Louanges Profanes 19

Oh my God, I don't even know where to start to review this heavenly creation, my humble words won't do justice to this beauty...so let me just just express in few words ,the deeper than life feelings it evokes in me. I honestly thought that this kind of scent simply could not exist, believed that it has been only in my head all these years, yet my memory was awakened right from the first drop Louanges Profanes touched my skin. This scent is more than an olfactory experience, for me personally, it is a window to my childhood dream, imaginary world non existent. I want to close my eyes again, and jump into that dream...I see scenes like in a colourfully illustrated children fairytale book.. purple fields, crystal clear lakes, swans, massive fairytale castle in pastel shades,golden paths,deers,flowers everywhere, and under a huge old oak tree there's a beautiful blond haired princess dreaming about a prince riding on a white horse, pick her up....and so that they could live together happy ever after.... This is really how I imagine and visualize Louanges Profanes. I won't get into details trying to analyse it, because LP simply leaves me speechless. It evokes such happy emotions.I feel like a innocent child again, wanting to relive those carefree years again without worries, shut the crazy, cruel world outside. This parfume travels me away.It is so perfectly composed, like a soft veil you want to wrap yourself to daydream. I will be forever thankfull that Monsieur Guillaume created this ''for me'' ;) I kind of feel that I want it all for myself! NB. If I could only have ONE WISH, it would be : please please make this scent more intense, eau de parfum, its so shame that it just vanishes too quickly...like a beautiful dream, it's over too soon, but at least Im left with a glorious memory and smile on my face. I feel lighter, and the outsite world little bit kinder :)

One of the best I ́ve tried from Parfumerie Generale, and thats quite an achivement since I am already in love with several of their perfumes. Well, now I am in lova again and as with Cadjmere, this is passionate. All I can think of is Lounges Profanes. It is a haunting scent. Filled with soft powdery flowers and with a vintage note that make me think of romantic victorian boudoirs, old fashioned lipsticks, powder puffs and pearl necklases. It is one of the most vintage smelling perfumes I ́ve tried without smelling old, and yet it remind me somehow of my grand mother. Lounges profanes make me feel totally comfortable, relaxed and content. All the time I can smell this wonderful perfume I also feel very happy, it is a true bliss to wear. It ́s soft, caressing but also modern and unique. On me trher isn ́t anything sharp or strong in this, no Lounges Profanes smells like I am being wrapped up in softest silk or cashmere. Even tough it have a retro quality and remind me of my grand mother, I think it is also a very sexy, feminine and embrasive scent. Lingering around me forever, no not really iy has not that good longvity but good enoigh, at least about 4-5 hours. Another perfume from Parfumerie Generale that i can ́t live without. A must try for every fan of Parfumerie General but also if you ́re on the look for something with an unique, retro, feminin and floral touch. I think I invented the word gorgeus when I smelled this for the first time! It could be a perfume for angels...

Each ingredient in Louanges Profanes is vested with some symbolic meaning in Christian religion. Neroli is the essence of orange blossom, a flower used for centuries to adorn bride’s hair. Hawthorn was what the Crown of Thorns was woven with. White Lily is a symbol of Mother Mary, pure and innocent. Incense and benzoin were among the gifts that the Magi brought to the baby Jesus. Gaïac wood (Lignum vitae) was what Noa’s ark was built from. The title of the fragrance Louanges Profanes can be translated as praises to God in someone’s own common words (as opposed to reciting religious texts). How do all these ingredients work together? It’s a deliciously balmy woody fragrance, neroli adds a spicy touch and lily some very gentle floral note. And in May 2017 PG are releasing a rework of this formula 19.1 Neroli Da Astra with more focus on neroli and tender muskiness of that flower.

I have been holding back for over 2 years from buying this, surviving on the occasional decant, but have just taken the full bottle plunge. I'm so glad I did, I need this in my life. Warm, rich, very soft, creamy, floral and refined, this is such a beauty. I do see what people are saying when they remark upon the similarity to Red Door and Loulou, but this is superficial - LP is so much better bred - where they shout and even screech, if badly handled, this speaks politely in perfectly modulated tones. The dominant notes for me are, at the top, a fresh and very natural smelling lily, with an unusual twist provided from the hawthorn. This is anchored by mild spiciness and a whisper of incense. I do not smell any fruits at all. The longevity is average, at about 6-7 hours, but I can still detect this the following morning on fabric, so spray your clothes to prolong the effect.

This is old-fashioned in a VERY now way. It's a sweet floral and after a year of sniffing and buying gunpowder gone mad perfumes it's a really nice change. I am not a naturaly floral type, but the freshness of it combined with a slight spice, the old-fashioned soap / cologne evocation is quite special. It's like a really expensive and really well done wet wipe, which sounds awful but isn't meant to be, it's an excellent smell I want to smell on YOU, be you male or female. Not sure I want to smell on me. I prefer smelling like a burnt down church or a massive attack of pepper (thank you, CdG Black!)or a jasmine bush dragged through an ashtray (love Jasmine et cigarette!) or if lily then make it of the valley (LOVE Odalisque!). But you, person on public transport, if you could smell of Louanges profanes I would like you very much.