Le Parfum

As a disclaimer of sorts I must first state that the 50ml I so serendipitously stumbled upon this evening (for all of a tenner, mind you) had been sat UNBOXED on a shelf under the glare of artificial light for, from what I can gather, at least 18 years. Therefore I fear I may be experiencing somewhat of a shadow of the unadulterated thing. The dear old soul who sold it to me with apologies, dusted it off and warned me it had been sat there for "an awfully long time!". I assured her I was willing to take the chance, whatever amount of deterioration it may have suffered. All that said, what I have is, although rather disappointingly soft & intimate I will say, quite rich & lush and a very satisfying skin scent with a good 8 hours longevity (and that on a muggy summer's night!). There is something reminiscent in this of a kind of sweetish, good quality Japanese incense that I can't quite put my finger on... but I've smelt something akin to Le Parfum in the past - emanating from an incense brazier. And yet it's not smokey per se; although there is a certain, how can I say, "melty"... almost "waxy"ness about it... which I presume is due to the contribution of some dizzy French honey bees. The glacé fruits imbued resinous facets are nearly treacly but kept airy enough and this side of saccharine by what I take to be is the dry aromatic green presence of the hinoki and by the aldehydes, alongside a subtle carnation spice. How I wish I could smell this "fresh" in its original full-figured voluptuousness! Yet even in, what I am assuming is a diminished state of potency, Le Parfum is an intoxicating, elegantly heady, balsamic balm. What a tantalising, luxuriant treat - warm & tender - to be worn, preferably, in close proximity to fond embraces, I'd proffer. +++ Edit: excellent longevity on fabric! A fortnight after applying to the inner of a shirt collar, a sweet, soft woody smoke wafts consistently each time I near it hung in my wardrobe. ★★★★☆

This is luxurious, honey, smokey, with traces of cognac or rum like the alcohol vibe mixing with the sweet sweet honey - that Hinoki Wood is very special and makes it a daring scent. I catch myself sniffing this again and again because there are notes I just cannot get enough of! I wish I had a fancy maybe formal important dinner party to go to where this would be perfect for - it is easily that special, rich, interesting, and wholesome. This is definitely one of those classic scents a wealthy French woman who wears exquisite clothes and have places to be would spritz on. I would wear it at home on a cozy night too of course - feel and enjoy that vibe.

This stuff is seriously good. Thick full structure – nothing watery, no half tonalities here or shadows or aquarelles. Its a Real Thing! Oil Canvas! Fruits, honey, aldehydes – all covered by smokiness of benzoin and hinoki wood, ripe and mellow berries which is intoxicating and cognac-y and solid base from styrax, tonka bean, moss and vanilla. It melts on you, very tasty, tarty, zesty and smoky-fruity at once, and its strong perfume, lasts, projects, delivers! Wow.

I simply adore this perfume!!! It left me speachless the moment I put it on, strong , yet soft, reminds me Madame de Rochas a tiny bit+ the incitant rose in Parfum de Peau wchich I don't even like, but this combination of notes is the most interesting stuff I smelled in ages....Original Edit I have really dry skin, I am wearing it right now and is well, fruity, not at all oldlady or sharp....I detect rapsberry and cream???

i got a mini of this as a gift..and i fell inlove with it right away..its really a nice smelling fragrance..its really what u called perfume..very good for romantic evening for its srong but not loud...but i can wear this everyday. :-)its one of the few perfumes that match my skin chemistry..i would definitely get a big bottle.:-)