Yin Transformation Parfum

Ethereal, uplifting and sublime... what is this sorcery! The notes here are so well blended that I am not even going to try to pick them apart but the scent itself smells like goergeous watery florals, to put it almost too simplistically. Words fail me as I try to describe this fragrance.. picture smelling water nymphs, innocent and alluring at the same time, dancing weightlessly over a shallow lake with crystalline water that lets you see straight to the bottom filled with the most beautiful flowers, filling the air with their delicate scent. I would have passed it over for something deeper and richer, had I gone by the notes however, I am delighted the SA at Neiman's asked me to try this house, I couldn't have asked for better introduction! If you think it smells good just as you have sprayed it, just wait till it blooms on your skin. Yin stands for the feminine in the concept of duality and the word play on the name will make sense only when you experience it. It makes me feel like the classiest, most feminine version of myself when I wear it. To say the breath was knocked out of me (also because of the exorbitant price tag 😅 but hey can you put a price on such a beauty?!) is an understatement! Another surprising aspect of this fragrance is it's performance which is almost shockingly great. It lasts easily for about 10hrs projecting strongly for at least the first 3hrs morphing into an increasingly intimate scent while the enchantingly beautiful sillage keeps going for the entire duration of the fragrance. This can easily become a signature scent and I, for one, can't get enough of this one!

Upon initial spray, this perfume is very clean-it smells expensive and lovely, but it is somewhat generic. However, the longer it sits, the better it gets! Its notes are blended beautifully and really balance one another out. It is not sweet but it has something feminine. It isn't too watery because there are balancing lactonic-lotiony notes. The top bergamot and mandarin don't overpower the top notes with citrus but still give just the perfect kiss of citrus to balance out the rose. I do wish the iris were a bit more prominent but that is because I love iris. The middle notes on me were a highly elevated bar soap, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. And it lasts! Many perfumes in this category of fresh/soapy and citrusy/watery disappear after only a few hours, whereas with Yin Transformation you will get 8 hours on the skin and on my fabric watch band, I can still smell the perfume well into the day after initial application. Also lasts well on my mom and her clothes too so it isn't just with my skin chemistry. Or at least that was my initial test note. Now I've gone a bit nose blind and I don't personally notice its longevity on me, but my friends do. If you are into "clean girl" perfumes and scents, then this is a must. If you want an inoffensive office perfume, this is a must(lasts a while but sillage is close to the skin.) Also reminds me of MM Replica's Lazy Sunday Morning, not because they smell alike and MM is definitely not a dupe, but maybe the rose soapiness note is shared. The perfumes are distantly related.

This review is for the Parfum version. The watery notes in this are so ethereally beautiful, and make you feel like you are in a spa tub with tons of delicious orchids and rose petals floating gently around you. Perfect for a wedding or a spring day to transport you to a flower garden right after a light rain. The ylang-ylang and bergamot are blended superbly to cut the sweetness, and make you feel ultra feminine. The dry down adds a soft musk (think Narcisco Rodriguez pure musc), and a creamy sandalwood base that adds to the complex elegance of the fragrance. This one was instantly very special to me, and I've been wearing it a lot to the pool- it really comes alive in the heat. Sadly, I find the projection and longevity seriously lacking, but I adore the smell so much I had to buy a FB. I just spray it a lot during the day or pair it with a neutral lotion or molecule + mandarin. I can forgive it's fleeting nature, as part of its uniqueness is that barely-there, she just got out of the shower and smells so good vibe. A must try for people who like floral aquatics.

This is a beautiful perfume! The primary feeling to me is pretty. Extremely femme. Gentle. I'd wear it to a bridal shower or similar. Opens airy, aquatic and gently floral. Extremely pretty and gentle and feminine. Understated. As time goes on, more of the powdery baseline opens up, the florals gather some strength and I get distinct citrus notes -- rather like a mandarin orange, before it is peeled, with the leaves on. The airy aquatic quality remains, but is less prominent. As with most of the Harmonist line, it is beautifully blended and harmonious but still allows the individual notes to shine through. Although the overall scent profile remains consistent outside of the first 20 minutes, the silage highlights different notes throughout, making the experience of wearing non-linear. It is never loud and doesn't project much, but sticks around on my skin for about 6 hours before becoming a pleasant, musky, powdery skin scent. (Note that I get zero almond milk and only softness from the sandalwood on my skin).

