Futur

How many ways are there to describe love and being in love? I say thousands, and none at all simultaneously because no words can truly capture the feeling itself. So, stated simply: Futur has captured my heart and I did not expect this at all. From descriptions here I expected "just another green" fragrance and yet the absence of galbanum made me wonder how this could be possible. Fortunately for my nose (and ultimately, to the detriment of my wallet!) I was sent a sample. Even so, I was certain I'd be disappointed and let the sample sit there, unnoticed and unloved. This morning I was in the mood to experiment and applied Futur with wild abandon, on wrists, ear lobes, neck and decollete. Within seconds I was smiling, waving my arms and walking about in circles to sniff the sillage. Gorgeous!!!! I thought "This is Bandit stripped of her leather and civet -- a tamer, daytime Bandit perhaps." I remembered the reviews though and didn't quite trust myself until a quick check here showed me how many notes they have in common and I felt vindicated. Futur and Bandit share jasmine, violets, ylang, neroli, bergamot, vetiver and patchouli with "green notes" in Futur taking the place of Bandit's aldehydes and cedar taking the place of oakmoss (a worthy substitution!). Again, no civet and no leather but I can honestly say I'm seldom in the mood for Bandit's boldness while I can easily see myself reaching for the full bottle of Futur that will certainly join my collection in the not-too-distant future because I simply cannot imagine a season, temperature, mood or occasion when Futur would not be appropriate. Futur is a true gem that's both bright and up-lifting with a heart of pure energy. I don't find it green in the vein of Vent Vert, Aliage, Ma Griffe or any other Green Stunner; instead, to my nose it's a seamless blend of everything fresh, vital and springtime new without being a strictly springtime fragrance. Violet's sweetness is tempered by vetiver and patchouli's chewy texture is brightened by jasmine in all its glory. Beautifully, beautifully blended and very, very well done. Lasting power is 8-10 hours, a trait Futur shares with other Piguets on my skin, and sillage is moderate: enough to enjoy but not so much as to overwhelm. I can hardly wait to add Futur's classic black bottle to my line-up of Piguet treasures. A worthy endeavor by Aurelien Guichard, who is to be congratulated for capturing the essence of Piguet: classic, complex, rich, bold and long-lasting.

if you are looking for an authentic 1970s perfume experience, this is it. A while back, I purchased Tweed in the hopes of snatching back some memories from my very early childhood. Sadly, it has been reformulated to death. it's nice but it's not the Lentheric version. So colour me surprised, the first time I put this on and I suddenly recalled my mother's dresser in 1975...she wore the OG Lentheric Tweed. I was expecting Geoffrey Beene's Grey Flannel but a little dirtier. Nope an almost perfect version seventies Tweed but with a twist of old and well used horse saddle and a hint of honey. If this perfume was a person, it would be a gorgeous and forthright redhead who rides in jodhpurs and green tweed coats, with an immaculate French braid under her helmet and a forthright manner and you are meeting her in England in the 1970s. odd side note: this does not perform well in the heat on my skin. just vanishes in a heartbeat

We are stepping into the deepest of green with Futur, verdant, luxuriant, wafts of leaves, grass, milky sap, tree resins, and solar infusions on still waters. It opens with neroli and galbanum, sharp and bracing, awakening the senses. It seeks to invigorate, and pulls you into its rampant lushness. This soon yields to more floral elements of green, but they do not steal the show. These florals are a supporting cast, they sing the praises of viridescence in the woods, shading and adding some contrast. Misty undergrowth, foggy violet leaves, and woody pungency bring it all home. Definitely a variation on green that would be well appreciated by those who love Chanel No. 19 or Jacomo Silences.

Maybe I'm the only one getting this, but I get a strong whiff of Etat Libre's Jasmin et Cigarette - Jasmine and woodiness (obviously the cedar and not tobacco, as in EL JeC). Definitely green, definitely Jasmine, and some Ylang Ylang. I don't smell the neroli, but for a minute when first sprayed. I like this, maybe not enough to get a full bottle though. Edit 3/12/13 I have seriously grown to love Futur. Though the opening does definitely parallel ELdO's Jasmin et Cigarette, Futur has more depth and complexity. I agree that is embodies casual elegance - an unfussy and informal green floral. I am now a proud owner of a full bottle!

This is a classic green floral, something sadly lacking in today's market. The staying power and sillage are actually good, which I marked as moderate on the scale. On my skin, any fragrance that lasts more than 4 hours is amazing, and this one lasts 5 or 6. This is a modern green, done masterfully. It is reminiscent of the great vintage greens like Ma Griffe. If you love the green fragrances, then this beautiful and complex Futur is for you. Aurelian Guichard re-created Futur for the modern woman, and it should become a classic. I wear it often, and I always feel more energetic and happier with the first spray!