Baies d'Hiver

First of all, the longevity suprised me too much. It has been 20 hours and scent is still there. I think notes are missing on fragrantica because I could smell blood orange very well. Also musk was clearly one of the strongest base notes in this perfume. After 2 hours, it became a musky vanilla scent which is no fruity but super sweet. But it was also warm so felt like ''winter'' holiday completely

If like me you’re not looking for a thick eat me up vanilla, but a warm and cosy hygge scent, this is one done right. It is simple, quiet, but it won’t stick you directly into the Christmas cake, for sure. The sensation is mild and airy, a bit green and a bit sweet. Familiar. Comforting. Gentle. It’s drinking a vanilla infusion, looking threw the window, you see the glittering pines and children playing outside in the snow. YR makes things getting better on fabric than on the skin, and they are aging well, with time and oxygen in the bottle. Verdict, I’ll wear it this winter with a lot a pleasure, in the dense nights coming.

A delicate composition that opens with a distinctly festive, Christmas-like character. Tart, fresh winter berries rest on a subtle, softly vanilla-sweet base, creating a cozy winter atmosphere that evokes both a walk through a snow-covered landscape and quiet moments spent in an armchair by the fireplace, wrapped in warmth with an aromatic infusion in hand. It feels seasonal and comforting. The overall longevity is light, with an intimate, close-to-the-skin sillage.

First comes the aroma of berries - and cold. Really red fruits and snow. Fruity and fresh, disappointing . A bit like Vanilla spring garden, that I hate because there is no vanilla in it. But after some time... Vanilla comes. Like in My shiny vanilla, that I will love forever and ever. Lovely dry down, warm and cozy, vanilla hugs and kisses. No powder, no food, no alcohol. Coziness and warm. Just wait for the snow to melt and berries to goes away.

I fell for the enchanting marketing and the fairy-tale descriptions that sparked my interest, but the reality is a huge disappointment. While the scent is pleasant, it lacks any 'wow factor'—I’ve seen much more creative holiday releases from Yves Rocher in previous years. The longevity is frankly shameful; it’s a total waste of money. Once it dries, the fragrance vanishes so quickly that I literally have to rub my skin and smell my fingertip just to find a trace of it. It’s frustrating. Interestingly, the Mandarine Aiguilles de Pin body mist is far more unique and lasts much longer for a fraction of the price. If anyone in my area actually enjoys this EDT, I’m happy to pass my bottle along.

Berries, little vanilla and spices and... PINE. The pine note makes this frag unisex but ruins it for me as a woman. My husband said it was too feminine for him (vanilla and berries) so this fragrance is a miss for both of us. In addition it's very very weak. Well, better luck with YR winter edition next year.