Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache Laura Mercier 2010
3
Christmas Chocolates
Yes, the similarity to "Angel" is unmistakable for me! And this perfume is just as polarizing. Those who like "Angel" should definitely give this one a try. However, even some "Angel opponents" appreciate this scent. But those who generally have little affinity for gourmand perfumes will find little joy here...
The most significant difference compared to "Angel" (which I like in all its variations) is that I can recognize the individual notes - especially the heart notes - much better here. "Creme de Pistache" (CdP) starts for me with a complete disregard for the top notes, diving straight into an intense pistachio note, and shortly thereafter with (bitter) almonds, nuts, honey, caramel, and a bit of chocolate. Sometimes one note stands out more, sometimes another. The quite pronounced patchouli in "Angel" is hardly noticeable here. "Angel EDP" also has a very slightly "sweaty" note, which is completely absent here. Therefore, I give it 10 out of 10 points.
Basically, I have the scent notes of ingredients for my Christmas chocolates in front of me - purchased chocolate shells with individually made fillings using: hazelnut nougat, pistachio cream, honey truffles, caramel (seasoned with Fleur du Sel), almond cream, fruit pastes... even the "woody notes" are represented in the form of licorice powder, which gives one of the truffle masses a subtle licorice note.
For me, CdP is one of the most beautiful gourmand scents for the pre-Christmas season - but of course, it's a matter of taste.
However, CdP has one significant disadvantage compared to "Angel": the latter, with all its flankers, indeed has the visually more appealing bottles! The bottles of the Mercier series are rather simple and functional.
The most significant difference compared to "Angel" (which I like in all its variations) is that I can recognize the individual notes - especially the heart notes - much better here. "Creme de Pistache" (CdP) starts for me with a complete disregard for the top notes, diving straight into an intense pistachio note, and shortly thereafter with (bitter) almonds, nuts, honey, caramel, and a bit of chocolate. Sometimes one note stands out more, sometimes another. The quite pronounced patchouli in "Angel" is hardly noticeable here. "Angel EDP" also has a very slightly "sweaty" note, which is completely absent here. Therefore, I give it 10 out of 10 points.
Basically, I have the scent notes of ingredients for my Christmas chocolates in front of me - purchased chocolate shells with individually made fillings using: hazelnut nougat, pistachio cream, honey truffles, caramel (seasoned with Fleur du Sel), almond cream, fruit pastes... even the "woody notes" are represented in the form of licorice powder, which gives one of the truffle masses a subtle licorice note.
For me, CdP is one of the most beautiful gourmand scents for the pre-Christmas season - but of course, it's a matter of taste.
However, CdP has one significant disadvantage compared to "Angel": the latter, with all its flankers, indeed has the visually more appealing bottles! The bottles of the Mercier series are rather simple and functional.
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