Oh Là Là

I finally got a full bottle since they started selling teo cabanel perfumes in a store here, which means i can go in depth with my thoughts Yes, this is a gorgeous nutty iris with a creamy powdery buttery sandalwood. The tobacco leaf adds a ‘pale brown’ feel to the scent, it doesnt weigh it down or make it darker in any way. Its a very pale scent, indeed the color of hazelnut paste (without the cocoa). Yet, it contains no sweetness or stickiness. Its not a plush type of powdery (like heliotrope), it is a pressed powder that you smear onto skin. I dont necessarily detect saffron, so this perfume definitely doesnt smell warm spicy. Maybe it adds a dustiness, as i own another saffron - iris perfume that has a similar dusty feel. It is the most cozy fall perfume i have ever smelled. It doesnt smell like a tk maxx pumpkin spice candle at all, it is very unique in this genre. It smells delicious and edible but not truly gourmand. Normally, this compliment is a bit degrading for a full price perfume, but this would also function perfectly as a room spray. Its a smell that would make your room smell cozy and warm without adding any heft. Luckily teo cabanel has a candle that smells exactly like this (sandalwood iris i believe) so i can burn it in my room without having to waste this beautiful perfume. In certain moments during the drydown, the perfume becomes less dusty and more clean/fresh. Not in a shampoo or cleaning product way, more in a sunny way. Still, i dont think this perfume is suited for daily all year round wear. I wouldnt want to smell like this in the heat of summer or a nice spring day. Its genuinely perfect for fall and winter if you hate heavy spicy smells. Theres not much else i can say. Its not a 10/10 for me, but thats because of its simplicity. Thats not negative though, 10/10s are rare and not everything has to be a 10/10. So i give it a 8.5/10.

I came across it by following Patrice Revillard's creations. I got a sample and spend about a month with it and got the bottle now. I just read some of the reviews which are surprisingly rejective of this design. To me it feels like a constant shape shifter. One minute you are a man, tobacco and earth after rain hits you but then the layer shifts to the side and a very feminine, flowerlike, fragile scent fills the room to be pushed to the side by the heaviness of earth and smoke. It is a constant pull back and forth which I assume confuses some people. I truly enjoy it. It is very exciting to me as I never know to which side the next sniff will lead me. I can see though how somebody could get a headache or run for the woods as it really really claims the space and all of your attention. I am always careful with the amount I choose to apply any fragrance as the harassment of a scent starts quickly for me if I am not careful. I am still trying to figure it the individual balance each scent requests to be perceived and "heard" fully without the overwhelming, forceful imbalance of " too much of the good". I like it and will play around with it with tiny dosages. Thank you. *I am new to the world of scents, I have a good nose, great insides but still learning the right words for it. Stay with me (: *

I found a 1oz of this on mecari (the only one that was for sale) and it’s sold out everywhere and I got lucky. Wow. I love this Ohh La La. It reminds me of an authentic leather handbag in an upscale department store like dillards, Nordstrom, ect. This is a skin scent, but a beautiful one. I can smell a dust of hazelnut with tobacco on top of a base of orris and musk. It truly is beautiful and honestly unisex. Female or male could pull this off. If you’re looking for a beast mode fragrance, this is not what you want. This is a more intimate, close up, every day signature scent. I would love to be remembered by this fragrance. I own glossier you and as I do see the resemblance, I like this one better. It has more character and more interesting. I’m a sucker for orris, and I can smell the orris on top of the musky base. I smell hazelnut and tobacco initially, but the tobacco is well blended and not super noticeable. This reminds me of a sexy encounter to be honest. The way your skin smells after “doing the deed” that musky sweet pheromone smell? Maybe I’m off, but nevertheless I’m so glad I was able to get this! She is staying in my collection! Thank you mecari!

I have noticed something about Teo Cabanel fragrances. The first sniff is usually okay but not earth shattering. When I try it again, something clicks and I fall in love. Oh Là Là is no exception. In fact, it has become one of my top three fragrances from this collection, along with Et Voila and Rendez-Vous. My favorite and the most prominent note in Oh Là Là is sandalwood. Musk is a close second. It is absolutely gorgeous, warm, and cozy without being too in-your-face and heavy. I’m currently wearing Oh Là Là on a cool rainy day, which seems to be the perfect setting for this perfume. In my opinion Oh Là Là is extremely unisex. It wears beautifully on my husband’s skin as well as mine. It’s always fun (and cost effective) when you can share a bottle. The fragrance lasts most of the day on my skin as well, especially when I moisturize first. Oh Là Là has earned my affection and will be a part of my fragrance collection for years to come. If you pick up a sample, remember to give it a few tries before forming an opinion. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

I got this added to my Cafe Cabanel order just so I could get free shipping. And wow I love it. I actually prefer it to Cafe Cabanel. That one was much too spicy for me and not enough coffee. This one sits much closer to the skin but I would say has moderate projection and longevity. It's a smooth suede with musks and a bit sweet because of the vanilla. I don't clearly get a tobacco note but it's a bit smoky but just a tiny bit. It's become an easy reach for me for casual weekends. And it's become my gym scent which I didn't even believe in having a gym scent to begin with! (I didn't believe in going to the gym but that's a different story.) It makes working out smell so good without bothering anyone with strong florals and such. I even got 1 compliment from myself. LOL but seriously the magic happens when it mixes with your chemistry and body heat.