Par Ailleurs Maison Douze

I got to meet the owner of the brand when it launched in Harrods and he personally told me this smells good on me so pardon my biased review.

This is a fragrance that wears very differently according to the weather. In the summer it is intensely fruity with the plum. The earthy rich patchouli plays beautifully with the rose in the dry down. In the cooler weather, the rose and plum dance together in powdery bliss. Both experiences leave me speechless. The tobacco note is not too prominent, I’m hoping this develops as the fragrance continues to mature. It adds a woody facet to it and I do get some spice in the top.

The owner mentioned to me way more notes than is listed (I remember him saying cherry and oak moss) so I wouldn’t be surprised if it had a bit of pepper as well.