Parisienne
Fragrance notes
Character
Blackberry and cranberry open dark and a little tart, and then vinyl shows up, an odd, synthetic-smelling note that gives the whole opening a plasticky, almost rubbery edge most fruity florals do not have. It is the most interesting thing about the fragrance, and it fades to make room for damask rose, violet, and peony, a full, powdery floral heart that feels much more traditional than the top suggested. Sophia Grojsman and Sophie Labbe composed it together in 2009.
Musk, sandalwood, and vetyver round out the base, patchouli adding a touch of earthiness, and the persistence sits neither short nor long, a fair middle ground that suits an everyday scent. Sillage forms a modest hum around the wearer, rose and violet doing the quiet work once the vinyl and fruit have moved on, though by then the fragrance has largely settled into a fairly conventional rose floral. Spring is its best season, and it holds up fine into a warm summer day as well, feminine without being overly sweet. Fans of rose florals who want a small twist should find the vinyl opening memorable, even if the rest of the composition settles into fairly familiar territory once that novelty passes.
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