Peau de Soie

Ughhhh this is so good. The musky, anilamic, chalky opening is very fresh and citrusy. As it dries down, the woods begin to peak through and finally all the edges coalesce and the fragrance begins to purr. This is a really versatile scent. It's sexy, professional, and straddles this beautiful fulcrum point between serious and casual. Could easily transition this from the office to a dinner out. Also suitable as a cozy, enveloping yet fresh sweater scent. Scent 9/10 Versatility 9/10 Performance 7/10

I ́ve used up a sample of this and I really liked it. Soft and sophisticated, I found it easy to wear and quite calming. The powderiness is not baby powder -style but adult, and the musk and woods blend well with it. I already miss it and may have to buy a bottle.

A beautiful fragrance It is very soft and sits close to the skin. I wear it to work daily. It doesn't scream or shout, it gently says "I'm here. I'm elegant. Admire me."

I saw three similar bottles, literally on the Escada stand and rushed to check how on earth they became "more serious". Turns out it was a brand called Starck and they were just "sitting there". I will of course test the other two bottles as well, but on that day it was just impossible. From 18:30 that I sprayed it, liberally I must admit and until twelve o'clock at night I would feel surrounded by a powdery-floral scent that has a masculine edge. The notes listing here mentions: powder, woods, musk and animalic notes. Personally I could sense a plethora of others as well, or at least I got an impression of: ▪spice like in lavander ▪the "clean" version of patchouli bottled in modern mainstream feminine releases ▪white pepper or pink pepper ▪a generic blend of neroli and rose ▪violet/ionones ▪saffron and soft leather somewhere in the development. No rubber, don't worry. And it smells more complex than it looks. I's never say it smells powdery in the worst baby powder notes that a lot of women hate. But bear in mind that musk is very evident in here resulting in soapyness; loads of white musk. Don't let the strong fresh spicy opening deter you; it develops into something herbal and projects impressively at that time. With a chypre feel but not quite. There is one note or it could be an overall combination of them that exudes a vintage flair. The spicyness will mellow out fast in a powdery/soapy nondescript floral drydown leaning on the masculine side. Appropriate for summer and spring. Perfumey, polished, well-mannered. A well dressed lady wears Peau de Soie. Clean and modest, with a presence. Doesn't really have an age. Do sample

Starck Peau de Soie (2016) - powdery marble - I own a lot of #dominiqueropion perfumes and his style has always been a play on florals and comes in big and dramatic chords. In this perfume, it shows a much sensitive side to Mr. Ropion. If someone would smell this perfume, you could easily mistake for a Dior exclusive or Chanel Les Exclusif. Starts with this Powdery white musk top combined with Pear fruit note. Its drydown is woody, musky and retaining the original powder accord. Is it baby powder? No. How he integrates the accord - it reminded me of smooth marble. Cold, Modern, Industrial. An underrated beauty.