Victorian Lace
Bourbon French Parfums

VICTORIAN LACE (Bourbon French)

Bourbon French's Victorian Lace (part of the Lagniappe Oaks line) is an old-fashioned floral medley. The notes are all ajumble, but that is not a bad thing. Part of the fun involved is trying to pick out the individual notes. BF describes the blend as a “crisp, tailored floral.”

Rose and jasmine are certainly present in the center with the pungent green notes of muguet setting them off. I am detecting whiffs of vanilla and perhaps some cardamom as well. BF further describes the scent as “a demure, floral blend, reminiscent of an English garden on a dewy morning.” I wouldn't describe the scent as demure, but I do find it “crisp” in its attention-getting muguet/rose combination.

I am most reminded of the scent of a dried potpourri after sitting in sunlight and then stirred. It is quite feminine, sweet and heady. Certainly old-fashioned, centered, and calm. This is a scent for the mature woman, to be worn in winter, as the heat of summer may make it cloying. A scent for all occasions: work, dinner, theater, party.

A delight and recommended.