La Feuille

I have a number of these green leafy-note Miller Harris fragrances to try now that the weather is warming up where I live, and so far I get the impression that they're not always vastly different from one another. Yeah, well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. They're unisex, probably leaning feminine. They're fresh--airy, sometimes a little watery (I don't mean watered down). They're fruity--some in a flat-out sour-citrusy way, others in a fuller, more exotic-fruit kind of way that pulls them towards the Mediterranean (and variously, partly depending on the degree of wateriness, reminds me of Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée or Un Jardin sur le Nil). And they have plenty of green facets of a kind that, I realise from reading Fragrantica comments, is more than enough to repel many people who don't love green scents, even though many of the rest of us can't get enough of this stuff. For instance, neither the tomato leaf nor the galbanum here is at all coarse or piercing to my nose, but I would advise anyone who doesn't categorically love green fragrances to think twice before committing to any of these MH ones, if only because so many people on here seem to come to them with this or that expectation that turns out to be way off the mark. That said, some of these are available in small-bottle format from discounters--why I have so many of them--and in that context they are absolutely worth a shot. Of the green MH frags I have tried so far, this is probably the biggest hitter. It's very nicely blended, well integrated. Its performance is good for the genre, though with this kind of (light) fragrance I'd always recommend applying in such a way as to get some on clothes in order to boost the longevity. I do see some similarity to Diptyque L'Ombre dans l'Eau, mostly in terms of the watery-garden aspect, but this is neither rose forward nor anywhere near as gothic--if that's the word we're using--as the Diptyque. This is more like a warm, sunny day in a lush Mediterranean garden with a river or stream not far away and with some kind of fairly full-smelling citrus or figgy fruit on the trees.

I love Miller Harris and ordered a bunch of their fragrances. I blind bought this one, which was risky as the notes would indicate that it's not my usual fare. I don't tend to go for green scents; the notes made me skeptical. Indeed, the tomato leaf is aggressively photorealistic at first. It reminds me of suffocatingly hot, sweaty summer days weeding the family vegetable garden, when the rich herbaceous smell of the tomato plants hangs heavy in the air. It isn't a refined or elegant smell. However, within minutes, the bold tomato leaf is joined by a singular blend of high-quality green notes, providing the main note with exactly the accompaniment it needs. It is masterfully done, turning my skepticism and dislike of a certain note into appreciation and admiration of how such a note can be presented. Throughout the scent's lifespan (which is very long-lasting) it maintains its tomato leaf heart, though it is strangely beautiful within the overall composition. I'm still figuring out this unique, fascinating scent. If you love realistic, brilliantly made green scents, this is a must-try.

I immediately pictured someone with wind-tousled waves, dressed in a relaxed boho-chic style. I adore anything this uplifting and green... It’s bright, charming, and just a touch nostalgic. The first thing I get is a burst of fresh greenery and sharp leafiness, followed by citrus facets and a soft powdery note. Iris isn’t listed, which surprised me, because it creates a distinctly watery-iris impression on my skin. It’s spring in its purest form. I’m one of those people who loves the opening of L’Ombre Dans L’Eau, and I’m also a big fan of the tomato-leaf moment in Corsica Furiosa. This fragrance doesn’t smell like either of them, but it captures that same emotional beat that exact green spark; and that’s why I fell for it so, so, so much. Tag(s): super green, tomato-leaf, uplifting, spring

This opens with a stunning and realistic tomato leaf note as if you were standing inside a green house. After an hour or so the sweetness, from what I guess is blackcurrant, kicks in while maintaining this greenish vibe throughout. Final stage is a nice mix of greens, slightly sweet and mossy wood. Very unisex, very likeable and definitely unique. Longevity is good as it's noticeable beyond 8 hours with moderate projection. Don't wear this in the high heat but keep it for spring and fall :). 8/10

La Feuille is milky floral from the line. When I tried it first time I suddenly remembered the fig perfumes but it doesn't contains fig fruit I think so. İt's open the bright notes something like grapefruit and then you can sniff the milky notes among the notes. I applied it in the morning and I could feel it until the night. I like that miller harris's collection but not love to me except l'air de rien and fleur de sel. Maybe I found another love in the line.