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12/31/2021
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Another Winner From Jul Et Mad?...
Terrasse a St Germain opens with a soft tangerine and sanitized grapefruit citrus tandem with a hint of underlying rose in support before quickly transitioning to its heart. As the composition enters its early heart the citrus fades into the background though doesn't completely vacate, as the perfume's rose floral takes the fore, adding a gentle powdery dimension, bolstered by a smooth underlying iris-like accord and soft slightly animalic musk and creamy sandalwood rising from the base. During the late dry-down the florals gradually vacate, leaving the remnants of the slightly animalic musk and slightly sweet, creamy sandalwood as the focus through the finish. Projection is average, but longevity very good at 10-12 hours on skin.
Jul et Mad is a house that frequently stays under most folks' radar, but it in fact has released a number of worthy perfumes in its moderately sized stable, and Terrasse a St Germain can now add itself to its growing list of winners. In truth, the perfume took a bit of time to warm to. The powdery, creamy florals combined with the sandalwood first reminded me of the disappointing "makeup-like" accord found in perfumes like Dior Homme. Make no mistake, Terrasse a St Germain is nowhere near that perfume, and as time passes it gradually separates and distinguishes itself from other perfumes of that ilk. As a matter of fact, it took sniffing its remnants on my jacket sleeves the following day for me to truly appreciate just has refined and luxurious smelling the perfume really is. The florals and soft woods just seem to meld together, and when the iris-like accord fades to the background, the perfume really shines and smells great. The bottom line is the approximately $105 per 50ml bottle at discounters Terrasse a St Germain appears to be a "more of the same" iris floral driven concoction, but this is a much more complex and sophisticated perfume, earning a "very good" to "excellent" 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 rating and a solid recommendation, especially to those seeking a more stereotypical "feminine" perfume.
Jul et Mad is a house that frequently stays under most folks' radar, but it in fact has released a number of worthy perfumes in its moderately sized stable, and Terrasse a St Germain can now add itself to its growing list of winners. In truth, the perfume took a bit of time to warm to. The powdery, creamy florals combined with the sandalwood first reminded me of the disappointing "makeup-like" accord found in perfumes like Dior Homme. Make no mistake, Terrasse a St Germain is nowhere near that perfume, and as time passes it gradually separates and distinguishes itself from other perfumes of that ilk. As a matter of fact, it took sniffing its remnants on my jacket sleeves the following day for me to truly appreciate just has refined and luxurious smelling the perfume really is. The florals and soft woods just seem to meld together, and when the iris-like accord fades to the background, the perfume really shines and smells great. The bottom line is the approximately $105 per 50ml bottle at discounters Terrasse a St Germain appears to be a "more of the same" iris floral driven concoction, but this is a much more complex and sophisticated perfume, earning a "very good" to "excellent" 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 rating and a solid recommendation, especially to those seeking a more stereotypical "feminine" perfume.
