Shem-el-Nessim (Eau de Parfum) by Grossmith

Shem-el-Nessim 1906 Eau de Parfum

Lilienfeld
03/18/2012 - 06:38 PM
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9.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage 7.5Bottle

Come Evening..

Come, come evening, come night,
come, take my hand.
Look into the sky, my life!
This splendor, stars ignited like diamonds!
Silken shine, the Milky Way dances,
clear is the sky, so radiant, so pure.
I want to be with you, forever and here.
To live your beauty, oh could it be...

Sheem-el-Nessim
I am at a loss for words and reverence, yes longing grips me.
I felt the grandeur, a scent that seduces so infinitely.
Warm, soft, beautiful woman, I know exactly.
I feel so surrendered, questionlessly waiting for redemption......
Holding my mother's hand, whose beauty left me in
questioning awe as a girl, I see myself....

So now it gets difficult!
The "similarity" with L'Heure Bleue is there and undeniable!
But Sheem-el-Nessim is deeper, much, much deeper and more feminine.
A significantly denser floral bouquet greets me.
Where L'Heure Bleue at times makes one think of "straight" and "pantsuit,"
Sheem is a dark flowing satin dress.
L'Heure Bleue is cooler, woodier, and harsher, simply more masculine.
I smell jasmine, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, delicately powdery and soft.
This spiciness that L'Heure Bleue presents is completely missing.
Nothing with coriander, anise, or clove :-)
Much more irisy, much warmer, I already sense patchouli from the base,
where I then find similarities with Jicky and Shalimar Initial and oh yes, simply
just smooth and soft :-)
The bergamot from the top note lasts throughout the entire development, very fine.
Longevity is truly unique, very decent :D:D!!!
Sillage, well very delicate, more of a skin scent!
The English perfume dynasty Grossmith has reissued three of their scents
that were created between 1888 and 1906 in 1995
and according to their own statements, not reformulated!?
So I will definitely treat myself to Sheem-el-Nessim for my birthday.
Saving diligently until July, 50 ml for 180 euros, but the scent is worth it to me!!!
Dear Medusa, a big thank you for this magnificent experience…
Thanks also to Ergoproxy and Seymour, who got our game of telephone started :D:D:D
The remaining drop continues its journey;-)

Oh yes, I tested L'Heure Bleue in a direct comparison,
so left wrist Guerlain, right Grossmith…
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11 Comments
InalaInala 13 years ago
July is just around the corner, dear Lily! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it ends up on your gift table! I'm testing it today as well and I'm enchanted. Just like you, I also find the biggest similarity leaning towards L'Heure Bleue, rather than Shalimar. It's a truly wonderful fragrance!
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MarisMaris 14 years ago
Oh, that sounds lovely!
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ExUserExUser 14 years ago
NOW I've discovered it :-)
A good evening (good night) trophy for you, you lovely writer!
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FlorblancaFlorblanca 14 years ago
Sounds like true love! Beautiful!
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MightynafMightynaf 14 years ago
WOW, great comment! :=) Thank you! FINALLY some well-deserved votes... they're coming.. :=)
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FlowerbombFlowerbomb 14 years ago
Just four months until July ;-) beautiful!
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ErgoproxyErgoproxy 14 years ago
Oops, do I have a velvet dress in my fragrance closet? ;=)
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Spring67Spring67 14 years ago
I have to agree, it's always nice to read, I'm a bit jealous ;) a trophy is on its way!
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Moni43Moni43 14 years ago
Beautifully said, as always.
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NanuNanu 14 years ago
Oh, that sounds absolutely wonderful! (except for the euros)
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Medusa00Medusa00 14 years ago
Ah yes, it's lovely, and you've turned it into a beautiful poem again!
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