Soir de Lune Sisley 2006

It is not easy to describe the figure of Hecate in traditional mythology, and this also applies to Soir de Lune.
It is natural to wonder what connection there is between a perfume and a mythological and esoteric figure.
The cap of this magnificent fragrance, formulated in 2006 by Master Dominique Ropion, bears the figure of a waning moon, the mythology represented by Hecate.
Hecate is the wise, clever and mysterious young woman, the perfect dualism between light and darkness and between good and evil.

All these qualities are embodied in a fragrance that is relatively young, but contains a maturity and complexity that seem to come from the mythical decade of the 80s.
Dominique Ropion has managed to carry the tradition of other chypre fragrances into the 2000s.
This historical period is obviously characterized by the formulation of predominantly gourmand fragrances. The slow and inexorable decline of originality took place precisely during this period. Therefore, Soir de Lune can be considered a rarity in terms of its historical context.

Soir de Lune is a chypre whose base note is a magnificent rose, made elegant and mature by the wonderful oakmoss, but also a soft and sensual counterpart given by the honey note.
The coriander in combination with the rose emphasizes its deep, mysterious and magical aspects. The first notes are mainly spicy: nutmeg, black pepper and coriander with a hint of lemon.
This initial freshness lasts only a few minutes and the rose reveals itself in all its splendor.
Immediately afterwards, a rose full of mystery and depth emerges, in which dualism, between light and dark, dominates the entire development of the fragrance. The cool, warm glow of sandalwood and honey match the atmosphere intimate, sensual and sometimes sinful.
Other floral notes such as iris, mimosa and jasmine make in more feminine.
Oakmoss and sandalwood, combined with patchouli, exude a mystical and sensual fragrance that lingers for hours. It reveals the profound dualism between light and shadow, chastity and sin, the sacred and the profane.
That's why I like to describe this gorgeous chypre as the scent of a good witch, just like Hecate, the mythological figure who protects witches.

The perfect interweaving of the spicy, fresh notes with the deep, sensual notes that emerge from the first hour make this perfume a true masterpiece of " modern perfumery ".

There are deep links to other great chypre fragrances such as La perla ( 1987), Eau de Soir ( 1990), Knowing ( 1988), Coriandre (1973).

The review refers to a miniature from 2006, which is in my possession.