Quelques Notes d'Amour L'Eau de Parfum Yves Rocher 2014

A lot has already been written in recent weeks about “Quelques Notes d´Amour.” On one hand, I was curious about the scent; on the other hand, I have often been disappointed by Yves Rocher fragrances, so I didn't really consider making a purchase. When I then read that it was a rose scent, I actually lost interest. Actually. Because then I received a letter from Yves Rocher with a sample. One of those perfume-soaked cloths that usually don't exactly replicate the scent but can definitely give you a sense of it. So I tested it, and it reminded me a lot of “Moment de Bonheur.” I don't particularly like that one, so I dropped the subject. Hours later, I was surprised by the wonderful scent in my living room. What on earth was that? I pondered and searched, then I saw it: I had left the cloth on the table and simply forgotten about it. By now, it was completely dry, but the smell emanating from it was a poem! Thus, I ended up ordering “Quelques Notes d´Amour” online after all. I fell in love spontaneously!

You don't have to say much about the bottle; it's simply beautiful. Much more important is the content!

When I first sprayed the scent, I was a bit disappointed at first. It was very light and fresh, hardly noticeable on my skin. Had I been sold again? However, after about half an hour, a scent wafted up to my nose that I hadn't expected. I could perceive a gentle rose, a pink tea rose, small, a bit shy and delicate. This rose was dusted with a generous portion of powder! And the powder increased, developing into a true powder cloud that enveloped the rose without suffocating it. But it wouldn't have taken much more! The powder is sweet, very sweet indeed. But it doesn't cause toothaches; it lifts the mood. A true feel-good powder rose!

I can faintly perceive the woods beneath the powder layer. They don't push themselves forward; they just make sure that the powder rose doesn't turn into a candied rose. I can't detect the patchouli. That's a shame, because I love patchouli. If it's there, it's a gentle and tamed patchouli that has nothing earthy or grave-like about it.

I find it amazing how differently scents can develop. Most describe this scent as woody and rather dark. For me, it turns into a bright, light rosy powder cloud!

The sillage is moderate, but it fades relatively quickly, and the scent becomes very close to the skin. The longevity for me is almost exactly 4 hours, then it completely disappears. Compared to most other Yves Rocher fragrances, that's relatively high, but generally speaking, it's unsatisfactory. That's really the only point I have to criticize.

Is it love? Well, there are days (which are clearly in the majority) when I prefer strong scents. Sometimes, however, I'm in the mood for quieter fragrance candidates. For those days, “Quelques Notes d´Amour” is perfect. A scent to snuggle up with and feel good when it's gray and dreary outside. Yes, it is love, and I am happy that Yves Rocher has brought this beautiful scent to the market!