The name ‘cuir de nacre’ is actually quite apt for this
metallic-grey smelling perfume. Its basic powdery orris with suede accents
theme occupies the same sphere as Dior’s Homme (O. Polge, 2005) whose cool colouring was
reflected in its silvery packaging. In comparison, the ionones here tend a
little more towards raspberry and the suede effect, while still being quite subtle,
is somewhat more leatherette. As the composition progresses, it gains in
oriental sweetness, revealing a synthy sandalwood fond (smelling a bit
Javanol-ey) wrapped in layers of pillowy, powdery musk and ambrette.
Harmonious if wanting for contrast.
Nose: Bertrand Duchaufour
House: Ann Gerard
Release date: 2012
Notes (per Fragrantica): aldehydes, angelica root, ambrette
absolute, currant bud absolute, iris, leather accord, sandalwood, white musk,
styrax.
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