Mon Premier Parfum
Fragrance notes
Character
Mon Premier Parfum opens with a tart, candied cherry glazed in star anise’s licorice-tinged warmth, the ivy adding a green, almost damp freshness that stops the sweetness from tipping into syrup. Then the heart unfolds like a violet pastille pressed against a licorice whip, orris powdering the edges, with amaryllis lending a faint, waxy floral hum. The base settles into a dense praline-vanilla blanket, softened by tonka and a clean, almost cosmetic musk, while vetiver provides a dry, rooty anchor that keeps the whole affair from floating away into pure dessert.
This is a fragrance that feels like a retro candy shop in a fairy tale, all shimmering purple glass and black liquorice ropes. It is sweet, undeniably, but the anise and violet give it a peculiar, almost savory sharpness that prevents cloying. The composition is distinctly mainstream in its easy gourmand appeal, yet the anisic twist and powdery iris lend a touch of Lempicka’s signature strangeness. Longevity and sillage are disappointingly modest, barely three hours before it becomes a skin scent, which is a shame because the drydown is the best part. It suits anyone who loves a whimsical, sweet floral with a gothic edge, but those seeking projection or all-day wear should look elsewhere. Best worn on a cool spring afternoon or a crisp fall evening, close to the skin, as a secret indulgence rather than a declaration.
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