I still don't understand the distribution and pricing policy specifically for this fragrance. On the market since 2017 (but where exactly?), it has only recently been available for online order at a very low price (mine cost €44), yet it doesn't appear on the Lalique website. Is this another one of those (annoying) limited editions only for selected markets? I would love to take a look behind the scenes... but maybe it's better not to...
The scent is painted for autumn... you can almost smell the autumn forest in all its facets. The first impression is fresh, as if stepping from the warming sun into the shade of the forest, and you realize it is already autumn and no longer late summer. A subtly minty bergamot appears, wonderfully fresh and cool, a spectacle that can only be smelled for a few seconds before autumn throws all its spicy and woody elements around. For me, it’s a blend of Gucci PHI and Man2 by CdG. Woods, nutmeg, allspice, bark, foliage, dryness. It rushes over me, and I want to dive in and take a deep breath immediately. This mix captivates me right away, but that’s no wonder since I really like Gucci and CdG. Especially Man2 is, for me, despite certain synthetics and brand characteristics, the ideal autumn companion. Ombre Noire smells very masculine to me, without being a macho pseudo-parody. As if that weren’t enough, this wonderful mix is complemented by a cognac note, very aromatic, deep, and slightly sweet; when I smell my Armagnac bottle, I see clear parallels, it also brings a certain sharpness that I really like in high-performers.
This also leads into the quiet phase of the fragrance, it doesn’t change much anymore. Some accuse it of having a simple mainstream base, but for me, it becomes creamy-balsamic, soft... like sweet-aromatic, golden resin, here the beautiful color of the fragrance fits perfectly with the notes. For me, the entire fragrance smells wonderful; whether the base can meet the highest standards, I cannot judge, I have never particularly paid attention to that, but even with my very expensive fragrances, I wouldn’t have noticed anything particularly exclusive here, as the base notes often don’t serve that purpose. But even if they did, for €44 it can smell a bit ordinary in the end.
Its outwardly glamorous and stylish appearance is matched by its inner values 1:1; the longevity is great at 6-7 hours, I can always perceive the scent in just the right dose without overwhelming others, that alone distinguishes it from many mainstream fragrances.
Conclusion: For me, in this price range (even if the retail price should be a bit higher), there is no more beautiful and higher-quality fragrance. Here you get extremely much for extremely little.
I once made it my "signature scent," even though I can never really answer that signature question, or want to. But I just feel so great with Ombre Noire; I can totally relate to and agree with your wonderfully written comment. By the way, I bought it for €38.00 and now have 4 backup bottles in the cellar. Crazy, I know...
Yes, it's really great, and at that price, you can't go wrong! Thank goodness I don't smell any vegetables; celery in a perfume just sounds... well, really unpleasant! What do the Emirates do with a scent like that? I often don't get the system...
The combination of the fragrance notes is quite interesting, but unfortunately, I detected a celery note here. The subtle sweetness wasn't really my thing either. Apparently, I'm one of the few who feels this way...
Perfectly described! I find it enchanting too!
The fragrance was initially made exclusively for the Emirates. In Switzerland, you can get it online since the beginning of the year (much more expensive).
The fragrance was initially made exclusively for the Emirates. In Switzerland, you can get it online since the beginning of the year (much more expensive).