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To say it upfront: the fragrance has nothing to do with honeysuckle, even though I chose its "second name" as the title.
And its cumbersome name only partially defines it.
Because it is a particularly beautiful example of a perfume from the low-price segment, like almost all the fragrances I have tested so far from L‘Atelier des Bois de Grasse, I want to briefly put it in the spotlight, that is, on the homepage of Parfumo.

The fragrance opens right from the start, revealing a piece of its heart and letting the bitter fresh green Petitgrain flash through a citrus whirlwind, in which you can also sense the woody base notes.
The citrus elements do retreat a bit behind a fine cinnamon spice, but they are by no means completely gone; rather, they stretch towards the curious nose every now and then.
The scent becomes calmer, and you can feel the balancing lavender.
I perceive rose and ylang-ylang minimally.
The heart oscillates for me between floral-creamy and soapy-spicy. While quite close to the skin, it is still well perceivable.
I wouldn't describe it as woody, because for me everything transforms into a noble, not too sweet body cream towards the end.

I find Bois de Cèdre Petit Grain very pleasant, natural, and unobtrusive.
A true all-rounder and wearable all year round.
The base exceeds all my expectations and nearly all my other fragrances with a fantastic longevity.
24 hours after spraying, my skin still smells delicately moisturized.
I would love to preserve it like this forever.
And this explains the title.
I would really like to get to know the Cuir Iris from the L‘Atelier des Bois de Grasse family.
Unfortunately, that was the only one that was not in stock at the store, and I am quite sure that I would like that one too.

For a day like this, when the miserable weather forecast has come true and when there is not much more to do than cozy up at home, Ambre Pamplemousse Rose is not a bad choice.

The scent immediately exudes a warm-spicy aura.

I can detect rum and right after that a slightly bitter citrus freshness, which, as is typical for hesperidic top notes, does not last long but hands the scepter back to this olfactory cuddly blanket that appears caramel-colored to me, which I noticed right at the beginning.
I find the color scheme of the label and the cap of the bottle absolutely fitting for the content.

The fragrance does not really reveal the flowers contained within; instead, it moves somewhere between bright-resinous, amber-woody, and subtly smoky, tobacco-like.
Surely, violets and rose contribute to ensuring that the overall impression does not become too harsh and dark, but remains friendly and cozy.

The individual notes are beautifully and harmoniously intertwined and become quieter towards the end without further transformation.
Despite the not-so-strong scent concentration of a cologne, Ambre Pamplemousse Rose lasts many hours on my skin and once again proves that there are also wonderful, noteworthy fragrances in the lower price ranges.

Sometimes it’s worth bending down!

India. Mumbai. It unites opposites like people living on the brink of existence from the lower castes and the luxury of a wealthy financial metropolis, temple complexes built centuries ago, and the loudly colorful Bollywood industry.
One inevitably imagines streets dominated by traffic chaos, spice markets and street kitchens, beggars, tourists - a kaleidoscope of various impressions.

However, Mumbai Noise is a very quiet, understated fragrance that, for me, fits more into the ambiance of a luxury resort or an Ayurvedic wellness oasis.
It begins balsamic and resinous, then a dark note joins in, which for me is neither distinctly coffee nor bittersweet chocolate, along with a slightly muted scent of sandalwood.
I cannot detect any oud.

Everything is very pleasant, warm, and enveloping, which is probably why I associate it with a wellness temple.
There is not a significant change in the fragrance progression on my skin, and I do not constantly have it in my nose; rather, I have to get close to the sprayed area. Occasionally, I think I have lost it, but for example, when transitioning from indoors to outdoors, I catch a whiff of it again. Very subtle and without the headache potential like with the Afghan.

For its weak projection, it lasts quite long, which is probably due to the resins.
No noise, but a fine, enticing whisper.
Beautiful, but expensive, and definitely reserved for the upper caste ;-)

I became aware of this one through Opulent Oud, especially since it is said to have similarities to Varvatos' Oud. I got myself Blue Oud and think that after multiple tests, I can provide a description that does it some justice.
For it is not an easy case, almost a chameleon, so changeable that I waver between completely different classifications. What it certainly does not have on my skin is a resemblance to Varvatos - apart from the fact that both are liquid. I sprayed the fragrances in parallel on each arm and perceive them so differently that I simply find them incomparable.

Blue Oud starts fresh-aromatic with a slight peppery sharpness and an almost creamy undertone. I also perceive the wood that gives it its name, but not dominantly, rather lightly in a more rustic than medicinal form, occasionally even slightly smoky. Fortunately, it is not as bad as a cow barn scent trail.

Then it turns in an aquatic direction, but does not become watery-light; instead, it has an almost corporeal density. This water association is often created by the combination of floral and fruity as well as musky elements. It somewhat reminds me of the sailor from Rammstein. I really like this stage, and perhaps that’s why the bottle has this intense blue. By the way, it is a real eye-catcher, beautifully and quality-made with good spray mechanics and a securely fitting cap.

The aqua aura is repeatedly accompanied by a note reminiscent of aftershave, which I perceive as slightly sharp depending on how close I am to the scent. I could imagine that this has something to do with skin temperature, and I often notice it when testing men's fragrances.

Only after many hours does Blue Oud arrive at a woody-dominated base. The longevity is enormous; 12 hours are easily achievable.

I find this to be a totally interesting, complex, and changeable fragrance with a well-balanced mix of floral and rugged elements.
In my research online, I found the following fragrance notes, which largely correspond with my perception:

Top: Apple, Bergamot, Oud, Black Pepper
Heart: Jasmine, Musk, Fruit, Saffron, Sage
Base: Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood

The official Lattafa website lists the following fragrance notes, which differ from mine:

Top: Marine, Bergamot, Black Pepper
Heart: Lavender, Cashmeran
Base: Oud, Amber, Vanilla

Thanks to you, dear Pudelbonzo, I now have this earworm, as I also find the song you mentioned exceptionally good.
Like your comment, which beautifully illustrates a special mood.
(We water beings are indeed very sensitive.)
I allow myself to add a description of my scent experience.

In comparison to Parfum de Peau without Intense, which I ultimately had to set aside due to irreconcilable differences, I can now report much good here.
The Intense starts strong and gritty with a distinct Chypre note.

My partner often comments on such fragrances with the words “you smell old.” No wonder, as it truly does not correspond to the current zeitgeist, where a scent can often easily replace dessert. By the way, I probably belong to the older generation - Best Ager is what they recently called it. In this regard, I am completely unpretentious and realistic. Trying to act youthful feels silly to me, even though I don’t feel aged on the inside.
But we digress - back to the scent:

I perceive something that could also be oak moss. Slightly woody-smoky, dark green to earthy brown.
Right after that, a warm honey-golden note peeks around the corner, making the scent friendlier and more wearable than PdP, although a certain fundamental DNA cannot be denied.
Floral notes disguise themselves well and are not specifically perceivable to me.
I would place it in the same category as the great classics Cabochard and Diva.

One or two sprays are enough to accompany me throughout the day, with Intense pleasantly wafting into my nose without becoming overwhelming.
After a few hours, it becomes less strict, a bit woodier, balsamic, and closer to the skin.

Not for every day, but now and then for a very special mood.