Ok the notes totally leads wrong way. Here is the notes from The harmonist official page: TOP NOTES: Calypso Orchid, Mandarin, Bulgarian Rose MIDDLE NOTES: Almond Milk, Ylang Ylang, Iris BASE NOTES: White Musks, Sandalwood, Benzoin And aaww, this is so so beautiful wet-aqzutic but also lactonic thanks for the almond milk and lotion like , creamy by the ylang ylang. with cool powderly heartbreakimg iris. And soft flowers. It' fairy like & magical, fragile feminin beauty. This is the scent of a water nymph. A water nymph by a flowery pond with beautiful snowwhite swans on it. By the way i feel something in it whis is feels like freesia beacuse i smell something airy floral. ( i don't know which note is it) but because of it, i see not just the water nymph, the lake/pond with the swans and flowers but the light breeze & cloudy blue sky. This is how i imagined Guerlain l'heure blanche ( what i've never got) but more airy and aldehidyc. But it's just my fantasy .

I was surprised to love this. I generally do not enjoy "white musk" fragrances - I find them dry, flat and boring. The almond milk note is what I enjoy most in Yin. It gives a creamy, lactonic effect without leaving you smelling like actual milk, or a bowl of cereal. The sandalwood + florals keep this from going into gourmand territory, and they leave a clean and sweet trail. There's something spicy that I cannot put my nose on? But I love it. I would describe it as a tickle of pepper. I also thought this was overpriced, and the longevity was poor until i smelled this still going strong on my jacket the next day. It's ethereal; clean, sweet, creamy and floral. This is also an easy non-offensive reach that can be worn during all seasons. It doesn't hurt that it garners compliments from strangers too.

This is such a bright, delicate, feminine scent. She’s pretty! There is no attempt in this scent to be dark and mysterious. It is content with being lighthearted and pleasant. Though they don’t smell alike, Yin Transformation has a similar feeling to Marc Jacobs’ Daisy Dream. Daisy Dream has rounder, softer edges, while Yin Transformation is brighter and feels a bit more grown up and just a hint aquatic, but both are breezy, clean (shampoo-y?), creamy, wearable, mood-enhancing, slightly fruity florals that aren’t spicy or gourmand or sugary or green or in any way overbearing or reminiscent of baby powder or funeral homes. I love them both and they are different enough to have both in my collection, but if you can’t justify the price of Yin Transformation, Daisy Dream works well in its place.

It is creamy, it is dreamy and I feel amazing wearing it since I have a travel size of it. Watery and dewy florals and the same time it is dry, white and powdery. These opposites are balanced out in a sweet harmony. A little bit mainstream at first glance but after wearing it few times I understand the qualities and depths this one has. It is springtime here, perfect for this weather. I love sniffing my skin. I wish I can afford a full bottle some day. EDIT: /one week later/ I am getting compliments on this perfume, more then I have ever received for any other scents of mine. The other day I was on an exhibition opening and one lady followed me in the gallery and then stepped next to me to quietly ask what I was wearing.

A+, 5 stars, 10/10, 100% I've never smelled anything quite like this before and it is one of my all time favorites. It's hard to describe, as it is so well blended that I genuinely can't pick out any particular notes, but I will try. It covers every base in perfumery for me. You know how in Thai cuisine dishes are supposed to have all 5 flavors of sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, sour, and salty? This is that in scent form. There's a woody/musky base, delicate florals, an aquatic touch, a bit of citrus, and a slight creaminess to it. It lasts for hours and hours, projects well, and is so, so unique. The price is kind of ridiculous, but if you can get yourself a sample it's amazing.

