By Dane
Parfumerie Generale is one of those companies that normally wouldn't appeal to me. Lots of gourmande scents, lots of monochromatic packaging...scents numbered instead of named. But every company deserves some attention, and PG's line-up should not be overlooked. They now title their scents proper names (sort of), and have a few scents that happen to be very interesting. They even have a few fragrances based on one of my favourite notes - tea.
Harmatan Noir is my top pick from PG. The opening notes are not something that appeals to me...a dark, rubbery smell that comes across as very cold and unpleasant. Luckily topnotes don't stick around for very long, and the lush tea accord that follows is worth the wait.
There is no shortage of tea-based scents these days. Some of those scents focus their efforts on smelling like brewed tea, some fail and smell nothing like tea, and some succeed in smelling like the dried leaves...perhaps in an old wooden barrel (poetic effect). HN's rendition is a smoky black tea laced with dried fruits and spices...and yes, they're in that barrel. A hint of mint adds to its chilled character, and while I wouldn't call it refreshing, it seems very brisk.
Very exotic and sultry and completely opposite to something I would want to drink, but luckily it blends beautifully with the skin.
Harmatan Noir is my top pick from PG. The opening notes are not something that appeals to me...a dark, rubbery smell that comes across as very cold and unpleasant. Luckily topnotes don't stick around for very long, and the lush tea accord that follows is worth the wait.
There is no shortage of tea-based scents these days. Some of those scents focus their efforts on smelling like brewed tea, some fail and smell nothing like tea, and some succeed in smelling like the dried leaves...perhaps in an old wooden barrel (poetic effect). HN's rendition is a smoky black tea laced with dried fruits and spices...and yes, they're in that barrel. A hint of mint adds to its chilled character, and while I wouldn't call it refreshing, it seems very brisk.
Very exotic and sultry and completely opposite to something I would want to drink, but luckily it blends beautifully with the skin.
Year: 2001
Perfumer: Pierre Guillaume
Notes: Woods, Dried Flowers, Herbs, Cedar, Dried Jasmin, Tea, Mint, Citrus
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