Ouris Eau Fine soOud 2010 Eau de Parfum

What one discovers while coming up with a fancy comment title. For example, that miel (honey) spelled backwards is Leim (glue), which fits quite fantastically with Ouris, whose sweetness is so thick, sticky, syrupy, and thread-pulling that it could not be better described than with glue. But let's start from the beginning.

The first spritz of Ouris makes me rave; I think of nail polish names like "Orange Fizz": It is sweet, yet still zesty. To me, it is very orangey, mandarin-like (even though it's not included), and the peach is there too! But after just a few minutes, my enthusiasm is dampened by the incredible honey-nutty notes paired with a strong vanilla note. The fizzy fruits now have almost no chance; they have been glued together: A large vat of honey and vanilla has put an end to the fizzy fun. I can't perceive any woods, and there's no trace of jasmine either. Ouris is a little vandal vanilla, having fun with its honey buddy destroying the fruity and floral notes. Fortunately, the peach note manages to retain a little bit of "fizz" in Ouris beyond the top note.

All in all, it is a good fragrance; it has excellent longevity, and even though it is too honey-sweet for my taste (and unfortunately overshadows the juicy peach too much): It is not a run-of-the-mill perfume, but a well-made gourmand, perfectly crafted for all the Winnie Poohs among us!