Zouzou Celine 2024

Zouzou has what I smell in Shalimar Millésime Iris as caramel threads, the airy, light vanilla from "Dans Paris | Celine," and a hint of powderiness from "Black Tie | Celine." I also suspect what dear Cardea meant with the Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum interpretation: there is a hint of BR 540 (perhaps due to the caramel undertone?), but minimal and in typical Celine elegance (if there were more of it, I would quickly make my escape). Zouzou is clearly a child of the Celine family!

So, first of all, there’s really nothing that I would need to want, as the scent is a kaleidoscope of many fragrances from my collection. On the other hand, there is something behind it that makes it different. There is something bitter in Zouzou, a slightly green accent; a handful of earth; a crumbled piece of dark chocolate. The fragrance constantly shifts between all its facets; sometimes sweeter, sometimes earthier, always powdery - just like a chameleon.

So, to summarize briefly: a blend of other fragrances - all are present in muted form. And yet distinct with an exciting green/bitter/earthy/chocolatey background hum, which I find magnificent. Very successful!