MadameLegras

Once again, a Mecheri that has captured my heart in a whirlwind…

I like iris fragrances, I realized that quite quickly after my first tests. There is plenty of selection, but of course, there are also significant differences… It all started with the powdery representatives of its kind, foremost the infusion from Prada, which has probably been the iris entry point for many here. Then came the dusty-dry, carrot-like scents, which don’t quite align with my preferences. Then, of course, there is the woody variant, which scored full points with me in "Collection Extraordinaire - Bois d'Iris".

And finally, a sparkling, cool-silvery version, which has found a perfect representative in "Iris d’Argent".

The scent starts off slightly citrusy for me, radiating and cool, and it maintains this radiance as it develops. Iris and cedarwood play the main roles, while in the background, a subtle, woody warmth develops over time. It is not sweet, yet still very pleasing, not a bit dusty, very straightforward, with no surprises. I really enjoy this sparkling radiance; it conveys a touch of understated elegance.

The longevity for me is in a good medium range, the scent is wearable regardless of the season, perhaps preferred in the warmer seasons due to its cool character, and due to its unobtrusive nature, it is definitely suitable for everyday wear.

My association is a forest walk after a refreshing rain in summer, no thunderous storm, rather a light shower as a welcome cool-down after a hot day. The sun peeks out from behind the clouds, the raindrops dry on the leaves, moisture rises, everything lies under a silver veil. The air is fresh and has a faint scent of the essential oils of the plants.

Once again, a Mecheri that has convinced me, and which, due to a fortunate opportunity, has now also moved in with me. I’m looking forward to it…

I have loved Youth Dew for a very long time. I first encountered it in the late 80s, by which time the fragrance was already over 30 years old. I was recommended it in my then-favorite perfume store. I still remember the saleswoman saying that this scent suited me exceptionally well. (And I have always been blonde, so in that sense, I am not a "full-blooded woman.")

I was immediately taken with it back then. It combines this wonderful spiciness with oriental notes, without being intrusive or annoying. It is intense, but not too sweet or fruity, not overpowering or too much. It is unique with a high recognition value, great longevity, and a good sillage - simply a magnificent masterpiece.

In recent years, I only owned the mini version with the old dark brown perfume and used it very rarely. However, this winter, the longing hit me again, and it has moved back in with me in its current version, which I must say I like very much. I am very cautious with the dosage, but I do wear it during the day as well.

In the scent development, after a bright, slightly fruity start, a wonderful warm powderiness quickly emerges, making the fragrance so comforting. Then I perceive the spices and a very pleasant patchouli, and finally, a nice sweetness is added through vanilla and amber, making the scent even more agreeable. And it lasts for hours, enveloping its wearer in a beautiful, unique aura.

I simply had to dedicate another comment to this wonderful fragrance, even though there are already so many lovely comments about it. But it clearly belongs to "my" scents and thus directly to me, and I feel protected, tenderly embraced, and well-dressed with it.

The pronounced name "Youth Dew" fits this fragrance wonderfully; dark vowels and a beautiful sound wonderfully convey this warm embrace!

As it gets more uncomfortable and colder outside, most of us prefer warmer and heavier scents again. Although I am not really a fan of gourmand fragrances, I have recently been in the mood for a slightly sweeter and creamy-warm scent. I have read many comments here and made a small pre-selection for myself.

Then I accidentally discovered a very cheap offer for Datura Blanche online for a bottle with a decent remaining quantity of 50 ml, did some research, and finally made a blind purchase. And it was a hit for me:

The opening is green-fresh and slightly citrusy, with no trace of vanilla yet. A bitter deeper note joins in, which could be the bitter almond, but it is absolutely not unpleasant to me. Only then does the beautiful vanilla make its appearance. It is not intrusive or overpowering, not too gourmand or too sweet. It does not smell like vanilla pudding or other desserts.

It is a present, very pleasant, and unsweet vanilla note that, combined with the other components (most strongly influenced by the tonka bean), creates a wonderful, unmistakable, dark, sensually beautiful scent. The longevity is at least eight hours, which is very decent for me. I can do without a room-filling sillage; I prefer it to be close to the skin anyway. I have been wearing it daily for a few days now, and I still like it as much as at the beginning of our friendship.

