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7.3 / 10 28 Ratings
A perfume by Piper & Perro for women, released in 2001. The scent is floral-green. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral
Green
Fresh
Citrus
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Green leavesGreen leaves LimeLime BergamotBergamot Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang Vaporized HingeVaporized Hinge
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Lily of the valleyLily of the valley CyclamenCyclamen Linden blossomLinden blossom
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk SandalwoodSandalwood VetiverVetiver

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.328 Ratings
Longevity
7.620 Ratings
Sillage
7.419 Ratings
Bottle
7.216 Ratings
Submitted by Antoine · last update on 08/07/2022.
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Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Début (Eau de Toilette) by Parfums DelRae, which differs in concentration.

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Début (Eau de Toilette) by Parfums DelRae
Début Eau de Toilette

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Sherapop

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Sherapop
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Green Grass Clippings with a Big Splash of Lime
DelRae Perfume DEBUT occupies a tiny plot of sparsely inhabited olfactory space along with oddball neighbors VENT VERT, MA GRIFFE, FUTUR, and BE LEAF (a discontinued TBS frag--it was no doubt just too odd for their clientele...).

This plot of freshly cut grass is about as green as green gets. More measured floral greens seem like chypres next to the inhabitants of this übergreen little quartier. DEBUT, like its neighbors, wears very much like a grass stain.

Imagine having spent the afternoon mowing the lawn as cut grass spattered all over the place, including on your pristine white capris. Now they are tinged green and you smell green and you're hot and tired and thirsty so you reach for something cool and refreshing in your fridge, and what you find is a big pitcher of tart limeade.

This is DEBUT. More citrusy than any of its neighbors; less dark than FUTUR; less funky and soapy than MA GRIFFE; and devoid of the sticks and twigs chewed up by the lawnmower in VENT VERT. DEBUT is green grass clippings with a big splash of lime.
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Bertel

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Bertel
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Lily of the Valley and Vetiver
"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.
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Intense green and a wealth of blossoms that just barely avoids being too pungent. You have to like lily of the valley; they are the dominant note.
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A dominatrix of scents: strict, indolic, with a bitter green-citrus note that struggles. Interesting, but I don't like submission.
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Completely unsweet, nasty green-floral lily of the valley scent (including the stems) that triggers my flight reflex. Good longevity, as expected...
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Phew, this one is a bit overwhelming for me. A loud floral fanfare with a hint of incontinence on a creamy wood note. Leaves a slightly bitter...
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Animalic-indolic green taken to the extreme:
Lily of the valley that I could also imagine from Antonio Gardoni/Bogue!
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Bergamot + lime come through really nicely with a citrusy crunch (it makes your mouth pucker). Lily of the valley stands in formation.
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A very exciting, floral-green creation, consistently developed by the son of the lily of the valley master Roudnitzka. A true delight.
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Yes, there is green but unfortunately there is also indole. And that’s why I’m out. I can’t imagine it in summer either.
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Yes, lily of the valley with lime, flowers, and lots of greenery works. I don't have to wear it, but I enjoy the scent.
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Timeless style icon, elegant, mature floral bouquet. Everything revolves around the lily of the valley. French garden in full bloom.
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