Khadine

My dear friend John Biebel enlightened me on the existence of Yardley Khadine and he already has a fantastic article regarding it on Fragrantica—please do give it a read. I recently found a bottle and decided to wear some—one a 100 degree F (38 degree C) day, no less. I had no regrets, as this burgeoned a beauty that arrested me. What is most striking on my skin is this gummy-green galbanum layered over a sonorous violet-iris incense. I get a spicy rose, peppery carnation and thick tarragon as it advances into the heart, and the sensation of incense grows smokier and muskier. Khadine feels both mysterious and impactful, and I agree with John that it is shockingly quite modern in design. I can't help but to feel that I could easily fool someone in a blind test that this is a contemporary release, partly due to there being little in the way of oakmoss in its dry down. It's almost as if it's a direct link between Raymond Chaillan's vision and Christopher Sheldrake with his work for Serge Lutens. What a spectacular treat! Now I must revisit it during autumn's chill and smell how it responds in those conditions.

I agree with other reviewers, this one smells better on skin than in the bottle. In the bottle we have a cheap aldehyde and grocery store bouquet floral, but upon application, it morphs into something very much like Pucci Vivara. Galbanum makes it lifted and green, and there is definitely a note of incense, it smells like leather to me. The sweet florals and a light powder are more evident in the drydown. Very enjoyable, but for the price, you can get Vivara more easily. Certainly wear anything anytime it strikes you, but to me, this is a spring/summer chypre. Daytime wear.

Has anyone tried the fragrance revival dupe of this? Please dm or post a comment here reviewing cuz this perfume is getting harder to find anymore :c this was one of my Oma’s perfumes and I absolutely adore it! It smells like her hugs 💓 I agree with the other commenters that this fragrance smells like it could be a contemporary release! It’s beautiful scent and I wish it would be rereleased.

Top notes: aldehydes, green citrus, galbanum, hyacinth, estragon, bergamot Middle notes: jasmine, Bulgarian rose otto, carnation, ylang ylang, clove, pepper, orris, magnolia, lily of the valley Base notes: vetiver, myrrh, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, amber, benzoin, incense, oakmoss, musk

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