When I purchased another fragrance, I received Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum as a miniature. For some reason, the brand and the bottle never appealed to me, so I wouldn’t have thought to test it beforehand and held it indifferently in my hand.
Before it could disappear into my miniature collection, I put a small drop on my wrist and turned my attention to other things. Initially unconsciously, I soon realized that I couldn’t stop smelling it - so pleasant, delicate, and feminine. And it came at just the right time: the beginning of spring, the first cool but sunny days, the birds chirping, and the trees slowly turning green again. This doesn’t happen often, but I could imagine this fragrance as a bottle for myself. ************** Fragrance: It starts very green, almost herbaceous - it strongly reminds me of the smell in a flower shop (damp + cut flowers). As it develops, it becomes softer, turning powdery, very floral, and it stays that way.
In my mind, I picture a closed lily, green on the outside, a bit dewy, it smells fresh, until it gradually opens and the white petals radiate the soft, floral scent, with the pollen bringing the powderiness.
With lily stamen - lily - lily leaf, it is very monothematic and simple. This makes it very interesting to me, as this is rather rare.
Occasion: In spring through early summer, it actually suits every occasion - I just don’t see it as a night or party fragrance. For me personally, it radiates a certain calmness, as if it were made for a quiet, reserved young woman sitting in the park, observing people and enjoying the first rays of sunshine.
Bottle: Honestly, it’s unremarkable and uninspired. However, I am also not at all familiar with Cartier fragrances in general - perhaps one gains a different perspective when one engages with them more. **************
Before I really buy a whole bottle, I will test it a few more times and see if it truly suits me. It’s definitely nice to be able to test it freely without any expectations, without having an idea, fragrance pyramid, or recommendation in mind beforehand. This happens far too rarely, as one usually keeps long wish lists. In any case, I am very glad that chance brought it to me.
Baiser Volé is never missing from my collection. The way you describe it, it fits perfectly for spring. I never thought I would like a pure floral scent so much. I find the bottle really fitting-simple but sturdy and practical.
Yes, I have to admit that I might have been a bit harsh with my rating of the bottle :D Now that I know the scent, it actually fits quite well - subtle without much fuss. But if you don’t know it, it doesn’t really invite you to try it out.
How nice that you like the fragrance so much too :)
How nice that you like the fragrance so much too :)