This Grand Affair by Blocki

The company says:

This Grand Affair is part of the Emma Collection; fragrances inspired by a family memoir written in 1872 that reflects a spirit of beauty and love of nature that launched the Blocki perfumery. These fragrances are rooted in the golden age of perfumery and reimagined with bright modern naturals.
This Grand Affair recalls a once in a lifetime event. An unforgettable week-long festival in the seaside resort town of Sopot celebrating the King’s birthday. Serene mornings in the healing spa baths gave way to jovial evenings of entertainment and fireworks. European formality vanished, acquaintances were quickly made, and the atmosphere took on a relaxed American character. Escape to a royal festival or make this grand affair about your own unforgettable event.

This Grand Affair fragrance notes

Head
- grapefruit, neroli, davana oil
Heart
- lavender, rose d'orient, petitgrain
Base
- vanilla, musk, tonka bean, patchouli

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A nice one. This Grand Affair is a classically inspired floral leather perfume. It's got a lot of the dna of a classic cuir de russie, being built on an impossibly complex, Chanel-esque creamy base of ionone suede, sandalwood, musks, and sweet vanilla iris. The top is a bit of a coumarin bomb, papery and thick with tobacco, while lightly powdery violets and florals add depth. Meanwhile, there's also that animalic petrol note made famous by Knize Ten, fused together with a surprising mint note that adds some interesting sharp edges to a composition that's otherwise quite smooth.

So, realistically, I think This Grand Affair is best described as a halfway point between Knize Ten and Chanel's Cuir de Russie, though less floral than either and with that tobacco instead, likely to appeal to fans of Cuiron and the like. My only minor nitpick is that a higher concentration could have really upped the luxury factor, but I always appreciate a perfume that's clearly designed by and for serious perfume fans with a knowledge of the classics. A great (re)entry to the market from Blocki - thumbs up!