Top Notes 
Heart Notes 
Base Notes 
Rate
Collection
Classify
Notes04/06/2022
Carlitos01
378 Reviews
Carlitos01
Top Review
11
Timeless feminine style and grace
In 1951, attention in New York focused on the young European girl called Audrey Hepburn, who starred in the Broadway production of "Gigi". In it, a restless young woman attracts the attention of an older playboy while receiving etiquette lessons to become a lady of the aristocracy.
In 1953, Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn delighted us with the unforgettable romantic comedy "Roman Holiday". They played a charming reporter and a bored royal princess who decides to have some anonymous fun in Rome. Hepburn's performance received an Oscar for Best Actress.
In 1954, two brothers from an influential American family fall in love with "Sabrina". She was the chauffeur's daughter who had just returned home after a two-year stay in Paris. The youthful charm of the Oscar-nominated Audrey attracts all the attention of Humphrey Bogart, who plays the business-minded older brother.
After another Oscar nomination for "The Nun's Story" in 1959, Audrey Hepburn played a dreamy, free-spirited luxury companion who dreams of marrying a rich man and becoming an actress. In 1961, this portrayal earned her fourth Oscar nomination for "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
In 1964, the pompous Professor Henry Higgins, played by Sir Rex Harrison, is so convinced of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Covent Garden flower girl into a lady who can pass for a member of high society. This is the enchanting and strong-willed Eliza Doolittle, played by Audrey Hepburn. She achieved her greatest public recognition with her role in "My Fair Lady".
Audrey Hepburn proved her versatility as a successful actress by being nominated for an Oscar for the fifth time for her performance in "Wait Until Dark", in which a recently blinded young woman is terrorised by a trio of thugs looking for a doll filled with heroin she suspects is in her flat.
Born in Brussels, Audrey Hepburn was an even bigger character than her film career suggests. As a young ballet student during World War II, Hepburn helped the Dutch resistance against the invaders. She later became a dedicated goodwill ambassador, travelling the world to support the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Audrey Hepburn, the artist, always moved in the limbo between the status of a girl and that of an adult woman. Her eternally youthful image was an epitome of charm, elegance, grace and sophistication. She was one of the greatest style icons of 20th-century fashion and Hubert de Givenchy recognised her as his muse. The French designer dedicated "L'Interdit (1957) (Perfume) | Givenchy" to her. Hubert de Givenchy was the son of a French marquis and Audrey Hepburn, the daughter of a Dutch baroness. The two have had a close friendship for 40 years and a shared love of fashion that has enchanted the whole world. They were always close companions and worked together on the extremely elegant dresses she wore in her films and at public appearances.
When I first smelled L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge, I immediately thought of Audrey Hepburn. This perfume is "lady" enough and "girl" enough to remind me of Givenchy's muse. The original L'Interdit (1957) Parfum smells of aldehydes mixed with fruity and floral notes. The powdery feeling is dominant but not overwhelming. The fruity notes of peach and strawberry and the powdery accords of rose, iris and white flowers give L'Interdit (1957) Parfum a spring-like character. The recent L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge loses the aldehyde note and powdery feel of the now sixty-year-old original. On the top, we experience a hint of tangy, sweet and juicy blood orange mixed with a hint of refreshing ginger. In the fragrance heart, an intense, sensual and slightly sweet accord of white flowers develops, but also shows green nuances. I detect jasmine, but the focus is on the tuberose note, a resinous, almost dirty and glorious tuberose. Despite the top and heart notes described, this is not a fresh fragrance. The spicy and woody undertones of pimento leaf, fragrant sandalwood and slightly dark patchouli give this perfume a sense of warmth, making it very deep and sensual and suitable for cold weather and evening or night-time occasions.
In short, the fragrance is warm, velvety, sensual, cosy and sweet. It is also very versatile and can be worn at a dinner party, an evening out with friends, in the comfort of your own home, or even while walking around town. I can imagine a graceful young girl wearing it, but it also suits very well the flair of a grown-up beautiful woman. It's just so perfect. It's just so Audrey. The face of the ad campaign is Oscar-winning actress Patricia Rooney Mara. Did you notice the similarities with Audrey Hepburn?
Let me give you some numbers on L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
- Scent opening: 8.5 (juicy blood orange, some ginger freshness and powerful tuberose).
- Scent finish: 9.5 (Sweetness of white flowers with fragrant sandalwood and a dark hint of patchouli).
- Longevity: 9.0 (3 sprays last 9 to 10 hours).
- Sillage: 8.0 (up to 5~6 feet and 2.5 hours of projection with 3 sprays).
- Uniqueness: 7.5 (As a flanker, it reminds me a little of L'Interdit (2020) Eau de Parfum Intense; but I also feel a certain closeness to Le Vestiaire - Supreme Bouquet, actually blended by Dominique Ropion, Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite and Hugo Deep Red).
- Wearability: 9.0 (Do not wear in hot weather; do consider it both a day and night perfume).
- Versatility: 8.5 (Hardly a perfume suitable for outdoors, the beach, the gym or physical activities. It is very versatile and shines both in intimacy and at an elegant evening event).
- Praise: 9.0 (You will get way more compliments than average).
- Quality: 9.0 (I can mention an undesirable bubble-gum faint accord; for my preferences, this is the only flaw I detect).
- Presentation: 9.0 (Very elegant).
- Price: 7.5: The 85-ml bottle is currently selling for €100 at various internet retailers; as this is a fairly new perfume, I expect the price to drop to around €80 shortly).
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Overall rating: 8.59 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommendable;
- above 9 = definitely not to be missed;
My opinion: This perfume feels very good on a woman's skin. It is sweet, spicy and floral. On the finish, it is oriental and woody. It is my "Audrey Hepburn modern perfume". However, due to its price, I would not recommend it for a blind purchase.
