Le Regent

(Disclaimer: the bottle i received wasn't sealed properly, basically received a bottle that contained 70% of the actual amount. unsure if the bottle being open for 5 days has affected the smell. The brand has compensated me very kindly so im only noting this in case my perception of the scent is wrong because of possible evaporation) This smell is so... confusing. ive seen multiple people state it has an apothecary/medicinal/bitter opening, which immediately made me think of benjoin boheme. Yet, the opening is extremely fougere to me. Its aromatic and green while being soapy fresh with a powdery texture, not a hint of ambery warmth present. This opening luckily lasts for a short while, because it quickly turns vanillic and caramelized. The benzoin kind of caramel, its like slightly darker and more gasoline like than actual edible caramel. It is sweet but not cloyingly so, and this phase weirdly reminds me of eau duelle by diptyque. It is not my favorite phase for its not the amber im looking for. its not deep, golden or resinous... yet After some more time, i notice this muskiness that vaguely reminds me of baccarat rouge sans screechiness. It must be the ambergris synthetic, but it weirdly doesnt bother me here. it doesnt feel sharp nor metallic like it does in many department store perfumes. Still, this phase doesn't feel like the vintage amber im looking for... it feels shockinly modern for a house with such deep, bold and obviously vintage perfumes Luckily, this perfume doesnt seem to give up after an hour or so. it constantly projects and develops. finally, after a long enough wait, i get to experience deep resins without any of the other notes barging in. they are still translucent, but milky and honeyed at the same time. not spiced, not like other vintage ambers (i dont get the shalimar comparisons at all). It is a beautiful drydown that doesnt really count as a drydown seeing how the perfume is still persistent and maybe even stronger than the initial blast. theres no soapiness or greenness left, its really just about benzoin with a powdery and suede like texture. its pillowy, cloudy, dreamy. not smoky in any way. It also doesnt feel ancient like most other resin focused perfumes (eau lente, opoponax honore payan). I think empire des indes checks the 'ancient' box better, if that is the only thing you're looking for in an amber. I also must say this is the least vintage smelling perfume from this house, which isnt inherently bad but definitely something to keep in mind if you feel like blind buying. Extremely beautiful, but not weird or bold. Its definitely no marions-nous, you wont be offending people wearing this one. Not a bad thing at all however! im not implying that it smells generic, but it also wont fully shock you and change your personhood like some perfumes do. I think im only being nitpicky because its a new purchase, i will edit as time passes EDIT —————————— Okay, after a few days, the opening isnt as confusing anymore. Its starts off vaguely floral and light and sorta fresh with a resinous background. Doesnt smell synthetic or ‘clean girl’ however, just... effervescent. I still dont get bitter/camphoracious/apothecary/medicinal notes, it definitely feels ‘perfumey’ instead of photorealistic. Afterwards, the warm musky ambergris appears without being too powerful or marine or animalic. The drydown remains translucent yet noticeable, it is a sugared vanillic resin without any ‘’’oriental’’’ or powdery notes that define the vintage amber genre. The sugar isnt angel mugler/baccarat rouge esque, it feels natural and light... like sugarcane instead of corn syrup. If that makes sense... The caramel burnt sugar aspects of benzoin are kept minimal, this is definitely far away from a gourmand fragrance. The leather in the drydown is solely textural, more like a soft suede instead of a leather jacket. All in all, this is a summery ‘amber’ that is translucent but defined. Not some citrusy musky clean fragrance for sure. Yet, it does feel a ever so slightly disappointing to get such a modernized amber from a house like this. I mean, their whole thing is recreating vintage formulas. I still love this one, but part of me feels like its never gonna be a favorite fragrance of mine. The resins dont even feel that dark or deep. I think their Fin Comme L’Ambre does this job much better Its a SAFE fragrance. Not necessarily a negative, but im left feeling a bit indifferent. I constantly mention how divisive = >>> safe, so im gonna stand behind that and say this isn’t my favorite from the house. I will still wear it with love, its not like im disgusted by it. Im just not in love

So so comforting. This fragrance is like an old memory, an antique place. It's a sweet, balmy, resinous, ambery and dusty + a bit incense-smoky and woody vanilla scent. I'm smelling this with closed eyes and this fragrance takes me to an imaginary, old and abandoned vintage royal home. There is autumn here. The floor, the walls and the whole interior is covert with balsamic tree which is decorated with antique inlays. Everything is a bit melancholic but warm and cozy at the same time. At the salon there is a fireplace, and library with old books. The sheets of the books fray and the pages are turning yellow. The vanilla aroma of the disintegrating celluloid from the crumpling papers fills the room. And this aroma is mixed with the settled and flying dust. In this room there are armchairs and a sofa which are covered with soft leather. The corridor and some other places is overgrown by the vegetation. But the plants parched already, and the flowers faded. Everything whispers old forgotten memories. <3 It's a gorgeous & beautiful fragrance.

One of my favorite fragrances in the world. It carries the classic Oriza DNA, but with additional notes that create a truly cozy atmosphere. At first, I thought I detected a cinnamon note- or at least something distinctly spicy. The rich, warm benzoin-vanilla is present from the start, gradually becoming more pronounced in the dry down. The guaiac wood and leather elements are subtle but add a lovely twist to the composition. Cleanness is present from beginning to end. “Vintage” is the perfect word to describe Le Régent in every way, especially because the post-dry-down literally smells like an old book. Longevity and projection are amazing. In my mind, I picture a man wearing this, though objectively it’s completely unisex. Clean and cozy. I imagine my grandpa in the ’60s, sitting with his engineer friends, enjoying a cinnamon roll while discussing important topics- warm yet professional. Nostalgic and cozy, yet fresh and clean. Very unique. I truly think it has it all. 10/10.

This fragrance is filled with balsamic richness, yet it remains soft and gently sweet. The sweetness here is never cloying. It opens with a light herbal and clean sensation, which gradually fades to reveal a heart of benzoin and vanilla. There’s also a fresh woody note; not the usual “green” type in perfumery that adds depth and character. As the scent evolves, it becomes increasingly cozy and enveloping, almost like a comforting embrace. A wonderful choice for fans of balsamic vanillas. I believe this house has a distinct olfactory DNA that feels nostalgic and soapy; almost like a bath scene from Amélie Poulain, or something straight out of the whimsical universe of Jean-Pierre Jeunet. That whimsical, dreamy feeling is present in this scent as well. Soft pastels, a touch of fantasy, a fairytale-like atmosphere. I also really appreciated the packaging and the included booklet, such lovely details from the brand. Tag(s): Cocooning, cozy, warm, embrace, whimsical

One of the most beautiful, classy and comforting fragrances I've ever smelt. As an history and overall vintage lover, this is a match made in heaven: just a whiff takes you back to 18th century France. Suddenly I'm an aristocrat getting ready to go to a very private evening in a little salon of Versailles. The sweet powder scent is reminiscent of the heavy hair powdering of the time, whilst the basalm, oppoponax and benzoin remind me strongly of the little 18th century appartements; the wood, tapestries and the dust. To put it simply, this is sweet, powdery and creamy yet very classy. The bottle is gorgeous and I can't put into words how much I adore Oriza Legrand.