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04/07/2014
ScentFan
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ScentFan
6
Non-Obvious, but Familiar
When I went over the edge into perfume mania, this was one of my first buys, after sampling it. I've since learned it contains a number of the notes I really enjoy, elemi especially, a citrusy/spicy resin from a Philippine tree of the same name. Its use here stands out in the oddly musky/spicy top note, sweetened by neroli. The heart is simple orange blossom, but the base is a symphony of woods, the related florals Jasmine and Ylang ylang, and animalic notes. Together they create a non-obvious entry into familar territory, like entering a ballroom from an opening in the floor while wearing a designer gown. Unexpected. Turns heads. They've seen stunning gowns before, but not this way. J'ai fait un rêve means, I have a dream. Don't see "clair" anywhere on the bottle or on the website, so I think that's a mistake. It's an original and inviting way of presenting Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
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