Perfume of Paradise
Bourbon French Parfums

Bourbon French – Perfume of Paradise

Bourbon French describes its Perfume of Paradise as containing white florals, while also being green and spicy.

Upon application, I am immediately struck by a sumptuous tuberose, sweet and unctuous. This is joined by a slightly green jasmine, the greenness of which alerts me to a true jasmine accord. (This is odd, because I do not find their jasmine soliflore scent to have this required greenness of a true jasmine.) A white lily joins the floral group to add to the olaceousness of the blend. However, the real stand out is center stage, the Gentian Violet, a rarely used floral scent, most famously in Corday's Possession. This is a unique floral scent and its place here raises Perfume of Paradise to a very high level indeed.

In the background hovers a very light spiciness with a true carnation, not compromised by heavy clove notes. The balance of notes is impressive.

This is an old-fashioned, heavy, mixed floral perfume, very feminine and very mature. I am reminded of the perfumes from the 1930s and 1940s. The quality of the oils is high. In the heat of New Orleans, the slightest application would be quite prominent. Thus, this would be a very economical purchase in that a tiny dab would be sufficient to perfume a personal space.

In my estimation one of the very best creations of this Louisiana house.