With a glance at the previous opinions, one can see little positive feedback and commonalities regarding the critical points. Therefore, I am genuinely surprised that I cannot join in but have found pleasure in this scent.
This seems to be a special love story between Volupte Noire and my skin, which I do not want to hinder.
For me, the fragrance starts in a fine balance between fresh bergamot and sweet date, with the fruity, rather sweet davana leaning more towards the date. The middle and heart of Volupte Noire are undoubtedly characterized by floral notes, which do not always appeal to me. However, I really like the trio of jasmine, linden, and other white flowers here. The linden exudes a very fine sweet and almost honey-like scent, while the white flowers come across extremely clean and pure, which seems exceptionally good and harmonious.
This beautiful floral image is supported by a base that is primarily dominated by amber. The honey interacts excellently with the linden.
I cannot draw comparisons to "Baccarat Rouge 540 (Eau de Parfum) | Maison Francis Kurkdjian," as I find clear differences here, particularly the absence of the saffron note, which I did not really like in Baccarat. The sweetness is also not too much or indefinable; the dates remain authentic and carry the gourmand aspect delicately throughout the entire progression.
Longevity and sillage are quite potent; however, I do not perceive Volupte Noire as too dense or overloaded. For colder days, it puts me in a positive mood and reminds me, thanks to the floral heart, of the sunnier months of the year, which I am already longing for again.
Perhaps it is simply a special rendezvous of my skin with Volupte Noire?
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