Julia142

This fragrance is one of my absolute favorites when it comes to cuddling and feeling good. I discovered it thanks to a lovely perfume last summer, but I must say that I find it more suitable for winter than for summer.

The scent:
It starts off very intense, but settles down quite quickly. I find it very difficult to describe the notes, as it feels very intertwined and harmonious. What I can definitely smell is talcum and vanilla. Some nice little flower is swinging in the background - maybe it's freesia or lily of the valley? It could also be an orchid. In the foreground, there is definitely warm, cozy talcum that reminds me of a well-known favorite of mine. I'm thinking of "Cara." Just with a bit more flower and a little less vanilla.
I perceive the scent as suitable for a middle age group, neither for the very young nor for the very old. Also, regarding the occasion, I think it is suitable everywhere (except for sports).

The scent progression:
This is very monotonous. It smells the same from beginning to end, which personally doesn't bother me.

The longevity:
Fragrances generally last very poorly on me, but this one definitely lasts around 7 hours. On clothing, it even lasts a few days. So I would rate the durability as rather high.

The sillage:
Initially very strong, it becomes more subdued later on. However, I think it could quickly become annoying if it were stronger.

The bottle:
I think it does not match the fragrance at all. I would have never picked up the bottle if I hadn't known it contained such a fine scent. So there's definitely room for improvement there ;) However, I do find the velvety writing sweet *hihi*

All in all, a really beautiful cuddle scent that will make many talcum fans happy.

Yes, that’s it! Puma Flowing was my first own perfume, and I was mighty proud of it at the age of 13. At that time, it was my only companion until it was replaced by sweeter teenage scents like Bruno Banani - Pure Woman. For a long time, I didn’t hear anything about it again - I wasn’t particularly interested either.
When I then fell in love with Parfumo together with my husband, the conversation about our first fragrance came up. For him, it was Versace - Blue Jeans. A fantastic scent, very affordable and very easy to find. It was only then that I had to realize with horror that my beloved Puma Flowing was no longer available.
For nearly a year, I searched meticulously for it until I finally discovered it as a bargain on willhaben - my heart skipped a beat! FINALLY! To get this fragrance, I had to overcome a lot of human hurdles - the seller was anything but cooperative and reliable - until I finally held it in my hands again...

... the bottle:
An inconspicuous, transparent block with a pink stopper. The liquid in my little fragrance is yellow - but I believe that’s due to its age. I remember it being clear back then. It looks quite nice overall. I usually prefer things to be simple.

... and the SCENT:
I smelled the spray head to quickly determine if it had gone off - all in the pink range ;) Even before I got home, I had to give myself a spritz on my wrist. And there it was! I had to smile immediately, recalling the scene when I was at Bipa with my parents and desperately wanted this fragrance. I can also tell you why: it simply smells so different from everything I/one had known before. It is very difficult to describe, as I can’t identify a single component. What can definitely be said is that it smells synthetic-pressing.
Somehow heavy but still carefree.
Somehow sweet without being candy-like.
Somehow fresh without being a sporty scent.
Somehow just flowing ;)
At first, I smell a sweet, fresh-floral-pressing synthetic and something in the background that reminded me of Decadence - Divine. Like a pickled salt cucumber, but not very penetrating, just subtly resonating in the background. This then dissolves after about 1 hour. The heavy powderiness of Decadence remains, as does a floral-sweet, uniquely characterful scent that cannot be compared with today’s drugstore inventory.
However, I couldn’t wear it daily like I did back then, but rather for special occasions on my part or when I feel like some nostalgia. I find it too heavy for summer, and too sweet-fresh for winter. Perhaps it is best suited for autumn and spring. SO NOW :S

Sillage:
Is quite pronounced for a drugstore scent. However, this unique character can quickly become overwhelming. I could also imagine that this fragrance could cause nausea for some people ;) so careful dosing is advised.

Longevity:
Is also very good. Generally, fragrances don’t last long on me - but this one manages to be perceivable for about 7 hours!

Conclusion:
I may be biased, as this fragrance is connected to the beginning of my perfume career ;) However, looking at it soberly, I would still say that it is definitely worth a test if you like scents like Decadence, which are somehow heavily pressing but still harbor a pleasant sweetness. Of course, Puma Flowing is not as high-quality, and it comes off a bit fresher and more synthetic, but it can still hold its own against more expensive fragrances.

