Fraîcheur Végétale de… Chèvrefeuille Yves Rocher

... united in a blossom: that is the secret of honeysuckle; also known by the names Chèvrefeuille, Honeysuckle, or Jelängerjelieber.
Depending on the region, many names are added; for when warmth and water supply are right, this usually pleasantly sweet and floral-scented climbing plant is tireless in foliage and bloom.
It somewhat reminds me of the fairy tale of "sweet porridge": it grows and grows and grows ...
There is probably no cottage garden without it, and even the shabbiest barn or arbor becomes a focal point when the rich floral splendor appears, as the plant entwines its often wooden "host" with seemingly endless climbing arms.

It is understandable that Yves Rocher repeatedly tries to bring the classic "Chèvrefeuille" from the seventies back to the market in various forms.
What is not understandable is why the original version was discontinued at all back then: I still miss this somewhat old-fashioned and rustic summer scent.

Thus, honeysuckle was once again offered in a new, more modern packaging and with Mediterranean partners as summer friends for the fragrance series "Fraîcheur de Végétale de Chèvrefeuille."
And of course, I had to buy this country child back then. There was no way around it!

The well-known sweet and slightly tart honeysuckle flower aroma, with its hint of honey and jasmine, immediately surrounded me in a friendly and cuddly manner.
Fortunately, unlike "Thé Vert" from the same series, lemon was not chosen as a companion here. Clearly, the honey-jasmine sweetness was supported by a skillfully dosed amount of orange blossom aroma. I vaguely remember also perceiving a hint of bergamot.
Thus, this fragrance girl with the sweet, slightly fresh floral garment gained a heartwarming friend, and the peaks and scratches that lemon often leaves behind were spared from me.

Yes, "Fraîcher Végétale de Chèvrefeuille" is a rather floral-sweet scent that can also seem a bit musty.
We all know what happens to jasmine that is a bit "overripe" - it quietly smells off!
The perception of the musty honeysuckle scent probably goes back to the light undertone of the jasmine note.
I personally experienced this Chèvrefeuille like a lazy high summer day spent in a southern garden: warm, cozy, and friendly. The abundant foliage of the vines provided playful shade in the light breeze, creating a green floral mélange: a true child of the sun indeed!

The longevity of this fresh scent is not particularly great; it is meant as a refreshment and not as a long-lasting daytime fragrance.
And yet, a hint of the delicate floral mixture surrounded me for a long time: more as a notion than as a scent.

I must admit that this fragrance being - like so many from that time - fell into oblivion for me and only came back to mind through browsing here.
After all, I have been using fine soaps with this aroma for years; how could I forget it?
If it really still exists, I will surely bring a bottle with me on my next visit to the Yves Rocher shop: if only for nostalgic reasons!