Sniff Fest - 100BON
5 years ago
Hello Parfumo Cohorts
Having discovered 100B0N from Fluxit's Blog entitled, "An Overview of 100+Natural Perfumery Brands," I acquired samples, sniffed two, and resolved to find time to write a sniff fest of the line. It's been a while since a perfume house inspired me like this. My first thought was that these have the clarity and sophistication of Louis Vuitton's new perfumes, designed by none other than Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, who is responsible for some of the greats like Poeme and L'Eau d'Issey--both in my collection along with his divine Ultraviolet he did Paco Rabanne. So my first question was: who in the world is the nose behind these darlings?
First, they're French, as can be guessed by the name. They say they are "the first French perfume manufacturer 100% dedicated to natural ingredients ... The perfumes are designed and developed in Grasse, in line with the rules of the trade for fine fragrances." Perhaps that's the resemblance to Cavallier-Belletrud who was born in Grasse into a family of perfumers. 100BON has shops in Lyon, no mention of the designer. Wait. Obviously it's a team,, as shown by the different names on our website for 100BON perfumers. Ah! They are from or collaborate with Robertet, "founded in 1850 in Grasse...the world leader in natural aromatic raw materials." Mystery solved. It's the nose-friendly version of IFF.
Is 100BON a revolt then? A resurrection of what French perfumery once was before the 2014 EU regulations? if so, I embrace their aromatic armor. Now to the delightful sniffing.
Just one today because I've already splashed this all over me. I suspect it will be perfectly accurate to just say brilliant or marvelous or mesmerizing for each.
"Agrumes & Trésor Aromatique "
100BON's website lists these notes for this one.
Top note: Orange, Citrus, Basil, Ginger, Rosemary
Core note: Lavender, Sage
Bottom note: Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar, Vanilla
This is a perfume for those who want to be bathed in alluring freshness. It's a citrusy-herbal wonder, seduction in the kitchen, the woody-vanilla base changing it from a mere herb garden to a trellis beneath which a fashion show is underway. The unisex label is accurate because a man or woman could easily wear it. When would I? During the day, anywhere. At night I'd want indoles of some kind. Conclusion? If I weren't already certain I'll be buying multiple others of this line, the fabulous Agrumes & Trésor Aromatique would already be in my basket for checkout.
Stay tuned for coming reviews of:
Amaretto & Framboise Poudrée
Bergamote & Rose Sauvage
Carvi & Jardin de Figuier
Cèdre & Iris Soyeux
Cèdre & Néroli Lumineux
Davana & Vanille Bourbon
Eau de Thé & Gingembre
Elemi & Ambre Noir
Fleur d'Oranger & Santal Délicat
Gingembre & Vétiver Sensuel
Jasmin & Ylang Solaire
L'Eau du Parc
Labdanum & Pur Patchouli
Maquis Exquis & Immortelle
Mimosa & Héliotrope Poudré
Nagaranga & Santal Citronné
Néroli & Petit Grain Printanier
Oud Wood & Amyris
Tonka & Amande Absolue