By Dane
Everyone likes a good citrus scent...but are they typically interesting? No. Pleasant, easy to wear, and refreshing are what I associate with citrus scents. Philtre d'Amour is difficult...in a good way. Citrus is definitely the main player, and packs a wallop in the topnotes, but while still present throughout, made complex and challenging by green and floral notes.
The quality of the ingredients in some of Guerlain's products really amazes me. Not because I don't expect quality, but compared to most other companies' offerings, Guerlain (and Chanel) really put the competition to shame. You can probably guess that I'm not talking so much about the citrus elements, but of the florals...specifically the jasmin and iris (iris of course being a root...but you get the idea).
The slightly indolic jasmin paired with a creamy, lush iris highlighted with citrus creates the image of a beautiful, non-existent flower. Guerlain's typical patchouli and oakmoss base (or substitute) shows in the drydown, along with a somewhat clean musk. The composition is smooth, flawless and one of the best things I've smelled in a long time.
Philtre d'Amour is part of Les Parisiennes, a boutique-exclusive collection with frilly (read - useless) bulb atomizers and ornate bottles. Priced high, but worth every penny.
Year: 2000
Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain
Everyone likes a good citrus scent...but are they typically interesting? No. Pleasant, easy to wear, and refreshing are what I associate with citrus scents. Philtre d'Amour is difficult...in a good way. Citrus is definitely the main player, and packs a wallop in the topnotes, but while still present throughout, made complex and challenging by green and floral notes.
The quality of the ingredients in some of Guerlain's products really amazes me. Not because I don't expect quality, but compared to most other companies' offerings, Guerlain (and Chanel) really put the competition to shame. You can probably guess that I'm not talking so much about the citrus elements, but of the florals...specifically the jasmin and iris (iris of course being a root...but you get the idea).
The slightly indolic jasmin paired with a creamy, lush iris highlighted with citrus creates the image of a beautiful, non-existent flower. Guerlain's typical patchouli and oakmoss base (or substitute) shows in the drydown, along with a somewhat clean musk. The composition is smooth, flawless and one of the best things I've smelled in a long time.
Philtre d'Amour is part of Les Parisiennes, a boutique-exclusive collection with frilly (read - useless) bulb atomizers and ornate bottles. Priced high, but worth every penny.
Year: 2000
Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain
