Chevalier Vert Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes 2017

I think this is one of Dr. Covey's most fully bodied and well rounded perfumes. There's a lot going on here but I feel everything compliments each other nicely. Very green, perfect summer freshie.

One of my friend's visualized this scent as someone smoking a fresh blunt in the middle of a park in one of those utopian city meme CGI renders. Quite a compelling and accurate image I'd say. The rhubarb gives this quite the characteristic edge and really makes this distinct. My mom has said it resembles rubber, which, seems to be a common theme with rhubarb - but I can't quite make that association.

Really great development with this fragrance as it starts with soily rhubarb and tomato leaf. Almost get a tinge of wasabi maybe too? Something sparkling and spicy up there. Then an hour later things start settling into that extremely cool and powdery violet leaf and orris. It's smooth and refreshing, and oh my god my favorite part of this perfume. It's still green as that rhubarb overtone persists for the whole duration, but landing on this violet/orris bed is to die for. It's so refreshing and pleasant! Visually just reminds me of a violet plant - gorgeous soft purple petals with deep earthy green leaves and stem.

The tomato leaf-rhubarb combination is delightful. Tomato leaf can be bitter, but Olympic Orchid’s tomato leaf note is light and fresh. The addition of peony and violet leaf further soften the sharpness. The pine, orris root and citrus notes form an anchor but the notes are not individually detectable. It all comes together for a lovely green scent that is unique.

It's definitely green! It smells vividly like snapped stems and roadside weeds--a little wild. There's also a slightly funky-sweaty undertone to it that made me nervous, but luckily my skin doesn't emphasize that note. It wears light and springy/summery. Not sure yet if it's a love, but I'm definitely going to wear it throughout the season and see where it takes me.