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Surprisingly Different and Demanding
"Jicky"... Who are you, I thought to myself when I was able to participate in a Guerlain masterclass last year.
The fragrance from 1889, which has been continuously produced since then, divides opinions and, in my view, is more suited for the most hardcore Guerlain fans. "Jicky" was marketed as the world's first "modern perfume," combining complex aromas that captivated both women and men alike.
In the Guerlain masterclass training, I learned that for the first time in the world of perfumes, a synthetic molecule-namely the so-called "vanillin"-was used.
The fragrance was immediately embraced by men, while women were initially more surprised before they could also become enthusiastic about the scent. However, that took a while.
I believe I belong to the circle of ladies from 1889, as Jicky also seems like a challenging candidate to me... but I still like it because it is refreshingly different.
JICKY, as promising as the name is, has a story behind the fragrance, namely that Aimé Guerlain, or so the story goes, was inspired by a hopeless love from his student days. The name is owed to the lady who remained in Aimé's memory. Coincidentally, Jicky was also the name of his nephew Jaques, who was affectionately called that.
Jicky is a fragrance of contrasts, which I find rather unpleasant in the first half hour. I don't really smell the citrus top notes of bergamot, mandarin, lemon, and rosemary at all, at least not at the beginning... because the scent builds up for me in reverse order. It starts with the base and ends with the top note... very strange for me and at the same time fascinating. The heart note is very spicy, but it doesn't unfold much on me due to the strong base. Opulent are leather, balsamic notes, incense, and civet.
After three-quarters of an hour, the citrusy, warm, vanillic accord pushes forward, and the fragrance becomes rounder and more harmonious.
The scent is truly rich in contrasts. Due to the different components, the fragrance unfolds differently on everyone; at least I could observe this because I sprayed it on various people.
It is fascinating how seemingly so different and contradictory notes can unite into one fragrance. Aimé Guerlain's mysterious love must have been a versatile woman, as the scent is truly diverse: sensual, animalistic, sweet, fresh, and a bit mysterious and magical.
Sillage and projection are good. I would describe the longevity as above average.
So hats off to over 100 years of perfume history. A test is definitely worthwhile.
Thank you for reading.
The fragrance from 1889, which has been continuously produced since then, divides opinions and, in my view, is more suited for the most hardcore Guerlain fans. "Jicky" was marketed as the world's first "modern perfume," combining complex aromas that captivated both women and men alike.
In the Guerlain masterclass training, I learned that for the first time in the world of perfumes, a synthetic molecule-namely the so-called "vanillin"-was used.
The fragrance was immediately embraced by men, while women were initially more surprised before they could also become enthusiastic about the scent. However, that took a while.
I believe I belong to the circle of ladies from 1889, as Jicky also seems like a challenging candidate to me... but I still like it because it is refreshingly different.
JICKY, as promising as the name is, has a story behind the fragrance, namely that Aimé Guerlain, or so the story goes, was inspired by a hopeless love from his student days. The name is owed to the lady who remained in Aimé's memory. Coincidentally, Jicky was also the name of his nephew Jaques, who was affectionately called that.
Jicky is a fragrance of contrasts, which I find rather unpleasant in the first half hour. I don't really smell the citrus top notes of bergamot, mandarin, lemon, and rosemary at all, at least not at the beginning... because the scent builds up for me in reverse order. It starts with the base and ends with the top note... very strange for me and at the same time fascinating. The heart note is very spicy, but it doesn't unfold much on me due to the strong base. Opulent are leather, balsamic notes, incense, and civet.
After three-quarters of an hour, the citrusy, warm, vanillic accord pushes forward, and the fragrance becomes rounder and more harmonious.
The scent is truly rich in contrasts. Due to the different components, the fragrance unfolds differently on everyone; at least I could observe this because I sprayed it on various people.
It is fascinating how seemingly so different and contradictory notes can unite into one fragrance. Aimé Guerlain's mysterious love must have been a versatile woman, as the scent is truly diverse: sensual, animalistic, sweet, fresh, and a bit mysterious and magical.
Sillage and projection are good. I would describe the longevity as above average.
So hats off to over 100 years of perfume history. A test is definitely worthwhile.
Thank you for reading.
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27 Comments
That will change.
But I also intentionally save some tests for later. However, the comment makes me want to try it and is beautifully written.
Your review too..
Your comment, however, is also excellent.