Lavande 44

Rania J. Lavande 44 is a fresh and spicy lavender mix featuring bergamot, petitgrain, cedar, and vetiver, with hints of tonka and labdanum to sweeten the mix. Patchouli is a further listed note but I do not particularly detect it. It leans fresh/spicy/woody but there is a faint sweetness to counterbalance those ideas, but even with tonka, specifically, the mix is not remotely as sweet or powdery as Tom Ford Lavender Extreme or Molinard Lavande, to give some perspective. Lavande 44 is centered around the floral note of lavender but well-blended like a barbershop/cologne vibe, albeit with some more weight, really a year-round “signature scent” type of fragrance, but certainly unisex and artistically interesting, divergent from the standard formula. It’s not as spicy as men’s wintery fougere types (i.e. YSL Jazz, Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP) but not as fresh as more summery options (Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT, Dior Eau Sauvage, YSL Rive Gauche). I’m impressed by the composition, which, like Ambre Loup and Oud Assam, is refined and clearly shows some care. It’s not the most daring scent but balances idiosyncrasy with a winning formula. I imagine the lavender-averse might find it off-putting but it really strikes me as a tasteful and restrained, albeit fulfilling use of lavender, which can sometimes come off a little too sharp and screechy (ala verbena) if used excessively. The fragrance seems to perform quite well, as well, though maybe not much so as Oud Assam or Ambre Loup. The pricing of Lavande 44 and the rest of the Rania J brand is $149 for 50ml, at EDP concentration. The only US boutique that sells Rania J. fragrances is Luckyscent, from which I obtained my sample, but I’ve learned that another grey market site sells the brand, as well. 8 out of 10

Lavande 44 by Rania J- Absolutely Stunning! Moonsparrow you got me again. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this one. I read the note pyramid on this before trying it and after reading it, I knew I was in for something special and something I was sure to love. First I am a fan of Oud and Labdanum, Then seeing Oud paired with Lavender, Labdanum, Patchouli and Musk, I knew I was in for a passionate experience. It did not disappoint, it was love at first whiff! The instant I put this on, I was captured, whisked away and held for ransom and I pleaded with my family to withhold payment and leave the money in the bank. I don't want to be returned. Damn! This smells good! The way Oud and Labdanum blend in this is amazing, I love it. Then how Lavender orbits around them like a moon casting it's luminous rays of tranquilizing fragrance upon them makes you want to relax and melt into the lilting aromatic medley. Musk, and this musk is the right kind of musk, adds a warm, sultry, sexuality to this beautifully crafted and brilliantly blended fragrance. Patchouli gives this a hippie, bohemian, free spirit flare. For me the scent sparks images of making love to a beautiful woman in a bohemian setting inside her lusciously, decorative Gypsy Wagon and Lavande 44 filling the air with it's bewitching, seductive, highly sexual and transcending energy. Ok, with that description, you all know I love this fragrance. What's more to love about it? Well, thank heaven's it's got ample, 12 plus hours of longevity and a medium to heavy sillage. The season for this is ALWAYS and FOREVER! Rania J Lavande 44. Love it, Love it, Love it! Thank you Moonsparrow for introducing me to this masterpiece. Millions of Lavande 44 hugs and kisses to you.

Here we have a full-fledged lavender fragrance managing to evoke equally classical and modern graces through an atypical fougère accord, one that develops into a fine politesse fitting cozily within today’s barbershop niche. 44 opens typically with a sour upper lip of petitgrain and bergamot, taking its traditional crispy clean to a sharp medicinal mouth of lavender absolute that screams minty fresh before rearing its girth into a woody triad of agarwood, labdanum resin and cedarwood; one that is zealously muted by a fixative action of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean and musk, leaving a bare leathery dust trail from the muzzle. Merely, the oud is seamlessly blended as a savoury decoration within the delicately sweetened green. In the end, the punchy lavender heart overwhelms and beats its supporting bits into shape as a mature, spicy, knockout fern... 44 offers a slightly interesting nouvelle due to an oriental caress that is felt in an exquisite dry-down, one that evolves throughout the course of its wear with flair. Far from being neophyte yet accessible and a lovely accentuated twist on the modern fougère, this is a scent that remains pungently familiar yet unique and is a safe ‘dare’ on the conservative theme of clean, as well as lavender... A thumbs up indeed!

