Top Notes 
Lavender
Bergamot
Neroli
Petitgrain
Heart Notes 
Jasmine
Coriander
Sage
Clove
Ylang-ylang
Base Notes 
Amber
Cedarwood
Moss
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Iris
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The Rebirth of Un-Cool
What drove the investors at d'Orsay to relaunch classic fragrances in the complex, harmonizing French style right in the mid-90s, when the aquatic wave had already fully swept over the perfume world, is beyond my understanding. A belief in the great tradition of haute parfumerie? Counter-cyclical thinking? Be that as it may, such things can spoil the whole beautiful sermon about the decline of Western culture. Especially since d'Orsay has executed these fragrances really well. They were carefully composed, they smelled high-quality, they were not overly expensive - practically the exact opposite of the current flashy strategy in the niche market [I'm just waiting for a dish soap series where Pril-scented dishwater is offered for € 130 / 100ml - wait, that was Blasted by Penhaligon's! So much for cynicism, back to the ode to joy.] I really like Tilleul, Chevalier, and Etiquette Bleue in these 90s incarnations, but Arôme 3 reigns supreme. It is probably my favorite lavender-oriented fragrance and always brings a smile to my lips. This Eau de Toilette breathes a subtle "sophistication" into your nose. Yes, it is the epitome of elegance and distinction in a Beau Brummell manner - understated, yet seamlessly tasteful. The lavender note is embedded in a finely woven web of almost imperceptible citrus notes, a floral hint, spices, and balsamic accents - but the notes simply form a unity and nothing stands out, while the overall composition certainly lasts its eight hours, but remains consistently subtle. Even though the good d'Orsay had nothing to do with the company's founding in 1912, Arôme 3 is indeed a worthy homage to this old dandy and a reliably elegant companion to a suit, which still lends even the ugliest neon-infused open-plan office the touch of a teak-paneled office where quills scratch over handmade paper. But this unobtrusive gem is also recommended for a stroll in the spa park and for a rendezvous, showcasing in 1995 that an aesthetic reaction to the scent bombs of the 80s did not necessarily have to consist of watery-synthetic monotony, but could also draw on more solid forms of simplicity.
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