Huiles 85
Bourbon French Parfums

Bourbon French – Huiles 85

Translated as “85 Oils,” this probably means that this is a combination of oils created in 1985, as it could hardly contain that number of essential oils, but I have no concrete knowledge as to the exact meaning of the name.

It is described as a powdery combination of spices and vanilla musk. This is an accurate description. It is quite light and fragrant, not reminiscent to my nose of anything else I've experienced. Perfectly pleasant without being distinguished in any way.

I am most surprised that this is marketed as a scent for gentlemen, as it seems to me to be a feminine scent. Although no florals are described, I get the effect of florals, primarily a lovely light and dry rose, along with the spices and musk. No distinctly individual florals or spices are identifiable to my nose.

This is a scent best worn for evening social events. It is so light and powdery that the effect is more of talcum powder or soap than of a cologne. For the gentleman who does not concern himself about scent, but wants to wear something inoffensive and pleasant.