Very, very middle eastern fragrance. So this is completely me. I love everything with this kind of vibration, warm, melancholic, balsamic, full of incenses. Oud in L44 is very prominent but also civilized, nothing dirty or kicking into your face. Perfectly balanced by the Mediterranean spices (aura probably created by vetiver) and sweetness of tonka or vanilla. Really it can be a heaven for balsamic fragrance lovers. Also it is very different than mass market offers (seriously I'm not stupid braggart who criticize everything common) but here you have gem that you never find in Sephora, Douglas and other big fragrance stores. In my opinion lavender is the only provocation/name created by author while oud, labdanum and patchouli are main heroes here. They dance together in the rustic house where people dry lavender attached to the ceiling. Perfect to change your mood if you feel bad, pushed or depressed. Go ahead and try, you won't be disappointed. Spillage is moderate but longevity is really good. It lasts for hours, from the morning to the evening even on dry skin I have.

Just received this bottle yesterday; a blind buy mostly because I enjoy my other scents by Rania J. I should also mention, that of all the "flowery" scents, lavender has always been my favorite. I have owned Agua Lavanda Puig, Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, as well as some simpler lavenders like Yardley English Lavender. So, how does Lavande 44 compare? With the first spray, I got an almost exact dupe of Art of Shaving Green Lavender, which is a nice "barbershop" scent, but I wanted---and expected something much more daring from the Rania J. The Lavender 44 starts out as a "minty" lavender that will neither offend nor intrigue the olfactory senses. Safe for office wear and probably best suited for warmer weather. It's in the dry down that this juice starts to strut its stuff. A dry leather accord come to the forefront and there is a definite oud lurking in the background. Nice and it is no longer a clone/dupe of the Art of Shaving, but rather an intriguing and unique take on lavender. Thumbs up.

This is just an initial impression, working off an official sample. This smells like a dirtier old spice. Almost like Creed Viking without the mint note. Which is good for me because I really dislike mint notes in fragrances. I am still to find one that I like, I can tolerate it in Versace Eros probably because the rest of that fragrance is so sweet. but Lavande 44 has some citrus to it as well, I'm guessing that's the bergamot. Ant the petitgrain gives it a sort of light soapiness so that it is not too dirty. There is some spice, not really sure what it is, it's almost like a bay leaf accord. Overall this scent is pretty complex on this first impression. I'm kind of excited to keep testing this one out. Will post an update as needed.

Nose Note #366 This one won over me... Amazing! You just have to try it to understand. Such beautiful, rich, herbal lavender. And it's sweet and minty and a little oudy. And long lasting! This one just hit the spot for me. Reminds me a lot of the good old soaps they used to make back in the day - and they were common too. Not like todays Dove, Nivea and whatever. Good strong-smelling soap. I think it's a purely masculine scent. And mind - this is dipping heavily into the niche category. I imagine that not everyone will enjoy this at all. If Sartorial is anything like this, then I'm in. I really wanted to try the Sartorial dupe - Moonstone Bleu French Avenue

A cross of Tom Ford's Fougere D'Argent and Gris Clair but a whole lot creamier. In the dry down, it becomes vetiver-centric, with an incensy and woodsy base that resembles vintage Eau Sauvage Parfum. I also get a delicious warm chocolate accord, from the patchouli with a little bit of smoke. I don't get any oud in this, but if it's in there, it's westernized and would very well explain the aroma of smoked woods. All in all, this is lavender, and creamy dark woods done to perfection. A great one for the colder months.

As someone who usually dislikes lavander in perfumes, I have to bow my head to Rania J - this is GOERGOUS. Yes, indeed, forget about the barber shop lavander, here it's earthy, aromatic and breathtakingly beautiful. The sweetness of tonka bean, the earthyness of patchouli and marvelous, marvelous spices. It all together makes this amazing warm, inviting and so uniquely beautiful perfume I HAVE to get my hands on. Marvelous creation, try this even if you are afraid of lavander.

I can hardly contain my excitement at a recent eBay score: gorgeous lavender with vetiver, sweet tonka and herbs. Lavender is present from beginning to end, about 5-6 hours before it’s a skin scent (that’s great for me). Unusual spicy, animalic kick when oud joins the party. I love this oddball of a scent. Looking forward to receiving a small sample of Rania’s Amber Loup from another fragrantica member later this week.

