Jasmin Eau de Parfum

This is my first Molinard. I wanted something from this storied house, and I thought Jasmin was a good bet. When I smelled this for the first time I was in heaven. What a gorgeous heady, indolic jasmine, very indolic. If you don't like animalic jasmine like the type of jasmine that is in Patou's Joy do not blind buy this. Molinard Jasmin also reminds me a lot of Diptique's Olene w/out the wisteria note. I did have that perfume on my want list, but I am going to take it off now because this perfume fills that desire and for a much better price point. Jasmin is bright, from a touch of lemon. That brightness continues throughout the heart, but you can't sense that it is from lemon. As this perfume progresses it becomes a jasmine solifore through and through. Heady, indolic, cold almost menacing. There is something dangerous about jasmine according to fragrance psychology articles I have read. Jasmine wearers have a wildness in them that can't be tamed. While vanilla lovers are the life of the party, friendly, easy going and fun. And Rose lovers are kind and cautious (according to fragrance psychology articles I've read) Jasmine lovers are provocative, alluring and a bit mysterious, even a bit dangerous. I guess these things can be taken w/ a grain of salt, but my husband gets a little nervous when I have my jasmine moods. And it is true I feel a storm stirring inside me when I want to wear Jasmine perfumes. If you like, blinding, cold, aloof, animalic, and wild jasmine at a great price, Molinard Jasmin is a great blind buy. So happy I bought this inexpensive beauty. My bottle is a 2.5 ounce and it cost $40. Lasting power is also very good. Edit: 2/3/23 This review is for the current version. New bottle w/out the white label and black cap and lettering. The caps are copper now. Also, I own Imaginary Authors Fox in a Flowerbed and am wearing it now, these 2 perfumes are not that similar. Yes, Fox in a Flowerbed has jasmine but the pink pepper, and tulip to my nose are very noticeable. It is also greener, much more ozonic and the jasmine is only slightly indolic. If I had to choose which is the better jasmine, I would choose Molinard Jasmin. But if you want a jasmine that is not just jasmine and is a bit whimsical and unique Fox in Flowerbed is a good bet. Both are nice and a good bet for any jasmine lover.

A new jasmine love! Oh, what a beauty this fragrance is, not to mention the stunning glass bottle in its audacious vibrancy. This truly is comparable to Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge. I used to own a bottle of TFJR but rehomed it as it lasted barely an hour on my skin and was rather green and transparent; verified authentic, but it just didn't perform well on me. But this... Molinard Jasmin, which I read as clean, heady jasmine sambac tinged with a honeyed fruit and tea undertone, is very similar in scent; even slightly spicy with the presence of brisk carnation. Rose and orange blossom are very secondary but add well blended sophistication and depth. Lemon brings balance and life without any obvious harsh citrus. I feel this is fuller, richer, and has the same silky classiness of Acqua di Parma's Gelsomino Nobile which I attribute to the orange blossom, something that TFJR lacked. Perhaps this is where reviewers are finding Molinard Jasmin vintage like, but it translates as very polished, vibrant and modern to me. Bold, brave and sexy. Yes, the same boldness of Lush Lust in contrast to Serge Lutens A La Nuit's sweet honeyed innocence. Clean, yet with a good measure of indole. Warm and enveloping with a subtle anchor of sandalwood and musk, but finishing as glassy and luminous. Incredibly voluptuous and full bodied. Rrrrrrraaaoow! Sillage and longevity are fantastic. This ravishing bottle of straight up floral courage is devastatingly essential for jasmine lovers.

For jasmine lovers only, which I am. As others have mentioned, this really comes across as a jasmine soliflore. It comes right to the edge of the amount of indole I can tolerate, which may be too much for those who prefer a cleaner jasmine. It is not in Lust territory, which is too much for me, but dirtier than A La Nuit. As for comparisons to TF Jasmin Rouge, the only similarity I find is that they are both jasmine-centric fragrances. JR is far more complex and spicier. Not saying that that makes this one inferior, I'm just saying that if you try this expecting a dupe for the latter, you may find this comes up short. However if you are looking for a true jasmine soliflore inclusive of the many facets of this beguiling flower, this is a good place to start. Longevity could be much better. I can't say this is one I needed among my collection but I am happy to have it, and bonus points for the gorgeous purple bottle. A strong like for me instead of a love, this is only because there are others I own that I prefer. You could do far worse at this relatively low price point, and definitely worth a try if you are a lover of white flowers. Edit - #1 becomes less of a soliflore in the dry down. This is where I find more similarity with TF JR. #2 You've won me over, Molinard. I have fallen in love with this. It actually layers well with their Muguet EPD.

I have not historically been that big of a jasmine fan. However, I have found myself craving the cold, edgy, and somewhat naughty tropical feeling this flower gives. My test of this scent is from a 1ml stick application decant, which definitely goes on differently than a spray. But what a beauty! This is not a complex scent. The emphasis is on the flower itself. It's essentially a soliflor scent. However, in the drydown I certainly get the musk, and as mentioned by another reviewer, aldehydes. I'm missing any citrus, and the other floral notes are simple supporters in this ensemble. Truly the jasmine is the star. For a fresh, clean, jasmine scent perfectly suited for hot weather, this is stunning.

Pure, natural, heavy vintage Jasmine - as in fragrances like Joy (the real Joy) and Muguet Du Bonheur. I really don't get any of the other notes listed; especially, thank goodness not the white musk, which, for me, taints and ruins so many otherwise lovely modern perfumes. If any other notes are present, they are giving the Jasmine a lift, rather than being noticeable as themselves (if that makes sense). Even though it's heavy, I've found it perfect for sunny summer days (especially when it's humid), when many other fragrances would be too much.