Some fragrances leave a lasting impression, even if you don't exactly remember their scent. That was the case for me with "Bohème Chic | Marrakech Imperial." I first tested it last summer in Milan, in one of the charming perfumeries (Zhor). Even then, I liked it very much, but due to the many scent impressions that day, the memory faded. What remained was the positive impression and the desire to definitely test it again.
Back in my everyday life, it made its way onto my wishlist. At some point, I ordered a small decant in the souk, and as soon as I had it on my skin, I remembered why I had liked it so much.
Bohème Chic is a delicate yet present fragrance. It is sweet, but not overpowering... wildly romantic, floral, and sweet, carried by heliotrope and perhaps also the date, which gives the opening a gentle fruity freshness. It is that special kind of sweetness that doesn't stick but rather feels almost dusty. Powdery and dry like delicate powdered sugar dust hanging in the air.
The iris is clearly at the forefront. Its dry, elegant powderiness shapes the heart of the fragrance and is wonderfully complemented by the rice note, which grounds the scent but also adds a certain elegance. Heliotrope brings softness, almost a soothing warmth, and yet the fragrance does not feel heavy.
What fascinates me particularly is the progression: Bohème Chic is quite linear, does not change much, and yet you don't smell it constantly. It seems to come in waves, like a delicate veil that briefly lifts in the gentle wind and then settles again. This makes it mysterious and intimate. The sillage is subtle, not fleeting, but also not overwhelming. It clings to clothing and skin for a long time, thanks to vanilla, amber, and a hint of musk in the base, which give it a soft, warm depth.
Fans of delicate, powdery sweetness that doesn't stick should definitely test this fragrance.
Will it make it onto my wishlist? Probably yes. It is not a scent that you have never smelled before, but one that you won't forget.
Puderliese 7 months ago