Blue Silk Agent Provocateur 2018

At the moment there is, I think, no fragrance that is so well received as "Blue Silk".
Finally I could test it - and am a little surprised.

The fragrance reminds me very much of "Nu" by Saint Laurent. I have in the house, unfortunately, only the sample of "Nu (2011)" and could only compare with this; he is in the top note a little brighter and more floral than "Blue Silk". The old variant of "Nu" would be even more similar, if I remember correctly.

"Blue Silk" is a very inexpensive fragrance, plus it's new and being actively tested, that's the only thing I can use to explain its success. And yes, it is a nice fragrance: spicy in the opening, a little darker in the heart, powdery-sweet in the base. I like it much better than the "Secrets d'Essences - Accord Chic" given as a fragrance twin. I also like its restraint.

However, I like even better "Nu (2001)", it is more radiant, complex, spicy, has much better sillage and durability. In addition, he lacks this dull, rubbery note, which I perceive in "Blue Silk" to the base. This may be due to the juniper, I often have trouble with it.

So what does "Blue Silk" have that "Nu (2001)" does not?