Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté 2017

Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté by Grès
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8.0 / 10 128 Ratings
A popular perfume by Grès for women, released in 2017. The scent is citrusy-woody. It was last marketed by Lalique Group / Art & Fragrance.
Pronunciation
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Main accords

Citrus
Woody
Spicy
Fresh
Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot Fig leafFig leaf
Heart Notes Heart Notes
TobaccoTobacco CinnamonCinnamon
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean CedarwoodCedarwood MyrrhMyrrh VanillaVanilla

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.0128 Ratings
Longevity
6.8104 Ratings
Sillage
6.4102 Ratings
Bottle
7.397 Ratings
Value for money
9.069 Ratings
Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 01/22/2025.
Interesting Facts
The scent is exclusively available in the Middle East.

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2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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4
Sillage
5
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9
Scent
Elysium

858 Reviews
Elysium
Elysium
Top Review 9  
A Sparkling and Powdery Tobacco
Last but not least, this review is about Extrême Pureté, one of the three gems under the Les Signes de Grès series that I blindly bought, almost underrated and unknown. I read they designed these three perfumes to pay homage to the style and elegance of the Grès house. The packaging follows a line common to all peers in the collection, with a bottle with broad shoulders and a narrow bottom, a flat golden T-shaped cap, and a juice and label of different colors.

In the beginning, the fragrance shows fresh Hesperides veins with almost aldehydic nuances, which change after a few minutes, enhancing a bright point of talc bergamot. That harsh explosion is like the one we find in CD Homme Cologne, the same refreshing and harsh vibe with hints of bitter grapefruit and lemon. But there is more to the opening, notably a more dusty and green rather than milky aroma coming from the fig leaves. The initial phase is very citrusy, which reminds me of the classic Italian male Eau de Cologne that tends more to citrus and floral accords.

In the heart, the fragrance softens, and the luminous citrus fades, highlighting a warm layer that contains contributions of balsamic myrrh from the bottom and a return of the fig that remains for a long time, always dry and never sweet or fruity. The presence of cinnamon does not interfere with the other notes, and it is not the classic Christmas spice. A spicy freshness that intensifies in the heart soon reaches the green and the crunchy note of the fig, that of slightly moist tobacco that blends with citrus fruits and releases a scent similar to fresh tangerine peels dried over a source of heat. A sort of lemon vetiver even hovers in the middle phase, perhaps present as a ghost note. I find the cinnamon and tobacco heart different from what I would have expected. It is a fresh and sparkling heart, not at all smoky or noticeably spicy.

On the finish, the scent becomes more and more woody and resinous, raising the dry section of the cedar, which becomes dominant, with amber reflections derived from the presence of coumarins, or toasted tonka and creamy vanilla, which promote the darker and more virile aspect of the fragrance.

Within the trio of fragrances of the Les Signes de Grès collection, Extrême Pureté is the one with the freshest profile and that follows a completely different aromatic line, which is best suited to spring and summer use, ideal to wear in the office. its sillage and duration are moderate. Also good for some light sporting activities, outdoor parties.

I base this review upon a 100ml (3.4 fl. oz.) bottle I own since March 2021.

-Elysium
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9
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7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
Leons

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Leons
Leons
Very helpful Review 15  
Gentleness

With the delicately delicate Extrême Pureté,
Karine Debreuil-Sereni presents a restrained, rather quiet perfume. Surprisingly, tobacco and cinnamon dominate the fragrance. Based on the notes, one expects a turbulent coexistence and a clear fragrance presence. The elegant restraint of the composition is all the more surprising. A beautiful fresh bergamot opens the round dance, accompanied by heavy, dark, somewhat resinous green - also rather carefully nuanced here. The bergamot quickly fades into the background and green, moist tobacco and somewhat powdery cinnamon are now clearly positioned in the center of the fragrance and shape the further, very even progression. There are now no more changes in the notes, the persistence is reliable, the fragrance is present And yet it all takes place in the background, no note pushes forward and disrupts the harmonious sound. A springy, gently spicy atmosphere envelops the wearer. Neither tobacco nor cinnamon develop an overpowering fragrance character or an overbearing dominance. Surprisingly pleasant for a tobacco fragrance with oriental notes. Extrême Pureté fits well into the beginning of fall with its first cooler days, but it is also certainly in the right place at the right time in winter. Light woolen fabrics, pastel soft tones go well with the gentle, rather quiet performance.
Very fine and recommendable. A chamber piece for anyone who prefers something more gentle and private.
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PunarintaPunarinta 11 months ago
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
9
Scent
Fresh citrus, cinnamon an little tobacco. Feels crisp. Interesting spicy freshie for summer! Unisex. Longevity is ok.
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KraemdonKraemdon 2 years ago
9
Bottle
5
Sillage
6
Longevity
9
Scent
Citrussy, green and almost effervescent with a light cinnamon note burried underneath. It is quite fresh. The name is perfectly chosen. Love
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