Top Notes 
Ginger
Mandarin orange
Pear
Black pepper
Heart Notes 
Moroccan jasmine absolute
Quince chutney
Orange blossom
Base Notes 
Cashmeran
Amberwood
Singapore patchouli
03/28/2024
Musicandarts
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Essentially a white floral gourmand
This review is based on a sample vial I bought directly from BDK.
I was intrigued and apprehensive about Pas de Soir before I put it on. Even before I bought it, something about the quince chutney reference made me concerned that this perfume will feel like a gourmand to me.
I typically start every perfume by trying to identify the opening notes. With Pas de Soir, I could pick up some coconut, a vague citrus, white floral notes, a fruity sweet accord and hints of vanilla. There was a spicy note as well. I got the white florals correct. I had picked jasmine and tuberose, though perfumer used jasmine and orange blossom. The heart notes are primarily quince chutney and white floral, making Pas de Soir lean towards a gourmand. In the base notes, I continue to smell mostly floral and sweet honey-like notes, but there is a musky amber note as well. The olfactory pyramid does not separate out cleanly for my nose, unlike the notes shown on Parfumo.
With Pas de Soir, I am disappointed that it did not reach the heights of Gris Charnel, or even Velvet Tonka and Rouge Smoking. For my nose, there is clash between the jasmine and the quince chutney gourmand note that remains unresolved. I am mystified where the creamy, gourmand notes come from since there is no vanilla, honey or caramel in Pas de Soir.
In summary, this may be great perfume for someone searching for a fruity floral gourmand. For me, it is just an ordinary gourmand with floral notes. The first spray told me that this one is not for me. You should definitely test it on your skin and see the development before you buy a full bottle.
I was intrigued and apprehensive about Pas de Soir before I put it on. Even before I bought it, something about the quince chutney reference made me concerned that this perfume will feel like a gourmand to me.
I typically start every perfume by trying to identify the opening notes. With Pas de Soir, I could pick up some coconut, a vague citrus, white floral notes, a fruity sweet accord and hints of vanilla. There was a spicy note as well. I got the white florals correct. I had picked jasmine and tuberose, though perfumer used jasmine and orange blossom. The heart notes are primarily quince chutney and white floral, making Pas de Soir lean towards a gourmand. In the base notes, I continue to smell mostly floral and sweet honey-like notes, but there is a musky amber note as well. The olfactory pyramid does not separate out cleanly for my nose, unlike the notes shown on Parfumo.
With Pas de Soir, I am disappointed that it did not reach the heights of Gris Charnel, or even Velvet Tonka and Rouge Smoking. For my nose, there is clash between the jasmine and the quince chutney gourmand note that remains unresolved. I am mystified where the creamy, gourmand notes come from since there is no vanilla, honey or caramel in Pas de Soir.
In summary, this may be great perfume for someone searching for a fruity floral gourmand. For me, it is just an ordinary gourmand with floral notes. The first spray told me that this one is not for me. You should definitely test it on your skin and see the development before you buy a full bottle.
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