I have fallen in love, and it’s with a real classic*. Before, I had heard so much about him. Many called him outdated, some even deemed him unwearable today, associating him with sorrow and death. All these warnings did nothing - I had to get to know him. I thought: if nothing comes of us, at least it will be a new experience and perhaps an expansion of my horizons. But what can I say - you completely surprised and amazed me. Despite your over 110 years, you come across remarkably fresh and wonderfully timeless - almost as if you have traveled through the ages unscathed.
It’s a wonderful feeling that you have accompanied so many different people in the most diverse times (I read that women used L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette to perfume the wartime letters of their lovers). Your creator was a true master to create a fragrance that is practically a time traveler. It would be lovely if the fragrance could tell stories.... I am so happy that you will accompany me from now on in my lifetime.
Great that you like the scent! I find it magical and not old-fashioned at all. The fragrance is a work of art. Especially the wonderful beeswax note in the base is addictive :-)
Be happy with this fragrance if it makes you happy to wear it! Iris and violet scents are made from iris roots through elaborate processes. They smell different from each other. You can't make perfume from the flowers of these two relatives. It doesn't matter whether they recreate it synthetically or use the roots. The main thing is that it smells authentic. I tested this fragrance blind as my first impression, and I perceived it just as you described. It's a beautiful scent, which is why it has become a classic. There aren't many like it, considering the thousands of fragrances listed here.
I can't believe everything is still the same here. It's always pointed out, but honestly, things weren't better back then either. A lot of "orris root," aka powder, aka violet was already synthetic back then, and the base is quite broad with little shine.
I only own a vintage extrait and a new EdP of L'Heure Bleue. I can totally understand your enthusiasm. It's one of the most beautiful tonka-tinged violet powder perfumes, and I find it completely timeless.
Unfortunately, I only know the current version now - but I can imagine that the other one is even more interesting.
I'm also curious about the difference between EdT and EdP. Do you have any experience with that?
and the vintage "Parfum" version is even more interesting to me.
I'm also curious about the difference between EdT and EdP. Do you have any experience with that?