For me, it is pure nostalgia - I have never smelled anything like it again... and never felt anything like it again. Unique :)

PS: Almost all the supposedly contained ingredients have now become my favorites... has there been a formative experience in early childhood? ;)

Actually, I just wanted to write a statement, but then it turned out to be too few characters ^^
I really can't understand why this fragrance is being torn to shreds! YES, I keep reading "YSL would turn in its grave" and YES, this fragrance is not an extraordinary masterpiece like, for example... hmm, like what actually? The only fragrance I would call a masterpiece from YSL is "Manifesto." Maybe I just don't know enough about YSL, who knows. In any case, I think those of us who constantly expect masterpieces could get used to the fact that YSL now also produces (by now) "mass market" fragrances. Or let's call them "simpler scents" that anyone can wear at any time.
I would indeed describe "Mon Paris" as such. It is quite well made, just nothing extraordinary. The price is also not extraordinary, so what do you expect?

I still want to describe this very nice and sweet, slightly biting fragrance and bring it closer to you, because I like it: If you've ever been to France and sniffed around in the many perfumeries, you may have noticed that French women love fruity, sharp scents. At least I noticed this last summer in Grasse. So, in my opinion, the name fits perfectly.
It is a fragrance direction that is not really known here and apparently not really liked either. I like it. At the beginning, it smells very berry-like, you can clearly smell red fruits like sparkling strawberries. This fits, and this is also what is "criticized" here, more for the younger audience, because it just seems cheeky. Quite quickly, an alcoholic accord joins in, smelling a bit like a fruit bowl, still very sparkling. Then a few synthetic flowers come in, which I can't describe in detail, but they fit well (by the way, I like synthetic scents; for those who hate synthetics, this fragrance is probably not for them). I don't actually notice any of the supposedly contained patchouli (thankfully, because I usually don't like it that much, and I think it wouldn't suit the youthful start either). Overall, in my opinion, it is a fragrance that you can wear anytime, anywhere, and in any season. I think I am biased if I categorize it as a summer scent, as it reminds me of the perfumeries in Grasse. I notice that it also fits in winter because I am currently wearing it and feel very comfortable with it :)
It fits when you don't really feel like a heavy scent like, for example, "Manifesto," and that's a good thing. Because you can't wear such fragrances every day, also for the sake of our fellow humans ;) By the way, I must also mention that the bottle is soooo beautiful with its elegant, not puffed-up design. A feast for the eyes for me.

My conclusion for you: Try it! Don't be biased by brand, price, or anything similar, and just let it affect you. This is generally a fundamental piece of advice. Because often we are so influenced in advance by brand/color/store that we don't even perceive what it's really about. Namely, the scent...

I received the White Musk by Montale as a sample from a dear perfumer. This fragrance has prompted me to write my first comment on Parfumo. Not because I can unconditionally surrender to it, but because it divides me mercilessly. Rarely does a scent manage to be both hated and loved by me. Therefore, I would like to share my experience with you.

My expectations for this fragrance were quite high, according to the comments. It was supposed to be a clean, white, pleasant scent. Something to wrap myself in, to feel cozy.
When it finally arrived, I sprayed it on with anticipation. But right from the start, my nose wrinkled: "Wow, eww, what is that supposed to be?? Musk?! I don't really know it like this... Smells so stale and somehow weird." I was very disappointed and turned to the other samples, mentally having already written off this scent and physically having released it to the Souk. "Get rid of it! I can't do anything with this, yuck." However, I left the sprayed test strip lying there. "You never know what else might come." A few hours later, I went back to it and smelled, "Hmmm, now it's not so bad. Actually quite good. I think I have to keep it after all!" Quickly went online, deleted it from the Souk.

In the evening, I ponder what perfume I might wear tomorrow. "My boyfriend smells bad at the moment, so it can't be anything too special, I want to save that for him ;) But I do want to wear something nice tomorrow... hmmm... let's consider the White Musk, who knows."

This morning, I rushed back to the strip and decided, "Wow, that smells good, THIS IS IT!" Sprayed it on and again had a strange feeling: "Where do I know this strange scent from...? I like it. Don't I? Or do I??" Then a lightbulb moment hit me: "I know where I know it from!" A long time ago, I experienced a fire in the basement of our apartment building. Everything that was in that old wooden structure was, even if only partially, scorched or burned. Many of my old toys, stuffed animals, and children's clothing did not survive the fire. But what survived, we washed with very strong soap (I think it was gall soap, in case any of you know it :) ). THAT is the smell! It is the smell of the soap that washed some of my things clean again, with which I also associate misfortune and fire. I think that is the reason why this scent divides me. Why I love and hate it. Why I perceive it in such a distorted way. To me, it has something soapy, pure, soft, but also something rough, penetrating, even smoky... And that's why it deserves a comment from me.

I am wearing it today. And today I love it. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.