Empreinte (2012) by Courrèges

Empreinte 2012

Version from 2012
Lilienfeld
10/01/2012 - 04:02 PM
28
Top Review
8.5Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage 8Bottle

Footprint

A footprint was what inspired Andre Courrèges to create this futuristically
appearing fragrance.
In the summer of '69, the flight to the moon, his first touch.
So elevated, new, and extraordinary should the scent also become.
I’ll dance a little out of line.
Spicy is the opening for my feeling,
fruity but not too hesperidic, delicately soapy, aldehydic.
The heart, jasmine, finely floral to green, bittersweet, very straight, always getting louder.
A skillful mix of romantic, linear, and forward-moving.
The base is warm, subtly sexy with a hint of don’t touch me, I’m a chypre.
Fine soapiness and green remain, it never gets too dry:-)
Leather, patchouli, cedar, and other woods, amber come together and overwhelm me,
the honeydew melon hangs in there all the way down.
The scent is a very successful reinterpretation of the classic.
The 70s charm has remained:-))
When I look at the promotional poster for Empreinte, I’m immediately reminded of
Milla Jovovich in
Luc Besson's film "The Fifth Element," the presentation is quite similar.

I have a fragrance in my cabinet that I find very similar in direct comparison
“Come la Luna.”
Did the noses at Bois 1920 sniff a bit of this?;-)
For me, it’s a very feminine scent, a must for chypre lovers, Michelangelas, Medusas, all
strong women and a few brave men who dare to wear it!
The longevity is good, the sillage is impressive :D:D
One of the few “modern chypres” that should and must be called that:)
My dears...quickly erase the pyramid up there :D:D
it’s completely wrong:D:D:D
Translated · Show originalShow translation
15 Comments
MichelangelaMichelangela 13 years ago
Wow, a scent for Michelangelas??? And one that I don't know yet? I get along quite well with the little sister from 2020, so I should probably step into these footsteps too :-) Thanks for the great suggestion!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
Moni43Moni43 13 years ago
As always, very beautifully written...thank you!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
SabiSabi 13 years ago
Wow, that sounds great, now I'm curious ;-))) I'll set a little trophy aside for you!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
DuftbettyDuftbetty 13 years ago
Aha. I need to remember that.
Translated · Show originalShow translation
FlowerbombFlowerbomb 13 years ago
I liked it too. And it lasts and lasts... very successful comment!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
Medusa00Medusa00 13 years ago
On my wishlist, for sure! Do you have a sip for me?
Translated · Show originalShow translation
AavaAava 13 years ago
Sounds great, and I'll watch "The Fifth Element" again once I've gotten my hands on a sample of Empreinte :-)
Translated · Show originalShow translation
ExUserExUser 13 years ago
Those are footprints I love to step into!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
TivellonTivellon 13 years ago
As usual, another beautiful, poetic comment. I love it so much! Thank you and a trophy for you - Ti
Translated · Show originalShow translation
ChypienneChypienne 13 years ago
Oh, I really liked Empreinte, I didn't even know it was still available. And I'm just discovering Come la Luna, it's such a wonderful scent for me. Thank you so much for bringing these together.
Translated · Show originalShow translation
TravanaTravana 13 years ago
Sounds great! I'm definitely getting it!!!!!!!!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
ToniToni 13 years ago
Once again, a wonderful comment from you, but you can't tempt me right now... see PM!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
EstateEstate 13 years ago
Sounds good!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
PaloneraPalonera 13 years ago
Oh, I know and like "Come La Luna" - and now I clearly have to give my last shirt to get to know "Empreinte"... Thanks for the tip, ;-)!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
Spring67Spring67 13 years ago
lilchen, thank you so much for the lovely comment about my favorite ;)
Translated · Show originalShow translation