Encore Un Peu
Fragrance notes
Character
Rhubarb cuts through the green accord like a blade of tart, unripe fruit, crisp and almost metallic. It is the sharp inhale before a confession. The iris softens the blow, dusty and cool, while cedar adds a rigid architecture underneath. As the opening fades into a powdery heart, the woody base of sandalwood and guaiac emerges, dry and comforting, but the amberwood keeps it from tipping into full-on sweetness. The overall effect is that of a freshly tilled garden bed after a spring rain, damp earth and crushed stems clinging to your fingertips.
But here is where the honesty lands. For a fragrance built around such an intriguing rhubarb-iris juxtaposition, Encore Un Peu behaves like a shy dinner guest who arrives late and leaves early. Longevity struggles past three hours before it retreats into a skin scent, and sillage barely lifts off the collar. You almost have to press your nose to your wrist to catch the smoky guaiac and soft sandalwood in the dry down. This is a whisper, not a statement.
It suits someone who wants a green, powdery floral that stays intimate, ideal for a spring morning with a light sweater or a quiet afternoon picnic. Those who crave projection or a full day’s wear should look elsewhere. Encore Un Peu is a delicate curiosity, a moment you must lean in to catch, and that fragility is both its charm and its limitation.
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