Perfume Reviews by donna255
In Peace by Space NK
This one is not ground breaking in any sense of the word.Soft clean powdery. Very wearable Actually makes me think of Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist
Bas de Soie by Serge Lutens
Nothing like No19.Starts with a hint of spicy hyacinth, then comes the iris cool grey and airy.Like Cellophane this does not have big sillage.I totally love it.
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Y by Yves Saint Laurent
I have the parfum and the edp versions of Y.ELEGANT ELEGANT ELEGANT!!!!!!The first opening blast I get peach and stop and think Mitsuoko. Then the moss and woods come through and Y tranforms into its own creation. I wear Y and I feel feminine and oh so lady like. Others think it is unisex but for me chypres and especially Y are just pure femininity.
Melodrama by Space NK
Unfortunately now discontinued. It goes for big money on ebay too.And yes this is a Sheldrake, upon release Space NK where very proud he had created for them and advertised the fact.Opens with a blast of aldehyde which then settles into a classic feminine chypre. Melodrama does smell like a bygone classic which fragrance houses don't make anymore. Shame on the other houses more interested in pumping out celeb fragrances.For those who love chypres you really need to hunt down Melodrama and try. The reason for its early discontinuation? The younger modern market does not realize nor understand what a classic chypre should be. Their loss.
Cadolle No. 9 by Cadolle
I came across Cadolle No9 from Les Senteurs way back in the late 90's. James sent me a sample and I fell madly in love. Created in 1925, I own the now discontinued edp version.No9 is rich heady very decadent feminine fragrance. Starts like a big floral sweet and morish a summer garden in the sun. Then the base comes in, changing the garden to far eastern resins and woods. Think Cecil B Mills silent exotic epic starring Gloria Swanson.
Halston by Halston
I love this one! I have even got compliments from people who dislike fragrance when wearing it.I own the perfume verison and it is dry woody and has a clean freshness. Even the next day your clothes still linger with Halston and still smell fresh.
Haute Provence by Nicolaï
Starts with clean lavender then changes into something darker. Think of an old overgrown forest, not dank but lots of woods and flowers growing wild the scent mingles.
Baladin by Nicolaï
I was given a bottle of Baladin.As has been said tarragon and thyme give a leather accord.I reach for it when nothing else appeals.
Infini by Caron
I managed to get the 1970 parfum. Infini is divine a wonderful green aldehyde. Fresh not overly sweet.
Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens
this amber is not sweet,no way,this baby is dark and dirty. Think hot sweaty sex,pure animal lust dirty. The AMBER of all ambers. Sex in a bottle.
Cèdre by Serge Lutens
Tuberose is just plain nasty on me. But Cedre works,that strange medical note like an addict I just want to keep sniffing it. Rich what else from Lutens,the tuberose is behaved and the cedar makes sure it stays that way.
Bois de Violette by Serge Lutens
Starts with a blast of fresh violets,green and tender. Then the cedar comes through,I get a Feminite du Bois feel in the middle notes.Beauitful fresh light fragrance.
Le Parfum de Thérèse by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Parfum de Therese is wonderous!!!! Created by the same perfumer as Femme and when I first tried I got the link. Warm fruits lush and ripe give way to smooth soft leather. Edmond studied with the great Ernest Beaux and it shows. Therese has hints of Chanel's Cuir de Russie. This fragrance does not feel modern but classic infact timeless. The best of the Malle range
L'Eau d'Hiver by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Lovely fragrance. Soft with bursts of helitriope and sweet honey finishing with musk. The name Water of Winter gives the impression this is a warm christmas fragrance. But it would suit all year,not heavy or in your face.
Narcisse Blanc by Caron
I was given a sample of Narcisse Blanc in a swap,it was an unexpectedextra. I already owned Narcisse Noir and on first sniff thought Blanc was the same fragrance. But when I decided to put one on each wrist I got the full story. Were Noir is civet sex goddess oriental,Blanc is quieter softer. Of course it does have the orange blossom of Noir but here is is creamy and used with a lighter hand. This gives some the impression of Blanc being cold and even metalic compared to the oriental heat of Noir. But I really like both. Blanc is more feminine without the sex goddess diva feel of Noir. So if you feel Noir is not you try Blanc she is more of a lady.
Alpona by Caron
I had read about Alpona in the Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr. But as it was only available from a Boutique as Urn never thought I would be able to try.The chance came and what can I not rave about this wonderful of fragrance. Classed as a Fruity Chypre,this is not your usual of this family.Starts with a blast of orange,which I usually hate in fragrance,but this is not cloying sticky orange. Perhaps it is the grapefruit which helps balance the orange. Lush roll the word on your tongue and that is Alpona. Ripe,lush rich wonderful. Thyme and myrrh sit in the middle giving an oriental feelto the juicy fruits. I hope I am making your mouth water as that is what Alpona is all about.For anyone who loves fruity chypres you have not lived until you try the Nirvana that is Caron's Alpona.Everyone can wear it men or women.
Crown Ess Bouquet by Crown Perfumery
Another Crown which I was able to buy for a few pounds,due to the fact it is now discontinued.A summery clean lavender,citrus and basil fragrance. Easy to wear in warm wheather
Crown Fougère by Crown Perfumery
I own this one,bought really cheap I may add. I bought it because of the lavender,which I love. It has a warmth and yes a distinct geranium note.Legend has Charlie Chaplin wore this.
Eau de Russe by Crown Perfumery
I really loved this!!!! I bought it blind going by the notes alone and I was not disappointed. Wonderful. Starts quite like Guerlain's Mitsouko then settles into a lovely warm oriental. Both sexes could wear this one. Clive Christian should be shot for discontinuing this beauty.