This is gentle iris-infused powderiness in perfection.
"Les Impératrices Japonaises" is one of the most perfect iris-ylang powder fragrances I know - its exact placement in the Lutens-Villoresi-Chanel universe is still to be examined, but with such an incredibly wonderful, masterful opening, such floral abundance, such homogeneity, and simply opulent beauty, experiencing it is a pure joy. Perfectly balanced and rounded, unbelievably elegant and elite, yet not aloof or exaggerated but rather with noble restraint, seclusion, and through its dryness, a touch of sadness, at least seriousness and severity - simply grandiose!!
What else can I say, Escada1970 (thank you!!!) has already hit the nail on the head. An unbelievably elegant, strict fragrance that shows backbone and attitude, offering elegance and grace while appreciating humility - a truly great achievement.
Na super, ich habe mir heute schon zwei Parfums bestellt, was bin ich auch so doof und lese noch Deinen Kommi! Jetzt weiss ich auch, wer als nächstes (Duft) daran glauben muss ;-). Pokal
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