich lady in a church. Totally will buy again. Projection and longevity is average (usual L’occitaine) .. smell stands out in its churchy genre. Worth buying for me for L’occitane’s price since its different. Always check the profile of person I say to see what sort of perfumes the person likes to get where one is coming from for any particular review.

A botanical Gris Dior vibe. While Gris Dior is cristalline, this is herbal. Very nice and elegant, special, like a walk in a Victorian garden. This together with the Les Eaux de Chanel collection and Shalimar L’initial, have been some of my most delectable discoveries this summer. Eau d’Iparie is surprisingly easy to wear and I use it also while gardening.

As already mentioned, this is UNIQUE. You cannot find anything out there similar, not even niche. Balsamic incense, but not 'church-like'. Comforting and pleasant, excellent projection and sillage. My problem is: why I cannot find it anymore including in L'Occitaine e-shop? Discontinuing this gem is a terrible mistake. if you can find it, take it! 4.5/5

My all-time favorite. It is momentarily curing my social awkwardness. These dry herbs and salty ocean air are calming me. It is like my portrait in a bottle, but a better, ultimate, eternal version of me, the one that God created for a perfect-whole-forever life.

This is amazing, nothing anything like this out there. I immediately get this invigorating mint like sensation and then the dry down is even more mesmerizing. A very green fresh dry down with myrrh peaking through. This is a must try.

I have only tested on paper, but it definitely smells like the old formula. It seemed quite potent too, the paper strip had one spray on it and it scented my purse for an entire week. Good stuff.

gorgeous scent...so uplifting and unique! A perfect spring fragrance. Those looking for a compliment magnet scent with a solid performance, this is it.

I’m literary in love with the original Eau d'Iparie EdT, so the reformulated EdP version was a bit of disappointment. Original EDT is dominated by incense, myrrh and light woody notes with a very unique herbal-camphoric undertone. It is mysterious, heavy and transparent at the same time, very sophisticated. The new EDP version, especially the initial phase, is very sweet and loud. Main notes are honey (loads of it), myrrh (which smells kind of artificial, too clean, with no bitterness), rose and some spices. Patchouli is also prominent. I can detect a very faint incense note only after three hours, ant it’s still dominated by honey sweetness. The base notes are calmer, but still not as sophisticated as it used to be. In conclusion – not bad, but not the same either.