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Years ago, I tested N°19 Poudré and N°19 Eau de Parfum very thoroughly and for a long time, and years ago I consciously chose the Poudre version and wore it frequently and gladly.

After years, the EDP version happened to cross my path again, and I had to test it again and again before ultimately realizing that its time had come. At some point, you grow out of sweeties and powderies and also start enjoying wearing a “grown-up” and “elegant” fragrance (although the Poudre is elegant too).

This green Chanel beauty is thoroughly suited to everyday wear. The aldehydes are still a little “too much” for me during the first 10 minutes, but what follows is simply a fragrance in perfection.
A little green, a little creamy, absolutely well-groomed and simply very pleasant for the nose and senses.
And it lasts a good 6 hours in its beautiful and subtle restraint. Absolutely sufficient for me.

Suitable as a signature and lifelong fragrance.

I’m sitting here in my office testing. This is MY moment.
The moment of sniffing, of recognizing fragrance notes, of searching for something new and great.
The moment that evokes memories, that sometimes sends a shiver down your spine.
A 3 ml sample of Carpe Diem is in front of me and I must admit: I’m looking forward to testing it.
First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Yasin, who sent me the sample and made this test possible.
The scent starts sweet, slightly fruity, fresh.
Personally, it’s a tad too sweet for me at first. Raspberry is noticeable, the plum described on the sample (missing on Parfumo) is more in the background. Since I’m more of a plum fan, I would have actually preferred it the other way around.
As the scent develops, the fruity sweetness is replaced by a floral lilac note. Accompanied by a very delicate rose and a slightly sweet caramel note.
At this stage, I like the scent the best.
In the base, the scent becomes a bit woodier-spicier. By now, the fragrance is increasingly unisex, leaning towards masculine.
I find the scent very successful; it has been beautifully and elegantly blended.
I would rather sniff it on a man than on myself.
Test recommendation goes out!

What does one do then? A bit of duty-free browsing. Especially in the perfume department. There, the beautiful Byredos were displayed in an extremely customer-friendly manner.
Clean
Modern
Tested from left to right and back again. The favorite was purchased.
However, the magic did not work at home anymore. Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum was relegated to the back as somewhat boring and sold again after a year.
Two years ago, I then received a sample and was once again smitten, and shortly thereafter, a new bottle found its way into my collection.
When I wear the fragrance, I like to think back to beautiful days in Stockholm. Stockholm at -10 degrees and snow.

So how does the fragrance smell now?
For me, it is a non-sweet, slightly fruity floral scent with a hint of woods.
Wearable year-round, especially for spring and summer, suitable for the office.
I find the scent very special.
Unfortunately, the fragrance is very subtle and also not particularly long-lasting. Therefore, I would classify it as too expensive.
Testing before purchase is recommended.

I have tested this fragrance from the beautiful Hermès garden line 5 times in the store, and it always seemed to me like "nothing special" and "quite nice". No more and no less.
Then, by chance, I had a 5 ml decant on my desk and I indulged in it for days.
Sprayed in the morning, sprayed at noon, and sprayed again in the evening.
And what can I say: I have fallen for it.
The scent is so special and unique with its hay note.
When I spray it, I briefly think of a Wrigley's gum with a hint of citrus, and then I smell a lot of beautiful hay.
The pistachio is, if at all detectable, only very subtly in the background.
It carries me, not the other way around.
Simply a feel-good scent and always wearable.
Together with Un Jardin sur la Lagune, the two most beautiful in the series.

Spring is (almost) here, at least the sun's rays are peeking around the corner.
The perfect time for this wonderful jasmine scent.
I became aware of it in the forum. There, someone was looking for a nice, easy-to-wear jasmine fragrance.
Recommendations for this scent came in several times.
Since it was in the lower price range, I bought it blind and what can I say:
Great everyday scent, easy to wear, sweet, light, creamy, white floral. I had mentioned in my statement that it could have benefited from a little less sweetness.
I still feel that way.
Currently, the fragrance costs under €40 (90 ml).
Longevity is around 4-5 hours (I like to layer it with Takhail. Together, perfect for spring.