L'Eau Neuve - Inédite Lubin 2010

Cinnamon, coriander, cashmere wood, patchouli, vanilla, clove - wow, what a caliber this must be! But then the test - and I was far off.

Inédite is a wonderful soft yet expressive fragrance that neither reminds me of crackling firewood nor of Christmas baking, nor does it promise tales from 1001 Nights. Still, I recognize most of the notes mentioned above and I am speechless at how one can use such heavy hitters so delicately and subtly.

At first, I still feel like this will be an oriental, albeit not a loud one. But it doesn’t take long for Inédite to become softly floral and spicy-powdery. Although "spicy" already sounds far too aggressive. But this powderiness does not remind me of tassels and theater costumes. There is nothing sweet here, and I rather get the impression of a potpourri made from the mentioned notes left in a cool room. The scent is distinctly noticeable, but it doesn’t waft in the warm air; it is heavy, but not oppressive. I can easily relate to Chanel's winter fairy tale.

Lubin becomes more and more one of my favorite brands with each new test, and I will quickly check which perfumes Thomas Fontaine is responsible for. He clearly knows his craft.