Marubis

Ah, how long ago that was. Before the Arab Spring and the Muslim Brotherhood, I visited Egypt. Even back then, not everything was sunshine and rainbows, but there were cheerful people and a lively atmosphere. It was during that time that I was in Luxor, visited the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and took a Nile cruise on the authentic Nile sailboats.

When I spray Un Jardin sur le Nil and sniff my arm, the images come rushing back to me. It truly captures that aroma perfectly. This blend of dusty papyrus, stagnant water, humid air, paired with a hint of freshness when a breeze blows,

Fortunately, I can say that it works on my skin; it truly smells magical like the Nile. However, I remember that I bought the fragrance at the Turquoise store, and the saleswoman panicked and advised me against it, saying it would smell bad. I had already tested it before and knew what to expect, sprayed it on, and we both smelled it together, and she was truly astonished. She then sprayed the perfume on herself, and I must say it smelled absolutely terrible on her skin. I suspect that with Un Jardin sur le Nil, it really depends on the skin. So, test, test, test beforehand. Luckily, it works for me, and I am once again indulging in my long-lost dreams of the Nile.

Chanel No. 5 was the first fragrance in my collection.
It was the beginning of everything back then, so it’s hardly surprising that it’s one of my absolute favorites.
As with Eau Première, I naturally had to test L'eau, wondering what more could possibly be diluted compared to Eau Première.
Today, I saw the heavily advertised bottle in the perfumery and quickly sprayed a couple of pumps on both wrists, and I can only congratulate myself for applying it with several sprays.
The sillage is incredibly weak, but certainly fitting for a L'eau variant.
At first, I thought, wow, there’s something of No. 5 in it, and then I gave it an hour to (un)develop.
When I got home and sniffed, I could only furrow my brows.
Nothing, absolutely nothing!!
The No. 5 note is completely gone, and instead, it smells like a generic drugstore fragrance.
A few faint flowers, a little sweetness, and that’s it.
It has absolutely nothing to do with Chanel No. 5.
They are clearly using the prestigious name to attract a few gullible customers.
If you want to wear a lighter variant, you should reach for Eau Première instead of the diluted version of L'eau.
Or would you rather buy watered-down and diluted wine instead of the "original," and at the same price?

This bottle belongs to my mother's small collection and it suits only her.
Vanderbilt is, for me, a true explosion of fragrance and feels wild and noble at the same time.
Therefore, it wonderfully accentuates my mother's southern type, who, with her black hair and dark skin, seems to come from the southern Mediterranean region.
For me, as someone with rather Nordic coolness, white skin, and blonde hair, it simply doesn't fit.

For me, the scent is therefore a true gem from the more affordable drugstore
and, when sprayed on the right woman, transforms her into a true swan.

I am shocked that no one has written anything about this great fragrance yet.
This is a wonderfully green, unobtrusive scent that can be beautifully worn by both genders.

For me, it's the best from the Rock of Ages line and the one I definitely wanted.
It is so light and casual.
I find it simply highlights the natural beauty of its wearer.
One could almost say it is a perfume for those who do not want to smell overly perfumed.
I often catch myself while wearing it thinking, >Ah, it smells so good here... where is that coming from...

Uhhh oops,
I almost slipped into Marianne Rosenberg and we don't want that.
Because old-fashioned pop music is not what Chanel No. 19 EdT is about. Quite the opposite.

I love Chanel. There is something in the scents that speaks to me and that I am always searching for.
Maybe it's the iris or the jasmine. I generally like fragrances with those notes.

After I was sad about Chanel No. 5 EdP, since I only found out later that the Eau de Parfum was a newly launched version of the classic, I took my time with No. 19. My heart was pounding loudly when I smelled the Eau de Toilette. I like all variations, but the EdT won me over right away, so I bought it as a soul-soother.

The beginning is a bit "moody," if you can call it that. I suspect it's the galbanum that is so strongly noticeable. Since I have never smelled it pure, I can't say 100%. But the bitter scent slowly fades and makes way for a green, cozy meadow. The flowers are so delicate, without sticky sweetness, simply soothing, and the oak moss lingers on me forever.

For me, it is THE fragrance. Exactly what I have been looking for. Something delicate that envelops me and simply belongs to me. I like many perfumes. I enjoy making a statement with them. But Chanel No. 19 is me. It reflects me back. My longing for nature. The maturity, paired with a hint of youthful playfulness. It is truly magical. I can only agree with Martha24. Everyone should definitely try the fragrance, give it time like so many others, and get to know it.