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The Forgotten Perfume
I owe this wonderful and mysterious scent to a very dear perfumist.
After it arrived today and I applied it, thinking "Ahhhh, ohhhh," I dug through the "www" but ultimately only found success with the help of the donor.
Quote (I will only use one section); A forgotten perfume, an exceptional scent. Launched by an obscure brand in the 70's called Durer, this floral chypre creation is signed by Michel Hy, a perfumer of outstanding talent and refinement from Roure (later Givaudan Roure). He is the author of some of the most amazing creations from the 60's and 70's, and certainly the secret name behind a revolutionary masterpiece. (End of quote)
The forgotten perfume and an exceptional scent. Released by an unknown brand.
I’ll put together a pyramid (if anyone knows something different or additional, please correct me!)
Top notes: Aldehydes, Hyacinths, Rose
Heart notes: Iris, Rose, Rose leaf, and a lot of green (Vetiver?)
Base: Oakmoss, wood, a hint of smoke, and velvet
Yes, a floral chypre resting on roses and rose leaves. But there are not only many roses at play. Aldehydes knock at the beginning and pass on to cool-dusty hyacinths and the green scent of geraniums and geranium leaves. Crushed geranium leaves between the fingers produce a scent of minty lettuce (just so you can better imagine it).
I hardly perceive lily and jasmine, but I bet on iris and also on vetiver, because Durer is unbeatable in its heart of green dustiness.
The base is woody, velvety, creamy, and the dream of dreams.
Not a blockbuster, not a bang, yet still expressive. A forgotten scent with a lot of character!
After it arrived today and I applied it, thinking "Ahhhh, ohhhh," I dug through the "www" but ultimately only found success with the help of the donor.
Quote (I will only use one section); A forgotten perfume, an exceptional scent. Launched by an obscure brand in the 70's called Durer, this floral chypre creation is signed by Michel Hy, a perfumer of outstanding talent and refinement from Roure (later Givaudan Roure). He is the author of some of the most amazing creations from the 60's and 70's, and certainly the secret name behind a revolutionary masterpiece. (End of quote)
The forgotten perfume and an exceptional scent. Released by an unknown brand.
I’ll put together a pyramid (if anyone knows something different or additional, please correct me!)
Top notes: Aldehydes, Hyacinths, Rose
Heart notes: Iris, Rose, Rose leaf, and a lot of green (Vetiver?)
Base: Oakmoss, wood, a hint of smoke, and velvet
Yes, a floral chypre resting on roses and rose leaves. But there are not only many roses at play. Aldehydes knock at the beginning and pass on to cool-dusty hyacinths and the green scent of geraniums and geranium leaves. Crushed geranium leaves between the fingers produce a scent of minty lettuce (just so you can better imagine it).
I hardly perceive lily and jasmine, but I bet on iris and also on vetiver, because Durer is unbeatable in its heart of green dustiness.
The base is woody, velvety, creamy, and the dream of dreams.
Not a blockbuster, not a bang, yet still expressive. A forgotten scent with a lot of character!
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7 Comments
Callas 13 years ago
I think the scent is similar to Le Dix, right? Hmm, I really like it ;-)
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Aava 14 years ago
A forgotten perfume... That sounds great! If it doesn't hit you like a ton of bricks, it’s probably right up my alley :-) Adding it to my wishlist!
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Odeur23 14 years ago
The scent is completely unknown to me ;OD But your comment is really beautifully written; it makes you want to dream with you and give this fragrance the respect it deserves ;O)
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Florblanca 14 years ago
Rosy chypre? Does that even exist??
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Duftstick 14 years ago
Sounds great!! I really need to check out some small, old perfumeries in France (just behind the former border) and see what I can find under the counter. Hats off for the comment.
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Medusa00 14 years ago
Sounds like Joe and you, as the in-house detective at Parfumo, might uncover even more!
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Palonera 14 years ago
Oh, oh... And what am I supposed to do now with my suddenly ignited desire to explore this scent and its mystery as well? It's such a shame how many things get overlooked...
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