24, Faubourg
Eau de Parfum, Hermès (1995)

Vintage edp is a beautiful sweet white floral with a chypre base to give it a sense of classical sophistication. It has a warmth and coziness to it that I love in perfume (Bois des Iles, Parfum Sacre, and Under My Skin). Easy to like and wear for me. Most modern noses will find it challenging. It has a grandness and powerful sillage that are no longer in fashion in mainstream perfumery, so sample before purchasing.

This is a bouquet of a variety of flowers, but to me, what stands out the most is hyacinth, and I couldn’t be happier about that as I love hyacinth. This isn’t quite the dewy fresh cut hyacinth that’s present in Penhaligon’s Bluebell, it’s a more refined perfume for a sophisticated woman. It has a warmth to it. This is very much a scent I would choose for a garden party in the spring, a brunch at a fancy restaurant, or even something I’d choose to wear to attend church or a christening… something elegant. I don’t think you have to be mature to use this fragrance, but I do think that it’s more likely to appeal to those who like strong florals, without sweetness. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous, but it is strong so go light on the sprayer. This could definitely be considered a bit suffocating if oversprayed. Or if in a confined space with others.

A complex, bitter-sweet floral that – when you wear it - feels like you're trying to breathe through a chiffon ball gown.
Barbara Cartland would have loved it.

A beautiful warm fragrance for someone who is comfortable with who they are. It's not for a woman who is trying to attract a mate - she already has one. Not for someone climbing up the social/financial/employment ladder - she is already there, and very nice it is too. Very classy.

After The Bath by Joaquin Sorolla 1916

What a gorgeous perfume! When I first tried it, I found it way too amber-y. But over time, I've gotten used to it, and now it just smells like flowers and pure class. This is an "old-money" perfume, and smells phenomenal.