Music: "Moon River" composed by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer and sung by Audrey Hepburn.
In 1953, Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn delighted us with the unforgettable romantic comedy "Roman Holiday". They played a charming reporter and a bored royal princess who decides to have some anonymous fun in Rome. Hepburn's performance received an Oscar for Best Actress.
In 1954, two brothers from an influential American family fall in love with "Sabrina". She was the chauffeur's daughter who had just returned home after a two-year stay in Paris. The youthful charm of the Oscar-nominated Audrey attracts all the attention of Humphrey Bogart, who plays the business-minded older brother.
After another Oscar nomination for "The Nun's Story" in 1959, Audrey Hepburn played a dreamy, free-spirited luxury companion who dreams of marrying a rich man and becoming an actress. In 1961, this portrayal earned her fourth Oscar nomination for "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
In 1964, the pompous Professor Henry Higgins, played by Sir Rex Harrison, is so convinced of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Covent Garden flower girl into a lady who can pass for a member of high society. This is the enchanting and strong-willed Eliza Doolittle, played by Audrey Hepburn. She achieved her greatest public recognition with her role in "My Fair Lady".
Audrey Hepburn proved her versatility as a successful actress by being nominated for an Oscar for the fifth time for her performance in "Wait Until Dark", in which a recently blinded young woman is terrorised by a trio of thugs looking for a doll filled with heroin she suspects is in her flat.
Born in Brussels, Audrey Hepburn was an even bigger character than her film career suggests. As a young ballet student during World War II, Hepburn helped the Dutch resistance against the invaders. She later became a dedicated goodwill ambassador, travelling the world to support the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Audrey Hepburn, the artist, always moved in the limbo between the status of a girl and that of an adult woman. Her eternally youthful image was an epitome of charm, elegance, grace and sophistication. She was one of the greatest style icons of 20th-century fashion and Hubert de Givenchy recognised her as his muse. The French designer dedicated "L'Interdit (1957) (Perfume) | Givenchy" to her. Hubert de Givenchy was the son of a French marquis and Audrey Hepburn, the daughter of a Dutch baroness. The two have had a close friendship for 40 years and a shared love of fashion that has enchanted the whole world. They were always close companions and worked together on the extremely elegant dresses she wore in her films and at public appearances.
When I first smelled L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge, I immediately thought of Audrey Hepburn. This perfume is "lady" enough and "girl" enough to remind me of Givenchy's muse. The original L'Interdit (1957) Parfum smells of aldehydes mixed with fruity and floral notes. The powdery feeling is dominant but not overwhelming. The fruity notes of peach and strawberry and the powdery accords of rose, iris and white flowers give L'Interdit (1957) Parfum a spring-like character. The recent L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge loses the aldehyde note and powdery feel of the now sixty-year-old original. On the top, we experience a hint of tangy, sweet and juicy blood orange mixed with a hint of refreshing ginger. In the fragrance heart, an intense, sensual and slightly sweet accord of white flowers develops, but also shows green nuances. I detect jasmine, but the focus is on the tuberose note, a resinous, almost dirty and glorious tuberose. Despite the top and heart notes described, this is not a fresh fragrance. The spicy and woody undertones of pimento leaf, fragrant sandalwood and slightly dark patchouli give this perfume a sense of warmth, making it very deep and sensual and suitable for cold weather and evening or night-time occasions.
In short, the fragrance is warm, velvety, sensual, cosy and sweet. It is also very versatile and can be worn at a dinner party, an evening out with friends, in the comfort of your own home, or even while walking around town. I can imagine a graceful young girl wearing it, but it also suits very well the flair of a grown-up beautiful woman. It's just so perfect. It's just so Audrey. The face of the ad campaign is Oscar-winning actress Patricia Rooney Mara. Did you notice the similarities with Audrey Hepburn?
Let me give you some numbers on L'Interdit (2021) Eau de Parfum Rouge:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
- Scent opening: 8.5 (juicy blood orange, some ginger freshness and powerful tuberose).
- Scent finish: 9.5 (Sweetness of white flowers with fragrant sandalwood and a dark hint of patchouli).
- Longevity: 9.0 (3 sprays last 9 to 10 hours).
- Sillage: 8.0 (up to 5~6 feet and 2.5 hours of projection with 3 sprays).
- Uniqueness: 7.5 (As a flanker, it reminds me a little of L'Interdit (2020) Eau de Parfum Intense; but I also feel a certain closeness to Le Vestiaire - Supreme Bouquet, actually blended by Dominique Ropion, Armani Privé - Rouge Malachite and Hugo Deep Red).
- Wearability: 9.0 (Do not wear in hot weather; do consider it both a day and night perfume).
- Versatility: 8.5 (Hardly a perfume suitable for outdoors, the beach, the gym or physical activities. It is very versatile and shines both in intimacy and at an elegant evening event).
- Praise: 9.0 (You will get way more compliments than average).
- Quality: 9.0 (I can mention an undesirable bubble-gum faint accord; for my preferences, this is the only flaw I detect).
- Presentation: 9.0 (Very elegant).
- Price: 7.5: The 85-ml bottle is currently selling for €100 at various internet retailers; as this is a fairly new perfume, I expect the price to drop to around €80 shortly).
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Overall rating: 8.59 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommendable;
- above 9 = definitely not to be missed;
My opinion: This perfume feels very good on a woman's skin. It is sweet, spicy and floral. On the finish, it is oriental and woody. It is my "Audrey Hepburn modern perfume". However, due to its price, I would not recommend it for a blind purchase.
Music: "Moon River" composed by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer and sung by Audrey Hepburn.
8 Replies
Elysium
Jazzy76
Carlitos01
Cumulnimbus
Alladream
