Eau de France Rancé 1795 2003

I have been eagerly waiting for Eau de France. It arrived today, and I am disappointed, although the scent is not bad. It is a very suitable perfume for summer, highly recommended for hot days. You can wear it quite well for many occasions, as it does not come across as intrusive or artificial. However, the recognizability and also the longevity leave something to be desired for me personally.

The scent starts fresh-citrusy, with a slightly floral touch. Lemon, bitter-citrusy bergamot, unite with a delicate hint of gardenia flowers and a bit of neroli, giving it a fruity aspect. I perceive red and also a bit of black currant here. As the scent develops, a very subtle woody note comes into play, a bit of sandalwood, possibly subtle patchouli, violet leaf, ylang-ylang, and white musk make the perfume a bit more interesting, but still, Eau de France does not blow me away. It bears some resemblance to Gucci 2 in terms of fruitiness; this fresh-fruity note of currant is, in my opinion, also present in this little fragrance.. And since I am not much of a fan of fruity perfumes, this little water is not quite my thing;) I had actually imagined the floral notes listed here to blend beautifully with the other notes, but I do not detect any lavender and only a slight neroli after the initial application. I was particularly looking forward to these notes, but they are not detectable for me, unfortunately just a hint of neroli at the beginning!

Nevertheless, it is worth testing! Everyone has their own preferences :)