01/28/2025

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PEACH AND PATCHOULI
Lalique Azalee is a neo-chypre with patchouli, so basically a fruitchouli. The peach is very prominent here — it’s a good peach, slightly cool, not syrupy. Think realistic peach slices and peach skin.
The bottle caught my eye first, and with my love for peach-based fragrances, I couldn't resist. At just $25, it was too tempting to pass up. But let’s be real: it’s not groundbreaking. It’s simple, linear, and doesn’t evolve much after it settles in.
The base notes bring in a smooth patchouli, amber, and a dash of woodiness, which anchors the fragrance without making it too heavy. It’s a basic, easy-to-wear scent. If you’re looking for complexity, this might not be the one... The florals are pretty muted here, blending together in a way that makes it hard to pick out any specific notes. It’s just a generic, soft mix of florals that doesn’t stand out much. They’re there to add a touch of freshness, but they don’t take center stage.
The fragrance reminds me of the peach scents that were all the rage in the '90s. Think Gucci Rush, but with an elegant, refined twist. Whereas Gucci Rush was bold and wild — definitely a "mistress" vibe — Azalee feels like a more grounded, stable version: the stay-at-home wife and mom. It’s a sophisticated take on a fruity chypre.
The bottle caught my eye first, and with my love for peach-based fragrances, I couldn't resist. At just $25, it was too tempting to pass up. But let’s be real: it’s not groundbreaking. It’s simple, linear, and doesn’t evolve much after it settles in.
The base notes bring in a smooth patchouli, amber, and a dash of woodiness, which anchors the fragrance without making it too heavy. It’s a basic, easy-to-wear scent. If you’re looking for complexity, this might not be the one... The florals are pretty muted here, blending together in a way that makes it hard to pick out any specific notes. It’s just a generic, soft mix of florals that doesn’t stand out much. They’re there to add a touch of freshness, but they don’t take center stage.
The fragrance reminds me of the peach scents that were all the rage in the '90s. Think Gucci Rush, but with an elegant, refined twist. Whereas Gucci Rush was bold and wild — definitely a "mistress" vibe — Azalee feels like a more grounded, stable version: the stay-at-home wife and mom. It’s a sophisticated take on a fruity chypre.