"Début", following the success of the first trio launched in 2002, is the next release from 2004, attempting to implement a very interesting concept:
The opening chord presents us with the central theme of this fragrance, a distinctly perceivable plastic image of fresh green leaves. Supported by bergamot and lime, these are almost tangible and visible in their lively and slightly bitter green; the representation is so vivid that Master Roudnitska is once again in his element when he is able to olfactorily present such images in the space or before our noses.
Based on this overture, there are essentially two variations on the theme of green leaves:
In the first variation, Roudnitska shows us a lily of the valley note that is familiar from many slightly old-fashioned feminine fragrances, very white and fresh, with the help of the ylang-ylang that appears in the opening, clearly substantial and full.
The second variation transitions us with linden blossoms and alpine violets, both rather weakly bittersweet and by no means as floral-heavy:
Green leaves, the central theme, not only carry, protect, and enclose heavily sweet white strongly fragrant flowers - green leaves can also be found close to the ground, at the stem and in the base transitioning from the root, strong and firm they provide the plant with support and structure. In this second phase towards the end of the heart leading to the drydown, a powerful, dry-grassy, and earthy vetiver picks up this green tone and develops it with soft sandalwood and warm gentle musk until the end.
A very beautiful, once again wonderfully orchestrated, and very precisely developing enduring fragrance with very appealing floral notes in the best quality and execution. Those who appreciate lily of the valley fragrances and want to experience them from a different perspective, or those who find lily of the valley too "old-fashioned" and outdated and discover a more modern and contemporary interpretation through the surprisingly successful combination with vetiver, should be warmly recommended this fragrance.
I'm wearing the scent today - and I perceive a kind of Pas-de-Deux that doesn't break the division but rather intertwines it, like the bitter earthiness of the lily of the valley and the nectar-sweet blooming of vetiver. Yes: wonderfully orchestrated - and described.
Yes, I find it quite feminine, but I generally feel that way about lily of the valley. DelRae also leans more towards the sweet-floral side. Also, please note: lily of the valley and vetiver hardly share the stage; they enter one after the other.
Musk, sandalwood, and vetiver, topped with lily of the valley-I'm curious about a women's perfume too ;-) lovely, lovely... @ Bertel: what do you think? Is the scent very feminine?
@ Bertel: what do you think? Is the scent very feminine?