Forever New Orleans
Bourbon French Parfums

Bourbon French – Forever New Orleans

Although gardenia oil does not replicate the scent of the gardenia blossom, it does have a slight scent, best described as a light green impression. Chanel's gardenia perfume unashamedly made use of this. Here it is matched with jasmine, itself an ingredient (usually along with tuberose) in the perfumer's recreation of the olaceous gardenia blossom. The result is somewhat underwhelming to my nose.

This is a very, very light floral, sweet, worn close to the skin. Its projection and sillage are slight.
There is a slight spiciness that develops as the scent unfolds, perhaps a bit of carnation or cinnamon? A dryness also accompanies Forever's development on the skin.

Although perfectly decent, this is not one of Bourbon French's outstanding florals. It is light and unobtrusive enough to be a choice for hot New Orleans summers and perhaps this is its intent. Decidedly feminine. Perhaps best worn by a girl or very young woman.