Floral Veil Grossmith 2012

I experience tuberoses either like the trumpets of Jericho, blowing away all other fragrance notes, filling the space and often even overwhelming, or, when the bloom is used subtly, as a quiet and often slightly melancholic smile, excellently translated into olfactory beauty. It is astonishing how the character of a fragrance note changes when you play with the dosage.

Here, I encounter the muted version, and I almost see myself transported into a scene that could also fit L`Heure bleue. Diffused twilight that blurs outlines, sounds, preferably in minor, that drift away in a light breeze, colors that shift from deep dark petrol to emerald to delicate mint. This is wonderful and radiates a healing calm. I cannot imagine this scent in the morning on the way to work or for a lively party. Floral Veil creates a dreamy atmosphere for the winding down of a day, content if it has been a good day but also conciliatory should it not be so.

To prevent green notes from becoming banal and to use white florals in a way that they do not come across as heavy or even cloying, but rather elegant and with refined restraint, is for me an example of true perfumer's art, and I regret that only the fragrance company Robertet is credited as the perfumer, while the unknown magician who created the perfume remains a mystery. The scent also fades away appropriately softly, and I find it particularly pleasant that the base does not, as is often the case, attempt to open a new chapter and change the character of the fragrance once again. I like scents that stay on topic, and this is refreshingly the case with Floral Veil.

When it comes to fragrances from Grossmith, I think twice before acquiring them. I would first have to save up for them, and I believe I am not alone in this. They also do not chase any of the current trends, and I can imagine that some fragrance lovers might even find them a bit too uninteresting to dig deep into their savings. This is also reflected here, as not only is the "I-have" and "wish" list remarkably short, but the manageable note list also speaks a clear language. I find that unfortunate and think that for lovers of both genders who appreciate rather serious floral perfumes, a test should definitely be worthwhile.

In any case, I will celebrate my sample with enjoyment, and who knows....