Its harmonious blend of notes makes it versatile for various occasions, whether it’s a casual day out, in the boardroom, or out on a date. The fragrance evolves beautifully on the skin, maintaining its complexity and depth throughout its wear. Longevity it great on the Parfum. The scent is well-balanced, never overwhelming, The dry down of Yin Transformation is a delightful blend of powdery and smooth notes. Iris contributes a soft, powdery finish that adds a sophisticated touch. The base is further enriched by the creamy, woody tones of Sandalwood and the clean, subtle muskiness of White Musk. This combination leaves a lingering impression that is both comforting and refined.

The more I smell this the more I love it... this is odd for me because I typically don’t like “freshie” scents. But this is fresh, musky, powdery, sweet (without being overly so), and sensual. To me this smells like when you get out of a hot steamy bath or shower and that clean, steamy, musky, scent is what you get. I think it’s great for everyday too, don’t see it being too in your face or offensive. There’s something really innocent about this scent and I think that innocence is what makes it sexy to me. Great for hot weather, don’t really recommend in cold weather.

I had never tried anything from this brand until I sampled Yin Transformation at a Neiman Marcus. I immediately loved this scent. The opening is fruity floral fresh, and the iris note really came thru which I love for a warm weather scent. I think this scent is very versatile and people of all ages would enjoy this, it smells expensive and fresh. Although the opening is gorgeous, the dry down is what made me absolutely love this fragrance. The notes melt together into the most beautiful rich sandalwood iris musk. Super gorgeous skin scent.

At first sniff you might think this fragrance is something you've smelled before. A little citrusy, a little watery, a little floral. But no, just wait. Your skin will bring this to glorious life. The florals are gorgeously deep and natural, but always kept a shade airy by the sparkling citrus and water notes. Truly sublime. Every fragrance I've smelled from this house has been nothing short of spectacular.

I’m not going to lie I didn’t like this until I let it dry on my skin. Fresh scents don’t usually appeal to me I prefer gourmands however this is beautiful! Effortless, clean, fresh, feminine, unique and sophisticated. This scent literally feels like a breath of fresh air. Calm, aquatic, and airy. Like your enveloped in a cloud beautiful blended, soft and not overpowering. Lovely!

fluffy fluffy fluffy flower note. loved spraying my tester before taking a nap (did not mean to take a nap... this perfume put sleepy time spells on me). can be great before bed and also very great when you wanna feel like you are fresh out of the shower ready to the take on the day. the almond and musk give a soft vibe which is so me and up my alley as a hot humid florida girl.

Beautiful creation by the harmonist, creamy, sensual and very feminine floral scent. It does remind me of nivea hand cream but I adore that smell since my mom used to use it ofttimes. The opening however is very bright and fun, I kind of wish it would last longer because it changes quite quickly. Lasting power and projection are amazing for such a soft scent profile.

This is such a feminine, gentle and creamy scent. It is definitely floral, with a beautiful musky base. There is sandalwood in here, very well blended. I really like this, but it is really expensive. It reminds me of an early spring morning when the air is still a little cold, but there is a scent of spring flowers in the air and maybe a creek nearby. Gorgeous.

Re: the parfum concentration I feel like this is what a princess from east Asia would wear. Youthful, smooth, floral, creamy, FEMININE Blended to perfection. As a man, if I met a woman wearing this I would probably have an instant crush Ideal for summer and spring. I love it. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 10/10 Projection: 9/10 Versatility: 7/10

As the color of the bottle indicates, this will be an aquatic fragrance. It reminds me of some SPA scents or something from the Rituals brand. It has soapy quality. Smells classy. It's quite intense and potent, so it might be better to smell it from a distance. It's among my top 4 scents from the brand.

Interestingly enough, on the first 4-5 hours this one seemed pretty unremarkable, and I was quite disappointed. But then it offered me a plot twist, much later after the dry down! The water+orchid notes become prominent and, boy, do they LAST! Now I really love this!