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!

Wow! Where has this been all my life! It doesn’t smell anything like what I expected. I thought it would be greener And more vegetal, which I wouldn’t have minded. Instead it opens with a sharp, soapy blast that reminds me of my vintage EDT Chanel 5. Then the flowers start to emerge, with violet being the most prominent. It’s not a super sweet violet because of the green and soapy notes. Vetiver grounds it. It’s a very interesting take on violet. Really good blind buy for a violet lover. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

My male colleague perceived it like something medicinal, maybe because it is old fashioned, but I like old fashioned nice blended compositions. I must care not to disturb him. It will be difficult, I am already addicted to Futur. This is not today's easily digestable " patchouli", but this scent makes me inhale and breathe so deep and free, that I simply do not care what others say, I love it, I breathe it. Green freedom of the dark woods at night...looks like I am not an office tailored person.

Gorgeous, mature symphony. For those who prefer individuality and do not care for fashion trends. Dark green, foggy violet, deep, empowering. Softly taking You through time travel. I suggest this as an evening scent for colder days. Not for shy ladies, rather for the brave, for those who are not afraid to let the scent lead them to new dimensions. This is not a fashion candy spray, it is a masterpiece and deserves time and patience to be understood. It is almost alive...

Futur starts with a green aldehydic opening, very 60’s, not unlike Y and Madame Rochas and Calandre. It opens out into big hyacinth, again like Y, but if possible even more beautiful. All of a piece, delicately blown, full-bodied and slightly purple-tinged. Maybe the jasmine is playing a role too. It makes me think of crocuses. It finishes off with a strong civet-aldehyde phase, pale-buff and elegant. Very Anna Karina.

This is a lovely modern perfume with an eye to the past in a very good sense. It is green without being acid or citrusy like the majority of the green perfumes of today. It has a good lasting power and on my skin it develops with a metallic note that reminds of Calandre. Very good scent for the day, for sporty occasions when you can't wear a too elegant perfume but do not want to give up being smart and feminine.

Deep deep deep deep down the rabbit hole green. The darkest, the greenest green I’ve ever smelt so far. I suppose that I’m late I’m late I’m late at the party when I say that I want it. [Be patient, reader, for now I can only offer you my unhelpful enthusiasm. When it will be mine, I’ll write a proper review, directly from the rabbit hole].

Futur is the love child of Bandit and Chanel No19. I've had it for nearly a year and wore it for the first time today. Big mistake. This perfume is absolute perfection. I can't imagine many people wearing it, it is for lovers of chypre and vintage scents.

V E R Y disappointed. My fault, too. It was a blind buy and it smells like an aldehydic salad to me. I am not a fan of aldehydes, so I was surprised to find them there when they aren't listed in the notes. Aldehydes, go to bed!

Beautiful fresh green floral with an underlying sweetness. I absolutely love this on me. It does remind me of No 19 / No 19 Poudre which isn't a bad thing but I think I prefer Futur. The future is green!

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I have seen the future, and it is green. Kelly green. Glossy wet-grass green. After an ever-so-brief chypre tease, Robert Piguet FUTUR takes the wearer directly to the essence of green. This composition is redolent of both Carven MA GRIFFE and Balmain VENT VERT, although each of the three is distinct. I like this crisp, bright freshness very much, but it really is more of a green fragrance than a floral green, because the grassiness completely dominates the composition from beginning to end. If you like ueber-green frags such as MA GRIFFE and VENT VERT, you'll like FUTUR as well. If you do not like those two green offerings, then FUTUR will not be your friend. Since I already have bottles of MA GRIFFE and VENT VERT, I won't be adding FUTUR to my collection (at least not anytime soon...), but it is a high-quality creation which I can recommend. Good staying power and sillage.

Floral and aldehydic in the beginning, this EdP is a sharp take on orange blossom that removes most of the sweetness and leaves its green-woody notes. It’s not petitgrain, because it’s more floral, but that type of citrus smell is the general idea. It’s also soapy, smelling like a bar of scented soap, but it’s clean and brisk despite its floral, soapy nature. Sillage is moderate, and the scent remains fairly linear throughout its course of development, which is about 4-5 hours, tops. For an EdP, it’s not particularly strong once the top notes burn off. It’s a nice enough scent, but I don’t find it compelling in any way. Those who like mild, greenish florals and orange blossom should try it.

Blast from the past! I'm not crazy about indoles in general, but they do quiet down after a bit and you're left with a smoky green scent to match old-school green/floral chypres of yore. A little 70's shampoo, a little old-fashioned soap you use at your cozy hotel at some secluded Italian beach... Brings me back to when I was a child because my mother and friends would smell like this, which is a thorough compliment, but with more of an edge. A liberal application is a plus with this one: it lets all the elements shine, whereas a shy spray makes those indoles take over. Extremely long-lasting. EDIT: It's been a month and I like this more and more. What a beautiful green chypre this is.

....and a lot of classic aldehydes like C12-MNA, C12-Lauric and undecanal.

I perceived it as a fougère, but heavily aniseed-like, combined with something from a completely different realm that overshadows the whole — this is extremely familiar, and I have a feeling Ford uses it often. But not Fougere Platine... more like those rose-based scents that are exceptionally metallic; maybe Portrait of a Lady? Oud Silk Mood? That kind of structure, sparkling florals, a classic composition, rather feminine. It distinctly reminds me of some countryside cologne — maybe a Kouros for women (that’s how a “feminine” Bandit should smell!).