Comme une Evidence L'Eau de Parfum Intense

I love the original version of this, it's a classic. But I was kind of tired of all the different versions of the same scent. When L'eau de parfum intense came out I was doubtful but curious enough to order it blindly. Compared to the musky, airy original with lily of the valley in the focus, this version is definitely rosier and woodsier. The note which is listed as "white woods" in the pyramid smells more like rosewood to me, which I usually recognise and appreciate in fragrances. The marriage of rose and wood is perfect. Another note that sticks out to me is chocolate, but not as obvious as the cocoa note in Cocoon, and definitely not the milky vanilla type found in many fragrances with "choco" in their name, which might be disappointing to some. But the note is still apparent to me. It's like the smell of pralines that hits me when I remove the cellophane wrap from the praline box, but before opening the box. It makes me weak and gives me cravings. This note goes so well with woods and rose. Like the original, this scent also contains that airiness and transparency which makes it seem so effortless yet chic. Although not an obvious gourmand, I would recommend it to the gourmand fans who want to try something a bit different from their usual scent palate, but still not too far from it.

I have to admit that I was sceptic about this flanker at first because I really loved the very first edition of Comme Une Evidence which was an eau de parfum. But then they changed the formulation into L'eau de parfum and added another L'eau flanker. Not to talk about their limited editions (however, that's just the packaging). I don't really enjoy the L'eau de parfum. It smells similar to the first edition, but yet they changed something and by doing that they took away what made this perfume smell so good! Also the first edition lasted all day with a lovely sillage, but the L'eau lacks both. Today I did try the L'eau Intense Version on my skin and I actually must say that I do like this one. I can definitely smell the pralines in this melting together with the rose. I must be one of the lucky ones, since most people claim they cannot smell the pralines. I really do smell it! It sweetens up the rose nicely, and adds a creamy texture, but it still remains it's floral freshness and elegance. I might revisit Comme Une Evidence again and when I do, it will be this version.

I smelled this while browsing the shop with my friend. Instant connection. They coincidentally had it on sale for 40% off, I bought it on the spot for approximately 20 something euros. I love love love this scent, so clean, so grown up like, but not in an Guerlain ma petite robe noir kind of way, more in an MCM or Hugo Alive way. This can be worn at the office for sure, but also as an everyday scent, maybe even as a signature scent. I could also see a mom def wearing it, it has such a kind aura to it. It was such an incredible surprise because I don’t like the original version and I just tried this one on a piece of paper while passing time, turns out I was not about to leave empty handed. It lasts on clothes better than on skin, but I don’t mind overspraying. I am overall very pleased with it. I was not expecting this from Yves Rocher, but I am glad I gave it a try.

Mmmmmm, I love this version of CUE! It opens kind of sweetish; the praline note is initially the strongest, but then it subsides to make way for a nice greenish-powdery blend of rose and jasmine. The final stage of the development is reserved for a gorgeous white woods note - I'm guessing that it's the same molecule that simulates the 'birch tree' scent in Nasomatto Blamage. That drydown alone is totally worth the price - it's sooo beautiful and calming. This scent lasts about 4-5 hours and projects moderately; it's a great everyday scent, totally office-friendly and won't offend any sensitive noses. Highly recommended!

I got sample of CuE L ́Eau de Parfum in my order and fell in love... and made another order. :) Later on, I had a chance to visit YR shop and try this "Intense" version. It is so much better! I will definitely buy this one in the future. I can smell pralines, but the scent is not sickly sweet, it is still elegant, sophisticated and in some way unique. Lot of "non-niche" scents have "dupe" or even "twin" scent, but I have not smelled scent similar to Comme un Evidence line. Annick Menardo is tallented nose.