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Apricot Feel-Good Rose/Oud
Henry Jacques Correspondance is probably one of the more popular fragrances in the Henry Jacques lineup. With its interesting composition, which adds apricot, iris, and amber to the well-known rose/oud, Henry Jacques creates a completely new type of rose/oud composition. After extensive testing, both on skin and paper, as oil and also Les Brumes, here comes the result.
Let’s not beat around the bush and dive straight into the scent - starting with a sweet, friendly apricot, mixed with floral components of a floral, red, sweet rose, this fragrance makes a statement from the very beginning: Instead of dark, deep, and woody, as is typical for rose/ouds, we get a distinctly fruitier, significantly lighter, and decidedly friendlier composition. The colors I associate with the opening are yellow, orange, and pink, instead of the usual deep red, brown, or even black. The exciting part: The fragrance develops almost constantly, five minutes later it smells completely different than before, and the individual notes are sometimes hard to describe. Rose and apricot do come to the forefront at the beginning, but they never completely disappear and always remain a dominant part of the composition. Meanwhile, patchouli and oud break through to provide a base, with me personally smelling more patchouli than oud, and the oud is rather sweet in nature, less woody or smoky as one might expect from, for example, Oudh Imperial from the same house. The iris, although I usually don't care much for iris, surprisingly finds its place here so well that I wouldn't want to miss it, and the amber also brings a pleasant lightness. The drydown leaves traces of oud and patchouli, but for me, the apricot remains by far the most dominant, along with the rose, which is extremely present from start to finish. Overall, for me, it is an absolutely unique, unusual rose/oud(?), with the emphasis clearly on the rose, paired with the apricot. And even though I don't really like fruit or iris, everything works wonderfully here - a great interplay of all notes. Not too much, not too little, everything in its right place. Enough uniqueness to be considered exceptional, while at the same time a pleasant list of notes that don’t sound particularly special on their own, but together create something truly unique that would appeal not only to perfume enthusiasts but also to newcomers or simply people on the street. A fragrance that makes an impression, that is friendly, but also simply self-determined and brings a certain uniqueness.
As always, almost everything is right with Henry Jacques. The experience in the store is great, everything is shown to you without any problems, and the way of testing is well thought out, as fragrances like Correspondance come at the end, after the lighter scents, to avoid overwhelming the nose from the start. A really clever system. After testing, you can then choose one or two fragrances to try on skin. The bottles are top-notch, the service is just as good, and the longevity of Correspondance is truly enormous. The sillage is also impressive, thanks in part to the light and fruity top notes. It’s also worth mentioning that the nice employee referred to this scent as "East meets West," which is not only fitting but also really beautiful. While notes like iris, vanilla, and patchouli remind one of Western perfumery, the rose and oud bring a certain oriental contrast, which for me, as a fan of both sides, is a real dream. The idea of combining both perfume worlds is brilliant and for me, one of the strongest points of this fragrance.
Correspondance wears wonderfully - it evokes a certain feeling, you just feel good, if not a little.. rich? A sheikh in the Emirates, who is happy in his country but has also discovered Western perfumery through his many travels and meetings and now wants a bit of both. And here it gets painful - at nearly 1200 euros for 15ml of oil or 75ml of spray perfume, this fragrance is anything but cheap. Those who were already out with Roja will not be happy here either. However, for those who have the money to spare or would like to test without a necessary budget, Correspondance will certainly be enjoyable, especially due to the aforementioned qualities. It’s just fun - a real feel-good fragrance. If only it weren’t so incredibly expensive.
Let’s not beat around the bush and dive straight into the scent - starting with a sweet, friendly apricot, mixed with floral components of a floral, red, sweet rose, this fragrance makes a statement from the very beginning: Instead of dark, deep, and woody, as is typical for rose/ouds, we get a distinctly fruitier, significantly lighter, and decidedly friendlier composition. The colors I associate with the opening are yellow, orange, and pink, instead of the usual deep red, brown, or even black. The exciting part: The fragrance develops almost constantly, five minutes later it smells completely different than before, and the individual notes are sometimes hard to describe. Rose and apricot do come to the forefront at the beginning, but they never completely disappear and always remain a dominant part of the composition. Meanwhile, patchouli and oud break through to provide a base, with me personally smelling more patchouli than oud, and the oud is rather sweet in nature, less woody or smoky as one might expect from, for example, Oudh Imperial from the same house. The iris, although I usually don't care much for iris, surprisingly finds its place here so well that I wouldn't want to miss it, and the amber also brings a pleasant lightness. The drydown leaves traces of oud and patchouli, but for me, the apricot remains by far the most dominant, along with the rose, which is extremely present from start to finish. Overall, for me, it is an absolutely unique, unusual rose/oud(?), with the emphasis clearly on the rose, paired with the apricot. And even though I don't really like fruit or iris, everything works wonderfully here - a great interplay of all notes. Not too much, not too little, everything in its right place. Enough uniqueness to be considered exceptional, while at the same time a pleasant list of notes that don’t sound particularly special on their own, but together create something truly unique that would appeal not only to perfume enthusiasts but also to newcomers or simply people on the street. A fragrance that makes an impression, that is friendly, but also simply self-determined and brings a certain uniqueness.
As always, almost everything is right with Henry Jacques. The experience in the store is great, everything is shown to you without any problems, and the way of testing is well thought out, as fragrances like Correspondance come at the end, after the lighter scents, to avoid overwhelming the nose from the start. A really clever system. After testing, you can then choose one or two fragrances to try on skin. The bottles are top-notch, the service is just as good, and the longevity of Correspondance is truly enormous. The sillage is also impressive, thanks in part to the light and fruity top notes. It’s also worth mentioning that the nice employee referred to this scent as "East meets West," which is not only fitting but also really beautiful. While notes like iris, vanilla, and patchouli remind one of Western perfumery, the rose and oud bring a certain oriental contrast, which for me, as a fan of both sides, is a real dream. The idea of combining both perfume worlds is brilliant and for me, one of the strongest points of this fragrance.
Correspondance wears wonderfully - it evokes a certain feeling, you just feel good, if not a little.. rich? A sheikh in the Emirates, who is happy in his country but has also discovered Western perfumery through his many travels and meetings and now wants a bit of both. And here it gets painful - at nearly 1200 euros for 15ml of oil or 75ml of spray perfume, this fragrance is anything but cheap. Those who were already out with Roja will not be happy here either. However, for those who have the money to spare or would like to test without a necessary budget, Correspondance will certainly be enjoyable, especially due to the aforementioned qualities. It’s just fun - a real feel-good fragrance. If only it weren’t so incredibly expensive.
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