#1 (For You) Parfum Trouvé

This perfume, while being simple, certainly possesses a wow-factor, at least to my nose. It's very warm and powdery to the extent of fluffiness, it's strong, but also silky soft. It's very feminine, smooth, but still has an "evil" twist: the spiciness of it is very special, I have never encountered such a harmonious hint of spice in a powdery perfume. I feel mainly the spice, iris and ylang ylang with musk in the opening, after that the spice becomes softer and softer, and after an hour unfolds a very fresh, sweet lily. Powdery sandalwood is in the background, too. Edit: I have just sprayed Femenite du Bois on one wrist and Parfum Trouve on another. Well, these fragrances smell extremely similar, if not the same, in the opening. PT is a bit spicier. Later on, they start to go in different directions. FdB is sweeter and fruitier (the plum note is quite intense), and more dressy. PT is more floral (fresh and naturally sweet lily), and a bit less complex. I would say that PT is indeed more wearable. As much as I like FdB, sometimes I get a weird animalic note from it. I'll put it like this: if you are into plum and cinnamon, go for Serge Lutens. If you are more of a floral person, then M&B is a better choice.

For You takes spices that can be overbearing like cumin, cardamom and cinnamon, and puts them in a soft fluffy cloud. I agree with Msgreenpebble that this scent has an intelligent and wearable grace. You can spray it liberally and never feel overdone. To address the FbD references - I’m not a big fan of that fragrance, which is much too sweet and fruity for me. For You softens up the spices with chutney and iris instead of plum which tends to dominate any fragrance it's in IMO. I bought the large size (the only size?) from Aedes, and it comes in an elegant box tied with a twig, like something you would see in an expensive rustic wedding from ten years ago. You can see in the photo a little red dot - this is not part of the bottle, there is actually a red jelly floating in there. Absolute perfection from bottle to scent.

Unfortunately I don't know Shiseido's FdB, but I know Dolce Vita and Poeme and I feel them and Parfum Trouve similar. (And I find Chopard Casmir similar to DV, too, but to Poeme and Parfum Trouve not...My nose is a big liar:)!) For me they differ only very slightly. Dolce Vita has the southern temperament, Poeme the French archness... and I think, Parfum Trouve is like a 'Poeme Summer' or 'Dolce Vita Summer' edition. I can say, I like this one the best. It's spicy at first, but slowly turns into a floral-musky-woodsy-soapy scent, lingering with nice but not into-your-face sillage for hours. Good job, M&B! UPDATE: I tried FdB and yes, it's similar, but more serious, to me PT is more likeable for everyday use.

Wow! Totally feminine, warm, spicy and mildly sweet. It's so delicate in its own way, It just feels like a luxurious upgrade of your skin. I get chutney and spices and ylang-ylang, and the combination is perfect. Reminded me a lot of Guerlain's Aroma Allegoria Vitalising,yet it smells even better. It's very long lasting yet the sillage is moderate - just perfect for me. UPDATE - Layered with Demeter's "Macademia Nut", it creates a really nice combination. Highly recommended for layering :)

Oh, how I love this perfume! It's one of my all time favourites that I never get tired of. It's a softer, milder and more wearable version of Feminite du Bois. I get mainly plum and soft woods on my skin. Someone described it quietly stunning and that's just what it is. It's calming, comforting and sexy at the same time.