Week-end in Normandy
Fragrance notes
Character
You open with a slap of green: galbanum and mint, basil and tarragon, a bright bitter lemon that doesn't apologize. This is not a polite weekend. It’s the moment you step off the train into wet grass and crushed herbs, the air carrying a chill that the sun hasn’t burned away yet. The heart is a white floral bouquet held at arm’s length by cardamom and a discreet jasmine, never sweet, never heavy, just there like a tablecloth snapping in the breeze. Then the drydown brings worn leather and oakmoss, a cedar plank underfoot, a quiet musk that smells more of skin than of soap.
The overall impression is a wicker basket filled with freshly cut weeds and a half-empty bottle of pastis left in the shade. It feels natural, almost austere, squarely niche in its refusal to pander. Longevity is a real disappointment: three hours tops before you’re leaning into your own wrist. Sillage is a whisper, not a statement. That makes it a perfect companion for a slow spring morning when you want to feel clean and alive but not announce yourself. It suits anyone who loves green, aromatic chypres and doesn’t mind reapplying. Skip it if you crave projection or warmth, because this fragment of Normandy evaporates like morning dew.
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