Lesquendieu Le Parfum Lesquendieu 2016

I came to this wonderful fragrance as a gift. It was no coincidence, but fate - a union of my favorite scent notes in a bottle that breathes perfume history.
Originally composed in 1903 as the first creation of the house Lesquendieu and named after its founder Joseph Lesquendieu, the reinterpretation from 2016 is no less timeless. It preserves the classic core of the fragrance. It carries a classic signature without being old-fashioned.

The opening is fine and cultivated. Bergamot opens with elegant freshness - clear, but not loud. It does not come across as citrusy and zesty, but rather delicate. Almost immediately, a fine tea accord blends in - transparent, yet slightly bitter. The floral softness of jasmine joins in, neither opulent nor indolic - rather fine. A leathery birch note gives the fragrance its depth and character. This birch feels slightly smoky, slightly rough, like fine suede.

This is where the paradox arises:
Gentleness meets structure.
Delicacy meets poise.

The fragrance has a brisk progression and unfortunately only moderate longevity. Soon, a warm base unfolds from labdanum, tonka bean, vanilla, and amber, carried by a dry cedarwood note. The sweetness is present, but never sticky. It feels rounded, balsamic, and elegant. The tonka bean imparts an almond-like softness, while labdanum contributes a resinous, slightly leathery depth and complements the preceding birch note.

Lesquendieu Le Parfum is sensually rounded. A fragrance that harmoniously combines opposites - spicy, sweet, woody, and floral, but none of it dominates. Everything is in balance.
It is mysterious without being dark. Sensual without being loud. Elegant without appearing distant.

For me, it unites exactly those accords that I love the most: bergamot, tea, jasmine, labdanum, vanilla, and amber. And it is precisely this combination that makes it so special - it feels familiar yet unmistakable.