Year: 2014
Notes: bergamot, peach, davana, ylang-ylang, tuberose, nagarmotha, leather, oakmoss, castoreum
L'Eau Scandaleuse is a sensual leathery-floral, which isn't too aggressive or overpowering.
The juicy opening of bergamot, peach and davana sets the scene for the white florals. Although still somewhat narcotic, the presence of both the tuberose and ylang-ylang are more restrained than heady, as they emanate their creamy floral properties.
As for the leather, it's more of an aged, tanned and gentle leather accord, which is devoid of any tarry or smoky facets. A touch of oakmoss is discernible, in the base, but it's the castoreum that truly shines – accentuating the indolic properties of the tuberose, while providing an enchanting animalic backdrop.
By and large, it's a very sultry and harmoniously blended effort, and serves as an indication of interesting things to come from Anatole Lebreton. However, one's main concern lies is in its minimal projection and disappointing longevity. If it performed much better on the skin, one would have given it an extra star.
Regardless of this, L'Eau Scandaleuse would be a great alternative for those who found Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower too earthy and clinical.
The juicy opening of bergamot, peach and davana sets the scene for the white florals. Although still somewhat narcotic, the presence of both the tuberose and ylang-ylang are more restrained than heady, as they emanate their creamy floral properties.
As for the leather, it's more of an aged, tanned and gentle leather accord, which is devoid of any tarry or smoky facets. A touch of oakmoss is discernible, in the base, but it's the castoreum that truly shines – accentuating the indolic properties of the tuberose, while providing an enchanting animalic backdrop.
By and large, it's a very sultry and harmoniously blended effort, and serves as an indication of interesting things to come from Anatole Lebreton. However, one's main concern lies is in its minimal projection and disappointing longevity. If it performed much better on the skin, one would have given it an extra star.
Regardless of this, L'Eau Scandaleuse would be a great alternative for those who found Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower too earthy and clinical.
