Grand Chalet by Astier de Villatte

Grand Chalet 2016

Midnights
01/07/2025 - 08:56 AM
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In the deep winter
Crunching sandalwood traces
Blooming linden trees, yearning for sprouting green
Until then, sinking into warm mimosa fur *
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53 Comments
UntermWertUntermWert 2 months ago
Sounds beautiful. I also find the brand very likable.
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Danny264Danny264 11 months ago
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That sounds amazing!
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MidnightsMidnights 11 months ago
Not a grand scent in terms of being innovative and striking. But so beautifully delicate.
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SeejungfrauSeejungfrau 11 months ago
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Two from a label are fine. :-)
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MidnightsMidnights 11 months ago
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I just checked your review again: I think a third one would be fine too. ;)
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LuwaLuwa 12 months ago
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I’d love to try that one too!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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It pleasantly brightens up this gray.
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SonarIDSonarID 12 months ago
Yes, it chimes so beautifully.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
So here it’s more like it’s dripping from the gray sky. :( I wish it would sparkle.
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MrtangiersMrtangiers 12 months ago
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Sounds really nice for the current season.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
I think I belong to a minority that associates this scent with winter. But it’s definitely wonderful in spring/summer too...
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MarieposaMarieposa 12 months ago
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Convinced!
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MarieposaMarieposa 12 months ago
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Now my sensitive skin is really itching, and the scent is going on my wishlist :-)
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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Somehow, I can see that on you. ;)
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NeonNoirNeonNoir 12 months ago
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Wonderful picture! Yes, that one seems to impress as well. Nice, nice. :-)
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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Thank you! So far, everything from the brand has been good in its own way...
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Tony1106Tony1106 12 months ago
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Great description that makes me want to try it out!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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Thank you! :) I also need to test the rest of the house when I get the chance.
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Eggi37Eggi37 12 months ago
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You really make the house sound appealing.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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Thank you, I'm a bit excited too.
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ParfumAholicParfumAholic 12 months ago
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The order is good to go ✅ sounds super nice and your description is top-notch!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
Thanks for the help with the decision-making. ;)
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TherisTheris 12 months ago
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Linden blossoms, those were the beautiful flowers, right? Oh, I can't remember anymore 😁
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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All flowers are beautiful, aren't they? :)
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JonasP1JonasP1 12 months ago
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I would definitely feel at home in this cozy chalet...
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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I'm pretty sure about that... ;)
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SpatzlSpatzl 12 months ago
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You're making me incredibly curious again! He's been missing for ages, and then you come back from vacation with such temptations out of nowhere. Sigh...
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
I wish it had all been a vacation. ;) I think you'd like it.
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FloydFloyd 12 months ago
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Great label!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
Not everything is my style, but everything is somehow good.
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FrauKirscheFrauKirsche 12 months ago
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That sounds very tempting again!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
It's really cozy to snuggle into...
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 12 months ago
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That sounds wonderful again. I really like linden blossom.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
It's wonderful. Delicate and understated, but amazing.
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BridaBrida 12 months ago
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That sounds great again! I’d love to grab some incense sticks and head into my winter cave ☺️
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
It gives me the same feeling too. :)
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GandixGandix 12 months ago
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That was nice...........
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
So simple, so pretty.
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ErgoproxyErgoproxy 12 months ago
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It was really nice....
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
It has something comforting about it...
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ElAttarineElAttarine 12 months ago
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You absolutely can!
Yes, such a great house, and such a lovely description from you. And now I just want to sink into the warm mimosa fur... 🫠
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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I've come to the same conclusion: I can. :)
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DuftgroupieDuftgroupie 12 months ago
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Sounds really nice....
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
That's how he is... :)
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BosworthBosworth 12 months ago
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That sounds so tempting.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
Not a dramatic or groundbreaking scent, but so pretty.
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SchoeibksrSchoeibksr 12 months ago
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I'm currently trying out high-quality incense sticks from Japan, but unfortunately, the smoke smell is too strong... I'm definitely doing something wrong 😅
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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Then I would consider moving. 😎 @Schoeibksr
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SchoeibksrSchoeibksr 12 months ago
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I got some from the most renowned houses in Japan, including the premium lines, so it's not a quality issue. I suspect it's the combination of dry winter cold and a small space. Let's see what spring brings. :) @Midnights
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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I highly recommend the incense sticks from Aster de Villatte. They are also from Japan, very high quality, and have a wide range of nuanced scents.
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PETPET 12 months ago
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Maybe there will be three after all! The brand seems to be consistently good for vintage like French Lover.
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
It might just win me over because it smells exactly like the incense sticks I love. The house is definitely great!
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MidnightsMidnights 12 months ago
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* Since I like to light the matching incense sticks during the Christmas season, "Grand Chalet" feels quite wintry to me. However, it will also work wonderfully on warm summer skin. The nostalgic, feminine connotation of linden blossoms is gently softened here by a bitter-fresh green. It works magically on my skin, vintage yet timeless, with a twist. Mimosa adds a touch of light sweetness, neither overwhelming nor sticky. "Grand Chalet" has a certain density, but the Cologne concentration still leaves enough space between the lines. I'm intrigued by the sandalwood, which both adds a spicy creaminess to the scent and gives it an incense-like crunch. If I had to place the fragrance in time, I would associate it with February. Winter is biting cold, and the promise of spring feels just within reach. I let myself fall (and wonder if I can order two fragrances from the same brand at once).
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