Calme & Volupté Godet 2019

A serious competitor is emerging here to my personal favorite fragrance from Serge Lutens, the wonderful Gris Clair. The characteristics of lavender - certainly the key building block here - have been constructed in a very similar way. The appealing spectrum oscillates between creamy-soft and light-clear. A particularly successful accent in the overall composition is provided by turmeric. Comfort and a finely distinguished warmth caress the nose.
In direct comparison, it is noticeable that Godet's interpretation is overall a bit sweeter. However, for long stretches, the sweet bouquet is skillfully tempered by a spicy pepper note. This is well done and pleasing. Only in the base does Calme & Volupté, to my regret, flatten out a bit; fruity aspects now come to the forefront, and everything seems a bit arbitrary. Had the fragrance pyramid not informed me otherwise, my suspicion would have secretly leaned towards neroli as the defining note for the drydown.
This scent is close to it, but ultimately, in my opinion, it does not manage to dethrone Gris Clair.