Monique Lhuillier Eau de Parfum

Just goes to show you really have to try a scent. I walked by this one many times with my nose turned up at what I assumed would be a generic floral. Based on the “reminds me” fragrances, it should be. But this is an “eyes-roll-back-into-my-head” kind of scent for me. None of the “reminds me scents” interest me in the slightest. This one has an ever so slightly vintage quality that I’m ascribing to the hyacinth. I don’t think this is a crowd pleaser, but I did receive a compliment, something that doesn’t happen super often. I wear this one really for me and it’s one of the very few fragrances I’ve discovered in the past decade that I think I will be wearing for as long as I can own it.

This perfume is absolutely beautiful. It is not on general sale in the UK so I purchased a 10ml sample direct from Monique Lhuiller in the States and boy was it worth it. It is gorgeous, and totally unique. The opening is enormous but the dry down is subtle, floral and delicate but still projects which I find very rare in delicate modern perfumes. I shall be purchasing a regular size bottle once I have used up my 10mls

I 100% understand how this is considered, objectively, 'boring' — but I freaking love it so much. It's exactly what I need it to be; a fresh, light, soft, not-too-sweet floral with the perfect amount of bergamot, musk, and wood. I'll be using this for some layering, or everyday springtime wear. It's quintessentially inoffensive, feminine, and just feels nice... like sitting in a gorgeous garden on a spring morning.

Wow! this is a new contender! Love it!

Sprayed out at the store, this smells like a nice springtime scent (floral, a little aquatic) but sniffing it from the bottle from fragrancenet, it smells kind of ambery spicy or incensey. Maybe the juice macerated? Not that it's a bad smell.. It just smells different than in the store. Also long lasting and great sillage. If you only wear fruitchoulis, you probably wont like this. I am speaking from experience- someone I know who thinks floral perfumes smell mature (including this one) only wears fruitchoulis. I am younger than her lol. I think this is pretty timeless and all ages could wear this (20 yrs +). Edit: I see people are comparing this to Jessica McClintock. It has a similar vibe, it does not necessarily smell like Monique Lhullier. I batch coded my Jessica McClintock and mine is from 2017, so idk if an older formulation smells more like this or not.