Guimauve de Nöel 31

"Subtly sweet, citrusy neroli, over marshmallow" For those who prefer natural/organic smelling fragrances and also enjoy orange blossom/petitgrain/neroli with vanilla, this is a must. Yes, there is the basic resemblance to Kilian Love don't be shy, in it's overall theme, but this isn't remotely the same. Guimauve de Noel is an extremely light and airy caress of a tangy green neroli, with dashes of subtle spice over a not-particularly sweet but fluffy marshmallow. For those used to very sweet fragrances, I would not describe this as especially sweet. It leans in the sweet direction but remains zesty and green/citrusy on me. I find this fragrance clean, refreshing and incredibly dainty. It is also quite light with almost no sillage at all. I can smell it on myself for about 2-3 hours maximum. I did purchase a FB because the scent is just so ethereal and gorgeous, I had to have it. This is what I would imagine fairies and angels to smell like. LOVE it. 10/10 for the fragrance itself; 3/10 for the sillage/longevity. PS: wanted to share that I get nothing "Christmassy" about this scent. Must be a European (not American) association. Also, it does sweeten up in the dry down but it's never super sweet on me at all.

There are only two fragrances in the whole world that I’m lusting after, and this is one of them. This... is... HEAVENLY. I’m so picky about fragrances, so that’s saying a lot. It reminds me of Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia, except this has more staying power. It’s a keeper!!! ***Update*** I bought a fb and I’m sorry to say that I’m disappointed in its terrible longevity. I won’t buy this again. Perfumers apparently think they’re clever and have everyone duped with this lack of longevity with perfumes lately. They expect that will increase sales because we’ll buy more bottles, but people won’t do that... especially not at these prices. We will move on to something that has staying power because we are not dumb. I’m considering a strongly worded letter to a few of these companies because I’m sick of experiencing this, and yes, I’m that passionate about my fragrances.

So so pretty! I love the blink-and-you'll-miss-it minty-herbal opening (hemp, I guess) against the fluffy sugared orange-blossom, and the airy vanilla that creeps up in the base. Although it is indeed light and not super long-lasting, I get plenty of longevity in warmer weather. It completely avoids the syrup-suffocation of LDBS while retaining the marshmallowy sweetness, and it feels much more modern than Sintra (I haven't tried Oriana). On the name front, I def agree with others: it makes no sense. Even if orange-blossom marshmallow is a Xmas thing in France, the perfume itself has nothing Christmassy about it, but is rather the epitome of flirty, casual spring/summer exuberance. I genuinely have no idea why people think it smells like Devotion, I cannot see any connection beyond maybe the faint vanilla drydown which maybe evokes Devotion's vanilla?

Uncomplicated soft sweetness, and delicious smelling, when I first smelled Guimauve at the Printemps counter in Paris I was completely obsessed and completely broke. My husband describes it as a smell "you want to keep falling into" - I had to have it. I kept the test strip near the head of my bed for an olfactory pick-me-up until 4 months later when I returned to Paris, I headed straight to purchase. Although not a true quality fragrance-- it's not very long lasting, it cost me 100€, a price I typically pay for Serge Lutens, it is a very satisfying gourmand fragrance that just makes me feel amazing when I wear/smell it. It's my favorite at the moment. There's nothing I can complain about.

I am an avid perfume collector and reviewer, and this is my favourite perfume of all time. It is so beautifully sweet and feminine, lasts for 6+ hours, and just has that addicting marshmallow smell that leaves people wanting more :) It's almost exactly the same as Parfums de Marly Oriana, but a little heavier on the citrus opening. It is not at all similar to Killian DBS, I find DBS much sweeter and heavier, and a lot more distinctive because of the caramel. This perfume on the other hand is an orange/lemon sweet opening, followed by marshmallow and vanilla goodness as it settles on your skin. I could not recommend more. The best perfume ever!