Une Pistache

I’m not sure why anyone would assume this would be a super sweet gourmand smelling scent based off the notes or the accords...so I’m not someone who was disappointed when it was ofc not that. I was expecting a powdery and woody pistachio, not a dessert type of a pistachio, and that’s exactly what this is. This is a gorgeous scent, truly a unique scent in the pistachio profile! This opens with an earthy, slightly spiced, carrot scent that is quickly followed by a sweet and airy almond aroma. It’s doughy, powdery, woody, like the dry ingredients of a cake. Then comes the pistachio and it’s only slightly sweet, with soft florals making it feel fluffy and cozy. The sandalwood, cashmere, and musk make this creamy and enveloping; the sweetness is subtle, cozy, and natural, like an earthy sweetness not a foodie one. This feels like eating pistachios dusted with sweet cinnamon on a couch by the fireplace on a rainy day wrapped in a cashmere blanket. I would say the pistachio prominent but so is the carrot, the heliotrope, and the sandalwood. Definitely a very unisex scent as well.

I’ve had a full bottle bottle of Une Pistache for 6 months now and just got a sample of Meander from Amouage and another one of Lost Alice by Masque Milano to see how they compare. Une Pistache is my absolute favorite. It’s like a combination of Lost Alice and Meander but with more heliotrope. It’s the most powdery and balanced. Dry powdery florals. The least vegetable carrot out of the three as well, this one almost only has the sweetness from the carrot without the rest of the carrot if that makes sense. Almost like a carrotcake but not really. When I first got my bottle it lasted 4 hours, now it lasts 6-7. Soft projection like the rest. I’d say this is powdery, woody, a little sweet and something milky-nutty in the background. The main note isn’t actually pistachio, according to their website it’s pistachio milk so don’t expect something like Cheriosa 62. ❌Don’t expect a gourmand, this is more of a gris charnel vibe but different notes. ❌ Not a pickle sandalwood like Santal 33. ✔️Perfectly unisex.

Such a lovely, lovely scent! At first whiff, all I smell is peppery cardamom, spiciness and a bit of earthy carrot, but very uplifting and smoothly blended. That' great because it's morning and this kick improves my mood! I must admit I don't get much of a pistachio, just a pleasant, invigorating, warm, spicy smell! After awhile sweetness emerges, I believe those are the almonds and milky note, heliotrope, pistachio milk but, again, not much of a pistachio. Maybe a bit salty and nutty thanks to it? As the time progresses, it becomes more pleasantly sweet, silky, and discrete - I have to raise my wrist to my nose to smell it. (Maybe I just didn't spray enough.) I don't get much wood either, just a delicate play of romantic and cashmere-ish sweetness without any notes aggressively taking over or disrupting this balance. Such a nice one to test! I'll buy a bottle.

This is a nice surprise, a different proposition on pistachio, lighter and more balanced than the gourmand pistachio fragrances I'm used to. The first impression is powdery white flowers with a soft pistachio aroma. As it evolves, the fragrance reminds me of a sweet pistachio latte, made with plant milk. The lactonic note is probably brought by the sandalwood, whereas the olibanum adds balsamic sweetness and a nice dimension. The pistachio is more on the artificial flavor side rather than nutty, which contributes to the fragrance's lightness. The sillage and longevity are rather weak.

My go-to scent these days! It’s comforting - a little sweet, nutty, creamy in the beginning, and I get the cashmere and soft sandalwood on the dry down. Ultimate coziness. I LOVE the carrot and cardamom in the opening. All the notes harmonize beautifully. It’s not a straightforward pistachio, as the inspiration for the fragrance is a pistachio dessert. Which makes sense, as it reminds me of Indian desserts like kheer and kesar pista kulfi! Une Pistache is incredibly versatile - great for everyday and also easily dressed up. Finished my decant and sprung for a full bottle!