Zibeline de Weil

Soft woody oriental fragrances are turning into my favorites. This one has aldehyde listed as a note on another site and that may also be why I'm grooving on it. I will do a full wear to be sure but am thinking I see a FB in future

This is 21st century Weil, via Aromes Ligeriens (Aroli), with high qulity ingredients, but it is not your mother's nor grandmother's Weil, lacking as it does the civet/amber/musk animalics that were the Weil signature. I am too partial to Weil of old to be a reliable reviewer for this one, but I will try to think of Zibeine de Weil as simply a new fragrance for our times, without it's storied past. OK, here goes: Peach colored juice. Sniffed from vial, I get oriental with a faint reminder of vintage Zibeline. It evokes luxury, and reminds me a bit of Ralph Lauren Safari for men. In the morning, I got a lovely powdery iris—or orris, my nose isn't quite educated enough for the distinction. __________________________ (later) I just reapplied the ZdV on my right arm, and vintage Z on the left. Old Zibeline has coriander and civet to my nose; I just looked up the notes, and sure enough, there they are. Both fragrances share bergamot, ylang-ylang, benzoin, and tonka. This bears out my impression that the new Zibeline de Weil reminds me of a very cleaned up old Zibeline. The new fragrance does stand on its own as refined, luxurious, and well-made, and reflects 21sy c tastes and/or [IFRA] circumstances.

Smells like it should have aldehydes in it, and I'm surprised it doesn't. Not a fan of this kind of fragrance but I do like this one. Clean and alcohol smelling in a L'Air Du Temps, Chanel No. 5, and Van Clef and Arpel's First kinda way. Maybe could be described as an expensive high end version of Navy. Mature smelling but very nice, this ain't a kids scent which I appreciate. I picture a woman in her late 40's in a fur coat smelling like this. Not necessarily my cup of tea, but still I give it a thumps up.

I haven't ever tried the original Weil Zibeline so I can only write what I think of this one with no comparison. It starts off a little strong but settles down quickly, and a little goes a long way. The main notes that stand out on me are orange blossom, plum and tonka... it is beautiful but quite mature smelling, I'm in my mid 20's and I don't know if it really suits me... yet. Maybe in a few years. I have to agree with Mooniq, probably ladies 35+ will appreciate this more.

Zibeline de Weil is a delicious soft, warm, medium-depth oriental that I find to be quite subtle with a light application. The combination of plum, tonka and orange blossom is divine. The wallflower and sweet pea are unusual notes, and I'm not sure I can detect them or the bergamot, but perhaps it is their inclusion that freshens the fragrance. Lavallectra, spot on! Thank you. This one goes on my 'want' shelf for winter.

I get an initial impression of anise, weird! Then it dries down to gentle spiciness. I don't get fruit and I don't experience floral, either. But there does exist an underlying animalic quality--which is only supposed to be present in the original formulation. Overall, completely appropriate for a fur coat mist.

Luxurious and well blended, mature perfume.

Zibeline de Weil Eau de Parfum. I have been curious on this one for a while. Now I own a bottle. Gorgeous, sophisticated,chic and elegant. For women 35+ I think. Soft, warm and yet intensive, I get wonderful wiffs of Zibeline when it encircling me as I move around. Halfway sweet and a bit dark flowernotes. Zibeline is not a modern sugarsweet scent (thank god). Basenote gives Tonka, Benzoin and Plum on my skin. Zibeline de Weil Eau de Parfum. Jag har varit nyfiken länge på denna doften och nu äger jag en flaska. Underbart sofistikerad, chic och elegant. För alla kvinnor över 35 i mitt tycke. Mjuk, varm men ändå intensiv på ett bra sätt. Jag får små läckra doftfläktar av Zibeline när jag rör mig. Halvsöta lite djupa/mörka blomnoter. Zibeline är inte modernt sockersöt (tackolov). Basnoten ger mest Tonka, Bezoin och Plommon på min hud.

I didn't know Zibeline de Weil was originally for coats. I get no hints of plum or any other fruity scents, instead I get a slightly acidic, soapy smell. It fades out quickly.

Are you sure there aren't peaches in here? Because, strangely that's the most prominent note in this scent! Not a gourmand peach, but more of the 80's Mackie oriental kind. In fact, it reminds me of a gentler vintage Mackie (the reform was just confusing to me, to be honest). Weil's vintages are indeed magnificent, but their reformulations (and that's what I'm reviewing here) are done quite well-- much better than most prestigious design houses. High marks for sillage and longevity. Recommended if you are disappointed in Mackie's reformulation, or are looking for a sweet, slightly spicy, classy oriental blend that would work well for formal occasions or everyday wear. Distinctive enough to be signature worthy.

I love this house. I own vintage Secret de Venus, vintage Zibeline, vintage Antilope extrait and all are great. I was eager to try this, so i bought a bottle unsniffed. They did a good job with this, i loved it from the first sniff i took. As the other reviewer said, this completely evokes Zibeline, but in a modern jacket. Its warm, spicy, sweet, very feminine. Am definately stocking up on this.