Les Impératrices Japonaises The Great Empresses of Japan Roméa d'Améor 2009
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Chest out, stomach in - and sit up straight!
No lie: Never before has a fragrance triggered such a change in behavior for me as “Les Impératrices Japonaises.”
The moment I spray it, as the first wave reaches my nose, I immediately straighten my posture, try to fix my hair that has been tousled by my bicycle helmet, and wish I were freshly showered with perfect hair (- perhaps classically styled up again?), dressed in an elegant, simple summer dress, and maybe even wearing a bit of jewelry.
Wow!! What an incredible scent! I can’t think of any other word but impressive. A truly imperial iris requests an audience. And there I stand, in summer jeans, sneakers, and a T-shirt, sweaty from cycling home in 37 degrees!
So folks, this scent really doesn’t allow for that! It demands posture, personality, respect, but is in no way arrogant, difficult, or even snappy. Rather, it is a scent empress.
You can tell, the fragrance has overwhelmed me - and I actually immediately jumped into the shower, fixed my hair, and consciously took some time for this fragrance phenomenon. “Imperatrice” truly deserves it. From the very first second, my nose is thrilled by an iris that I have never smelled before. I recognize it distinctly, but it is not dusty; rather, it is delicately powdery, simultaneously strong and bitter with an elegant hint of bitterness, lush yet restrained all at once. A not sweet vanilla note (just like the pod smells when you cut it open) and something floral, from which I can’t identify a single note, prevent the fragrance from being too intellectual. Just like a hint of fruit acidity prevents the empress from being dominated by the beautiful woody base. A perfectly balanced interplay, so complete for my nose, which is somewhat overwhelmed by the many different components, that I’m not even sure in which category I would place it. Here it is classified under powdery-floral; I believe a new category needs to be invented: Whispered Iris or something.
For me, this is a fragrance for very special occasions, and by that, I don’t mean balls or opera, but occasions that hold deep personal significance for me. This fragrance would accompany me, envelop me, and with its great elegance, would forever be a part of my memory. The bottle, which I purchased rather spontaneously (a thousand thanks for that!!!), I will use very wisely and carefully - and appreciate and enjoy every single drop!
For iris lovers, not just a test recommendation, but rather a: “Until you have smelled this fragrance, you have not smelled iris!”
The moment I spray it, as the first wave reaches my nose, I immediately straighten my posture, try to fix my hair that has been tousled by my bicycle helmet, and wish I were freshly showered with perfect hair (- perhaps classically styled up again?), dressed in an elegant, simple summer dress, and maybe even wearing a bit of jewelry.
Wow!! What an incredible scent! I can’t think of any other word but impressive. A truly imperial iris requests an audience. And there I stand, in summer jeans, sneakers, and a T-shirt, sweaty from cycling home in 37 degrees!
So folks, this scent really doesn’t allow for that! It demands posture, personality, respect, but is in no way arrogant, difficult, or even snappy. Rather, it is a scent empress.
You can tell, the fragrance has overwhelmed me - and I actually immediately jumped into the shower, fixed my hair, and consciously took some time for this fragrance phenomenon. “Imperatrice” truly deserves it. From the very first second, my nose is thrilled by an iris that I have never smelled before. I recognize it distinctly, but it is not dusty; rather, it is delicately powdery, simultaneously strong and bitter with an elegant hint of bitterness, lush yet restrained all at once. A not sweet vanilla note (just like the pod smells when you cut it open) and something floral, from which I can’t identify a single note, prevent the fragrance from being too intellectual. Just like a hint of fruit acidity prevents the empress from being dominated by the beautiful woody base. A perfectly balanced interplay, so complete for my nose, which is somewhat overwhelmed by the many different components, that I’m not even sure in which category I would place it. Here it is classified under powdery-floral; I believe a new category needs to be invented: Whispered Iris or something.
For me, this is a fragrance for very special occasions, and by that, I don’t mean balls or opera, but occasions that hold deep personal significance for me. This fragrance would accompany me, envelop me, and with its great elegance, would forever be a part of my memory. The bottle, which I purchased rather spontaneously (a thousand thanks for that!!!), I will use very wisely and carefully - and appreciate and enjoy every single drop!
For iris lovers, not just a test recommendation, but rather a: “Until you have smelled this fragrance, you have not smelled iris!”
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9 Comments
Unfortunately, I just haven't worn it often enough, maybe exactly because of the effect you've noticed? I usually always present myself well, but somehow this fragrance demands perfection, and I rarely feel that perfect ;))
Still, it's a wonderful gem among iris scents!