Opardu No. 04

Absolutely REGAL white floral: a conquering empress completely clad in armour made of the purest, most perfect petals. It simply sweeps you away, with its jaw-dropping beauty and charisma overcoming any possible objections. This is almost as far away from my realm (dark, dirty, woody mid-niche and cheapies) as it is possible to get. It's too femme, too luxurious, far too expensive, simply too BEAUTIFUL for my usual taste. So why do I want to throw myself at the hem of that flower-cloak and inhale it forever? Because it is amazingly well done. 95% or more of the time, the presence of tuberose means an automatic disqualification to me, but even that is no obstacle whatsoever here. I'm also ambivalent about heliotrope and rose, which too often make me feel queasy and itchy when things get too cute and pink, but that doesn't happen either. Good golly. All is beauty, all is calm: creamy, poised, sweet without cloying, strong without screeching. It makes me, a scruffy tomboy and lover of weird and filthy and avant-garde unisex scents, feel like a CLASSIC LADY. (I have no idea how). It's utterly dreamy ... ... until I come back to earth with a bump and realise how much it costs. It's outrageously expensive - and yet all the same I hesitate to call it 'overpriced', because it does everything it promises and more so impeccably. Even costing 2 or 3 times more per ml than many other things I adore, it could still be called 'well priced' without lying. Lasting power is not bad, though for upwards of $6/ml you might well demand it went on forever, or at least a full day's wear. The only other florals which have had this sort of effect on me were pretty upmarket niche things: Serge Lutens Un Lys and Fort & Manle's Jardins du Giverny. This shares their white-flower magic but amps it up to almost unbearable loveliness: beauty cubed, and priced to match. So go ahead and try it if your feelings and wallet allow. But be prepared to fall in love.

She sat in front of the easel and looked lovingly at the white paper. She already imagines what the painting would look at the end and even though it is not her first one , she is sure that she will love it the most. The paper is already wet , ready to absorb the emotions and colors. Her hand draws the first delicate touch of color: purple specks come alive on the paper and then metamorphoses in small and delicate lilac flowers. The woman smiles looking at the flowers and she almost senses their fresh, crisp smell that brings happiness. Softens her brush in color, and among the lilac flowers, she starts painting a sweet heliotrope flower. This time, the touches of color are more vivid , you get lost in their depth. If you close your eyes, you can feel their warm and powdery aroma. Yes! This is definitely how memories smell - a blend of space and time, over which the fine powder melancholy sat quietly, protective. There is still something missing... Hmmm... What could it be? Ah, yes! She is now running her soft brush in the moste candid shade of white, the same as gardenia petals. The woman touches the moist paper with such emotion that the creamy smell of flowers, along with a piece of her soul emerges near lilac and heliotrope flowers, perfecting the painting. The white Sun throws its white rays over the humid watercolor painting, gilding the floral bouquet with a silver glow. The flowers are frozen in time and as their petals colors combine harmoniously, their scent becomes palpable, filling the room, blending with the tranquility of winter days.

Opardu is one máster perfume more by puredistance. This fragance is very soft, powdery and a bit soapy and sweet. For my José innthe centre of the perfume are the gardenia, the tuberose and the Carnation with a very delicate lilac. The rest of flowers go together in a very Well blended scent. the cedarwood give some stability to the back phase. The performance is good. The longevity is high while the projection is very subtle. However It is noticeable for long time from short distances so i wouldnt say that It has a bad sillage. It is a very nice perfume for everyday use, perfect for spring of for summer when the sub is almost gone. Although the smell is a bit more femenine i think It could be a good option for guys Who LOVE perfumes like carnal flower or iris poudre, like me :). Scent: 9 Longevity: 8.5 Sillage: 7 Quality/price: 5 Versatility: 8 Originality: 7.5 Global: 9

This is the most creamy flower I had the opportunity to test so far. It starts shy, slightly fresh, but then opens in the form of a sumptuous and precious bouquet, in which the shades of purple take the form of a degrade. The top notes are coordinated by the fresh and sharp lilac, the heart is made up of the sweet and powdery heliotrope, while the base sinks under the gardens of lactonic gardenias. No other note, from any other register excluding the floral, is not highlighted in Opardu's composition. Everything is a floral, powdery and lactonic paradise. I test it in parallel with Simone Cosac Ose, but Opardu is a much more refined, pure and creamy interpretation of lilac flower, like a mauve satin sheet that touches the thighs of a woman in the flower of age. I perceive Ose much sharper and greener.

It is a beautiful rich slightly vintage type of scent. I wish Puredistance scents weren't so darned expensive. Of course thats what keeps them exclusive. It's feminine beauty in a bottle. Very well blended. If I have to pick out notes then lilac, gardenia and loads of creamy musk. The scent of Venus perhaps. You can see the oils on your skin. It's a perfume oil rich beauty. I think it's ageless. It's certainly not old lady. The scent to wear on a romantic date to a formal venue. This fragrance will remind your oh (if they need reminding that is!) of your femininity. The perfect scent for your date nights. It has above average longevity but the sillage isn't much.