Wow, just wow. The most beautiful lavender perfume I know. It's close to L'Occitane's EdT for men, but it is more unisex, it is much better and softer. The opening is a natural lavender, like the essential oil (I love that so much!), than the lavender tames down and on my skin vetiver goes front. Raunchy, strange and perfect. Try it, if you love lavender. And you thought I could only write grumpy slating reviews...

This is an interesting lavender fragrance. It smells very natural, probably using mostly natural ingredients. The main star is lavender, supported by musk. Thus it is fortunately not a sweet lavender, which I don't like much. It opens with a blast of fresh lavender and progresses to a more subdued lavender with musk, tonka, and a mild patchouli. Completely unisex I would say. And quite long lasting.

Forget how lavender based colognes should smell like, order Rania ́s sample pack and try this. It ́s a smokey/spicey/ lavender/vetiver that IMO is very special, it ́s just lovely. All ingredients are wonderfully natural smelling, and the lavender and vetiver are just heaven. I could be wrong but I think there is a bit of agarwood in this also.

Lavande 44 is like a dry, smoky and woody lavender sweater that i want to wear all year long!!! I am feeling home when wearing this and even want to bade myself in it. That is probably why i am up to my third bottle of this heavenly juice! This is MAGICAL and i thank you Rania J!!!

Very nice lavender herbal perfume. Opening is bright lavender essential oil, then it goes warmer and sweeter, tonka get noticeable. Base is similar to Penhaligon's Sartorial in my opinion. I like it a lot, really calming, good quality and balanced perfume.

This is a really delicious smoky and spicy lavender. Now i like lavender as a roomspray but this is the first lavender i wish i could bade myself in. This makes me very curious for the other Rania's!!! 9/10 (a 9 because of the lasting power)

Interesting, as I love Lavender I have ordered the sample pack, I ́ll be back. missan

if you like lavander, you gotta buy this !! 9/10

*edit: The lavender is what makes this fragrance different, but after having it long enough to try a few times I would say that the lavender lasts less time that I initially thought. It’s prominent for about an hour, then is still there for another hour or so but toned way down. After that though, it might be somewhere in the background but I can’t detect it. The mid and late drydown still have the 1819 similarities. Still not 1:1, but definite similarities. Starts off barbershop, ends up warm spicy and mildly sweet. Not a bad thing that it evolves, but like the opening and wish it lasted longer.* I tried this one a few times, including on skin, and kept coming back. It’s a really nice fragrance, and one that actually evolves. I ended up getting a full bottle today. Unlike some folks who’ve reviewed this, I think lavender is very prominent in this. I will say though, that after the mid and late drydown that it isn’t as lavender forward. Regarding the drydown, of all the “reminds me of” listed I only agree with one, and it’s ONLY after the drydown. That one is Burlington 1819. It’s not 1:1, but it definitely reminds me of it, and I’ve owned that one for about a year now. On clothing I’m not sure how different it will be evolution-wise, but I assume that like most fragrances it will be different on clothes. As far as the ones I’ve tried/owned that I personally have no “reminds me of” whatsoever: Sartorial, Fougère d’argent, 1725, F’ing Fabulous. That’s just my nose though.

Unusually warm and mellow, well-rounded scent where the lavender is beautifully blended in with the rest rather than trampling all over it. Like a lot of reviewers on this thread, I am usually a lavender-hater and found this one to be a different game altogether - this is definitely *not* the dry, dusty-screechy, herbaceous aspect you get with laundry sachets, or the zingy-punchy-lemony sort which often drenches the top end of men's colognes. Lavande 44 is much warmer, softer, gentler and oriental-spicier than that; it has a lot in common with the middle range of the same brand's delicious scent Ambre Loup, or the bottom end of its outrageous Oud Assam. So Lavande 44 ends up as an enveloping, soothing ambient sort of scent rather than the sharp smack to the face that fresher lavenders can be, or the choking blast from the past you can get from more ultra-traditional and feminine lavender fragrances. I still couldn't quite grow to love it somehow. In the middle phase it really did grow a little soapy/lotionlike for a while - not in a horrible way, but it cloyed a little. (But if you're still on the fence: this never, ever, ever smelled fake or synth-screechy like a lavender air freshener or other spray horror). Projection was pretty impressive, on me, and longevity also good. If you are in search of a specifically lavender perfume but can't find many you like, this is definitely worth an experiment. But it wouldn't be my top pick from this house.