Overall, I have only had positive experiences with all the Mecheri fragrances I have tested so far. Perhaps this company suits me because they generally do not have such loud or intrusive scents? Datura Blanche has quickly replaced my previously preferred Vanilla Insensee from Atelier Cologne in my favor. Datura Blanche is practical for everyday use and a great companion in autumn and winter. Whether I will reach for it as often in spring remains to be seen.

I am very satisfied with my blind purchase and have found that I can get a pretty good first impression of a fragrance based on the comments written here, and I am very glad to have found this wonderful vanilla scent. Anyone who likes Vanilla Insensee or generally prefers the less sweet variants should definitely test Datura Blanche. It is worth it!

It just has to be now that I write a comment about this wonderful fragrance, even though when reading the other great comments here, I always think I should rather refrain and leave this space to the poets and storytellers…

My comments usually contain small personal memories and my subjective feelings about the fragrance experience. I can't identify individual notes as well as many commentators here do so wonderfully.

Well, I have no memories associated with this fragrance, as I only got to know it recently. But my feelings after the first sniff were already “WOW”.

I was searching for “my” rose fragrance and received a sample of Bal de Roses as a bonus while at the souk. The very first encounter was simply beautiful:

The opening is something special and reminds me of fine exclusive rose soap. Then the scent becomes darker and gains depth, the rose is still present. However, for me, it is not a rose fragrance in the conventional sense; the rose does not dominate the scene. It is perceivable as a dark rose, but it behaves subtly in the background. This fragrance is also not floral for me; rather, it is carried by a wonderful powderiness and warmth. It is not sweet, but lovely, not intrusive, but memorable, not room-filling, but close to the skin and long-lasting. As it develops further, it only becomes softer, darker, and a bit woodier, but it does not change anymore.

It is truly not an exciting development or a fragrance fireworks, but it doesn't have to be that for me. For me, a fragrance should fundamentally maintain its original direction. Small detours are nice and interesting and can exist, but I prefer a certain straightforwardness, and that is definitely given here.

Bal de Roses is independent of the seasons; it fits in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, though I probably wouldn't choose it in really high heat. It is practical for me, suitable for daytime in the office or during leisure time, and also in the evening - as long as no big event is on the agenda - always a good choice.

This fragrance surrounds me so beautifully, it caresses me, it warms me, it suits me, I simply feel wonderful with it.

Fortunately, I was able to first acquire a decant at the souk and then finally the bottle, and I am very happy about that!

As a rose lover, like many others, I was on the hunt for the perfect rose fragrance for myself. My requirements were quite clear: it should be authentic and natural, not sweet, not an oriental (not because I don't like orientals, but because then it primarily isn't a rose scent for me), not too light and fleeting, it should start bright and fresh and develop a warm base, while still retaining the rose.

With these requirements, I began testing. The biggest problem was that the natural, beautiful scents had very limited longevity. The orientals had more to offer in that regard, but that wasn’t what I was looking for.

During this testing phase, my vacation began, and I continued the test right at the start in the duty-free shop. I hadn't even considered Rosa Nobile, given the vast array and variety of rose fragrances available. I saw it at the Acqua di Parma table, initially sprayed it on a card and moved on. After a few steps, I turned around, applied it to my wrist, and continued to the gate. I quickly realized that this fragrance was something very special for me, as it almost completely met my expectations at that moment. Of course, I couldn't say anything about the longevity so quickly, but everything else was right. Fortunately, we still had time before boarding, and the scent was still mine before departure!

And I have no regrets: Rosa Nobile starts off fully rosy, intense, but not heavy, and is very natural. It doesn’t become sweet, but rather has a green, fresh aura. After a while, warmer tones join in, which carry and hold the scent on me for several hours. The mediocre longevity is my only criticism, but I can live with that.

Rosa Nobile accompanied me throughout my vacation, and I am sure that I will continue to associate this unique vacation with this fragrance.

But of course - I wouldn’t be at parfumo if it were any different - one is always on the lookout: for something even better, even more beautiful, even more unique, etc., simply because it’s fun. That’s why I don’t stop testing, trying, and comparing. And I am happy when my choice of Rosa Nobile is confirmed time and again. And if it ever should not be the case, - well, then there will be a new comment for the new favorite.