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Gradually Ebbing Away
‘Eau de Patou’ contains many elements that I generally avoid. Not in terms of paper form, but in its actual presentation. I was all the more astonished that my sample gradually dwindled, even though it had been very generously filled (thank you very much, Gerdi!). Why did I keep reaching for this fragrance again and again?
After all, I don’t really like lavender soap. Especially not one that is soon underpinned with such a bitter green that I can’t help but think of the green soap that used to crumble from the vending machines with the turning wheels in school restrooms (I’m sure it’s no longer available anywhere, but the older ones will remember).
And I usually forgo that kind of sweetness, which I (and only I!) associate with the (apparently only found in my front yard) variety of lily of the valley, even with subtle participation as in this case. For everyone else: I’m talking about a hint of flowery, somewhat cloying sweetness.
The citrus fruit, if we’re going to have it, could certainly be a bit more zesty given such pyramid-like weight, instead of primarily supporting the cleanliness aspect and at times even touching on the theme of scouring powder.
A progression where I eventually fall into lavender-honey and white musk is also not on my like list, nor is the gentle creaminess with green flecks in the afternoon.
I could now point out the completely unexpected, almost animalistically stinky turn towards the evening, which gives everything a new and surprising twist at the last moment. There, at least I suspect, the orange blossom gives it all once again and develops something almost plant-like.
However, that would be too simple, equally suggesting a more or less cheap punchline after a long journey to get there. But that’s not the case; ‘Eau de Patou’ doesn’t need a justifying retrospective. In truth, it was already able to quietly win me over during the day. The fine, tastefully refreshing composition, which comes without any showiness, simply has style, and even those who are not particularly inclined towards the presented details must unreservedly acknowledge that.
After all, I don’t really like lavender soap. Especially not one that is soon underpinned with such a bitter green that I can’t help but think of the green soap that used to crumble from the vending machines with the turning wheels in school restrooms (I’m sure it’s no longer available anywhere, but the older ones will remember).
And I usually forgo that kind of sweetness, which I (and only I!) associate with the (apparently only found in my front yard) variety of lily of the valley, even with subtle participation as in this case. For everyone else: I’m talking about a hint of flowery, somewhat cloying sweetness.
The citrus fruit, if we’re going to have it, could certainly be a bit more zesty given such pyramid-like weight, instead of primarily supporting the cleanliness aspect and at times even touching on the theme of scouring powder.
A progression where I eventually fall into lavender-honey and white musk is also not on my like list, nor is the gentle creaminess with green flecks in the afternoon.
I could now point out the completely unexpected, almost animalistically stinky turn towards the evening, which gives everything a new and surprising twist at the last moment. There, at least I suspect, the orange blossom gives it all once again and develops something almost plant-like.
However, that would be too simple, equally suggesting a more or less cheap punchline after a long journey to get there. But that’s not the case; ‘Eau de Patou’ doesn’t need a justifying retrospective. In truth, it was already able to quietly win me over during the day. The fine, tastefully refreshing composition, which comes without any showiness, simply has style, and even those who are not particularly inclined towards the presented details must unreservedly acknowledge that.
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