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Lemon
Lily of the valley
Narcissus
Orange
Heart Notes 
Rose
Carnation
Iris
Heliotrope
Jasmine
Vetiver
Violet
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Tonka bean
Musk
Amber
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Floral Powder or Powdery Flowers on a Dry-Sweet Base
Having been thrilled by all the Grossmith fragrances I've tested so far, it's tempting to succumb and distribute early praise. But hold on, let's test it calmly first. From a marketing perspective, it wouldn't make sense to target the same audience as with Shem-el-Nessim & Co., because those who have indulged in such a precious perfume will (normally) not strike the same chord again.
And so, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet radiates a completely different mood. Playful, powdery, delicate, and thus it falls outside my preferred spectrum. This is not my favored direction, even though this fragrance has been created to feel high-quality, precious, and extraordinary.
While the opening seems predictably floral-fresh, a note soon dominates that initially reminds me of cinnamon. It's a bitter sweetness, and I suspect that the garden cloves are making their presence known here. However, something about it bothers me. It feels as if the cloves are already wilting or the cinnamon has been forgotten for too long in the back corner of the kitchen shelf. It comes off a bit musty to me; even old books sometimes emit this aura. However, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet has nothing dark about it; on the contrary. But to remind me of Dior Homme, the iris here is too shy, the lipstick note too restrained, and tonka and vanilla are ultimately too sweet for me in the base.
DJB is certainly a festive, precious fragrance, but I miss the "bass" and cooler notes for balance. The perfume feels not just warm but almost radiates a shimmering heat. I would recommend this perfume to anyone who prefers powdery-floral yet spicy fragrances and enjoys scents that feel traditional or a bit old-fashioned.
And so, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet radiates a completely different mood. Playful, powdery, delicate, and thus it falls outside my preferred spectrum. This is not my favored direction, even though this fragrance has been created to feel high-quality, precious, and extraordinary.
While the opening seems predictably floral-fresh, a note soon dominates that initially reminds me of cinnamon. It's a bitter sweetness, and I suspect that the garden cloves are making their presence known here. However, something about it bothers me. It feels as if the cloves are already wilting or the cinnamon has been forgotten for too long in the back corner of the kitchen shelf. It comes off a bit musty to me; even old books sometimes emit this aura. However, Diamond Jubilee Bouquet has nothing dark about it; on the contrary. But to remind me of Dior Homme, the iris here is too shy, the lipstick note too restrained, and tonka and vanilla are ultimately too sweet for me in the base.
DJB is certainly a festive, precious fragrance, but I miss the "bass" and cooler notes for balance. The perfume feels not just warm but almost radiates a shimmering heat. I would recommend this perfume to anyone who prefers powdery-floral yet spicy fragrances and enjoys scents that feel traditional or a bit old-fashioned.
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