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Bon Parfumeur (2019)

My very first try of Bon Parfumeur is 003 Yuzu Violet Leaf Vetiver, their straightforward naming convention giving away a bit of the blend, which I think straightforwardly encapsulates the citric, fresh, floral, and slightly green and earthy aspects that the three titular notes employ. It’s very easygoing overall while the sharpness of the violet and multifaceted vetiver provide a good bit of intrigue and sophistication beyond the yuzu tartness. It’s a sensible, versatile freshie that also has some nuance and depth, surely memorable enough and one I would enjoy wearing all the time while not standing out too much in an extremely positive or negative way.

Its concentration is eau de parfum, and its pricing is quite reasonable in the current market, even for something that does not reinvent the wheel, so to speak, at $107/53/34 for 100/30/15ml, and sold at boutiques like Ministry of Scent, from which I bought a curated sample set of best sellers. It does seem to be sold on the secondary market, also.

7 out of 10