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So two-years-ago?
In 2011 I turned 40. I threw an informal party and invited a lot of good friends, colleagues and family, and I still remember this a great day with lots of love, laughter and music. Just the way I like it. One of my presents was Magnifique. I had not made a wishlist, so everyone was free to bring a gift or do whatever they wanted. It was a dear aunt that gave me this gem, knowing about my expensive and eccentric hobby. While handing the gift she said: “I asked the lady in the store to find something interesting. This is what she gave me and I would like to know what you think”. Already wearing a different perfume I told her, that I would give her my opinion within the next week.
When spraying it the next day I knew I had found myself a long life companion. It starts out really crisp with an almost chalky sharpness and yet with a rosy note. The combination of saffron and flowers makes me think of berries - I do not know why but it is pretty fruity to my nose. Then Vetiver and sandalwood makes the fragrance a lot more spicy and this stays for many hours.
I love the bottle. Simple in a beautiful colour. I love this design, which looks a lot like Oriflame’s Amber Elixir, only taller.
Luca Turin rates it with two stars and writes “so two-years-ago”. I do not always agree with Mr. Turin. I am amazed that Lancôme have not made a series of flankers for this one, since I find it one of their best perfumes. I have not tried the edt, but according to the ratings the edt is way better than the edp, so I guess I shall try to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, I only have about 10-15cl left in my edp bottle. Sad but true.
Oh, btw: I did call my aunt the next day. I told her exactly how I felt about the perfume : marvelous, wonderful… Magnifique.
149/365
Top Notes 
Saffron
Heart Notes 
Rose
Jasmine
May rose
Base Notes 
Sandalwood
Nagarmotha
Vetiver
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