Petite Mort (Parfum d'une Femme)

I was able to test a small amount of this controversial fragrance thanks to a generous friend. Upon smelling this, I had an instant scent recognition. Yes - a smell associated with sex, but probably not in a way the maker intended. To me, Petit Mort is the pungent smell of a long-gone (male) lover's armpit. An armpit which I wouldn't have voluntarily stuck my nose into... but when a man's on top in the throes of passion, sometimes one has no choice where ones nose gets wedged. An acrid smell... male body odour winning its battle with that morning's application of deodorant. If this scent is for women, perhaps it's something to help them fantasise about a man being present during acts of self-pleasure? I smell nothing in this scent which reminds me of feminine bodily odour (or at least not within my limited experience). Petit Mort becomes less disagreeable as it fades, but it still smells like a man's armpit.

Bollocks. Each woman`s smell is unique, and to homogonize us even at the level of biological secretions is pretty disturbing. Who are we all being modeled after exactly? Who has the ideal body smell? Body smell is personal and intimate and what makes it special is that only people we get carnal with really know what we smell like. Some things are meant to be kept a secret and I most certainly dont value the way this $!!:S& is trying to make a quick buck.

As far as the advert' goes, what's with the dude with the shoe polish on his face? Don't get that. I think the sapphic leather purse(?) is pretty tongue-in-cheek funny and artsy. Don't know about the purple either: regal? homosexual? the colour of a woman's face at climax? Who knows? The idea is fun, but I agree, us ladies all have a unique eau. I've had the pleasure of sampling a few eaux in my day and some were addictively intoxicating, and others left me cold. Follow your nose... Has anyone read "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"? One of the main characters counsels women to dip a finger in their own "juices" and dab it behind their ears. So, in the idea of a fun and challenging excercise I appreciate the attempt. And Duchaufour is the man to ask. I love his work. However, I agree the $$$ leaves a bad taste in my mouth. This would have been an appropriate essay to share with other perfumers at the FIFI's, or some perfume convention, I don't know, but to release it in very limited quantities, for obscene amounts of money? Shame, shame.

Call me a sucker but if I had the extra cash and the right connections, I'd buy a bottle out of pure curiosity. I'd be curious as to whether the scent is a turn-on; curious as to how this random man in the world has interpreted us as a whole (eek, almost a pun); curious as to whether it is close to the real thing ...which, from the description, does not exactly sound like it is. Someone said it is reminiscent of a man's armpit, which is a scent I ADORE on the right man. So curiosity all around. Anyway I'm enjoying all the reviews here, although.. my first thoughts upon reading this description were intrigue and an admiration for a daring piece of art, but it seems some equate this with the likes of Penthouse and whore-houses :/

I tested a sample recently, and I have to say that to me this scent is misogyny in a bottle. I was eagerly expecting that sample and hoped for something sensual, inspiring, even mysterious. What I got was an interesting head note disappearing within seconds and an everlasting urea smell which reminded me of unkempt public conveniences. What then appeared underneath I deem an insult. You'll probably get the same smell if you neglect your private hygiene for some time. Which is a lot less expensive, too. I completely agree with Veroronnieronr and with everybody who thinks this venture to be one for the fast buck, extremely fast buck.

NOT a review, but... How I wish I could insert emoticons into reviews on this site; I do love a double entendre! The third picture in the advertisement is not even vaguely subtle; I clicked on it - only once, obviously - to (ahem) enlarge it and had to smile when I read the wording at the top - not visible unless you enlarge the thumbnail - which says:- "COMING SOON"

Purple liquid? Why purple? If it claims to be natural, it should have a "natural" color. I don't know. Which color do you suggest? LOL @jeca: Mystery? I don't think so. The idea is so explicit... Oh, and I agree to you when you say "better the party than only the smell of it". something like that :D

If fine fragrance is an art, then it seems only natural that the makers of scents are searching into all unknown territories, thereby pushing the borderlines of the term "perfume" ever further ahead. This to me seems a consequent and daring extension of niche parfumery.

"Perfume" A 2006 movie with -Dustin Hoffman-. Ok so "Petite Mort" -Little death- The killer tried to capture the essense of a women (natural state)? Seems a bit familar. I am curious though, after reading reviews on luckyscent.com..........

"animal carnality with salty hints of sweat and urea" sounds delicious! xD i m wondering how (or from whom?) they destilate the notes....(greetings from Jean-Baptiste Grenouille). btw i like the nose behind Bertrand Duchaufour.....

Wow, I didn't know I'm a living treasure! I'm planning about make some bottles for 850$ each... This is marketing and massification of natural smells. Btw I smell like raspberries not hot milk and surely not like an acrid armpit.

NOT A REVIEW..."According to the perfumer, certain subtle ingredients in the perfume are discriminatory, and these notes will not be perceived by everyone."...Is this The Emperor's New Perfume??? Or maybe just the underwear...

After reading the description above and all the reviews of those who tried that "work of art", you really don't recognize what the third picture of the advertisement represents?! Oh Lord....

WoW, it's 100% pure oil concentration!! Ffs! Just came across it at random on Luckyscent... on sale! For $850/10ml ;) ...If I want to smell like that I know to make it happen for free...

If I had the right connections to begin with I'd pay thousands to put my hands on this. Never been more more intrigued by a perfume in my entire life.

Forget about this one... Limited edition to 100 bottles worldwide. Petite Mort (Parfum d'une Femme) Sizes Available: 10ml $1,000 USD

Renee 36, La Petit Mort or Little Death is the word they used in the past to talk about an orgasm.

This description remindedme of patrick suskind perfume book. Obsession to preserve ones scent.

Maybe they chose the purple color, because it's the color of mystery?

If fine fragrance is an art, this is obviously a Tijuana Bible.