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Pièce Unique by Grès

Pièce Unique 2015

Somebody
02/18/2022 - 10:51 AM
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The Hidden Treasures

This fragrance puts me in deep contemplation.
How is it possible that it receives so little attention?
That all the Grès perfumes lead such a miserable shadow existence and are often sold off at bargain prices in this country after a short time?
Even though I don't want to philosophize further about marketing, etc. - perhaps they get more attention in other countries - my heart weeps, because among the scents from Grès are true gems that could compete with the ubiquitous high-priced designer fragrances and often even much more expensive niche perfumes.
I think, for example, of the Lumière line, whose remaining stocks are now being sold again at "normal prices," but only because they are hard to find.
Or the Les Signes de Grès, which have reached rock-bottom prices - a sign that they will soon disappear from the market.
Just like Madame Grès or the wonderful Pièce Unique.

This is a distinctive fragrance full of character that skillfully translates the spirit of Cabochard into the modern age.
Pièce Unique unfolds robustly aromatic-spicy through pepper and herbal angelica.
It tingles in the nose like a bitter effervescent powder.
Plum and Davana with their mango-like scent add a subtly fruity component,
but just enough so that the overall impression is neither too strict nor sticky-sweet.
Jasmine does not stand out, but gives the fragrance a radiance that carries the top note with its spicy fizz for hours.
I love its presence and forgive the quiet farewell, as I notice nothing of leather or smoke; my skin apparently absorbs it without a trace.

Pièce Unique has become a familiar companion that I no longer want to miss, and I am happy to have unearthed the treasure before it disappeared.
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5 Comments
PreciousPrecious 3 years ago
I enjoyed reading your review. It’s probably due to the lack of advertising from the house of Grès. Most people likely only know the legendary Cabochard and maybe Cabotine. All the other Grès fragrances can only be found online. The newer creations are probably only known to perfume enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
I’m not familiar with Pièce Unique, but your review makes me curious. Les Signes de Grès has fortunately received very good ratings on Parfumo. Available at bargain prices.
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MinigolfMinigolf 3 years ago
Very detailed and extensive scent description! I just "traded" for this one and I'm curious to see what my nose thinks. And... GRES truly deserves more praise! Thanks for the great description ;-))
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LotusLotus 4 years ago
Yes, it's really great! It's a wonderful comfort for the soul, a harbinger of spring, and I love the scent of life. I need to order another bottle... O
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MonsieurTestMonsieurTest 4 years ago
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Great praise for the brand and this Unique (one of the few rosy scents that can stay with me :-)).
Gres is distributed by Lalique, and they also offer fantastic fragrances online (to Parfumo's delight) for little money...
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PreciousPrecious 3 years ago
Pièce Unique is no longer visible on the Grès website. Many other creations are also missing from there.
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