Top Notes 
Bergamot
Orange blossom
Rosemary
Heart Notes 
Violet
Heliotrope
Jasmine
Base Notes 
White musk
Patchouli
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Anniversary Fragrance
I don't even know who I received this small sample of "Place Rouge" with the very little remaining from.
While tidying up my samples, I somewhat managed to get a clearer view (which is not easy given the amount lying around here and won't last long).
I was surprised to find that I had completely overlooked "Place Rouge" until now: how could that happen?
This situation is changing now, but my little glass atomizer is emptying as a result.
Wherever this fragrance sample came from, it deserves to be acknowledged in a comment.
I am currently excitedly rummaging through the treasures of Guerlain; oh, there is so much more to discover there.
"Place Rouge" comes from a special edition released by the house of Guerlain, which also includes "Prima Ballerina Le Boishoi".
(I fondly remember that New Year's Eve when I wrote this fragrant dance of words.)
And of course, "Place Rouge" is a true Guerlain, not only because of the bottle.
Up until the earthy-gourmand finale, a rather exciting scent profile unfolds:
The example of the "electrically charged atmosphere of a thunderstorm" is cleverly chosen.
Orange blossom, perhaps also neroli and bergamot, enjoy the summer warmth and generously send out their scents; while rosemary already presents itself a bit prickly. As if it senses the raindrops that will soon meet them and leave behind shiny pearls.
Despite their robust exterior, rosemary plants, like the herbaceous lavender, are very sensitive, and their aromatic intensity changes under the influence of the weather.
I often experienced this phenomenon on my balcony, which was "occupied" by these two varieties for many years; unfortunately, everything froze this winter.
But back to "Place Rouge": the dark clouds that seem to be gathering also make the floral world of this scent composition attentive: jasmine and violet release their heavy scents even more intensely, the violet vanilla note of the heliotrope - chosen here in the heart of the arrangement instead of sensual vanilla - harmoniously joins this duo.
Together with the quartet of the entrance, a wonderfully coordinated concert of scents is already rising into the air, surrounding with a very special magic.
Fruity yet floral at the start, "Place Rouge" is already developing into a floral chypre fragrance.
But of course, there is still a crescendo to come, as the scent rhythm demands: white musk must be present, as expected by heliotrope and the goddess of fragrance vanilla, who finally makes her appearance!
She brings a small bowl of delicious pralines for all gathered: a little sweetness never hurts!
Beforehand, cinnamon greets with a warm embrace and "Lady Iris" appears with her powder puff - just a quick dusting. The scent being now wears a cozy angora jacket!
Patchouli flows leisurely and adds a certain erotic tingle, a rich vibration in the scent profile, before amber makes its entrance.
Here too, golden sparks are sprinkled: thus, a floral musk-amber fragrance ultimately emerges - a true Guerlain creation of the new generation!
Intensely fragrant and long-lasting, "Place Rouge" enchants.
This fragrance is not extraordinary; you don't necessarily have to know it or even have it in your collection; but it is interesting to discover what Thierry Wasser composed for this special edition.
My sample will accompany me with its last drops throughout the day today.
I look forward to it: we have already had the mentioned rain, now the fruity-floral scent and much-needed warmth of the sun will come to my skin.
No matter whether on the "Red Square" in Moscow or anywhere else:
It brings sunshine and a smile!
While tidying up my samples, I somewhat managed to get a clearer view (which is not easy given the amount lying around here and won't last long).
I was surprised to find that I had completely overlooked "Place Rouge" until now: how could that happen?
This situation is changing now, but my little glass atomizer is emptying as a result.
Wherever this fragrance sample came from, it deserves to be acknowledged in a comment.
I am currently excitedly rummaging through the treasures of Guerlain; oh, there is so much more to discover there.
"Place Rouge" comes from a special edition released by the house of Guerlain, which also includes "Prima Ballerina Le Boishoi".
(I fondly remember that New Year's Eve when I wrote this fragrant dance of words.)
And of course, "Place Rouge" is a true Guerlain, not only because of the bottle.
Up until the earthy-gourmand finale, a rather exciting scent profile unfolds:
The example of the "electrically charged atmosphere of a thunderstorm" is cleverly chosen.
Orange blossom, perhaps also neroli and bergamot, enjoy the summer warmth and generously send out their scents; while rosemary already presents itself a bit prickly. As if it senses the raindrops that will soon meet them and leave behind shiny pearls.
Despite their robust exterior, rosemary plants, like the herbaceous lavender, are very sensitive, and their aromatic intensity changes under the influence of the weather.
I often experienced this phenomenon on my balcony, which was "occupied" by these two varieties for many years; unfortunately, everything froze this winter.
But back to "Place Rouge": the dark clouds that seem to be gathering also make the floral world of this scent composition attentive: jasmine and violet release their heavy scents even more intensely, the violet vanilla note of the heliotrope - chosen here in the heart of the arrangement instead of sensual vanilla - harmoniously joins this duo.
Together with the quartet of the entrance, a wonderfully coordinated concert of scents is already rising into the air, surrounding with a very special magic.
Fruity yet floral at the start, "Place Rouge" is already developing into a floral chypre fragrance.
But of course, there is still a crescendo to come, as the scent rhythm demands: white musk must be present, as expected by heliotrope and the goddess of fragrance vanilla, who finally makes her appearance!
She brings a small bowl of delicious pralines for all gathered: a little sweetness never hurts!
Beforehand, cinnamon greets with a warm embrace and "Lady Iris" appears with her powder puff - just a quick dusting. The scent being now wears a cozy angora jacket!
Patchouli flows leisurely and adds a certain erotic tingle, a rich vibration in the scent profile, before amber makes its entrance.
Here too, golden sparks are sprinkled: thus, a floral musk-amber fragrance ultimately emerges - a true Guerlain creation of the new generation!
Intensely fragrant and long-lasting, "Place Rouge" enchants.
This fragrance is not extraordinary; you don't necessarily have to know it or even have it in your collection; but it is interesting to discover what Thierry Wasser composed for this special edition.
My sample will accompany me with its last drops throughout the day today.
I look forward to it: we have already had the mentioned rain, now the fruity-floral scent and much-needed warmth of the sun will come to my skin.
No matter whether on the "Red Square" in Moscow or anywhere else:
It brings sunshine and a smile!
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