Year: 2010
Notes: red mandarin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, frankincense, orange blossom, jasmine, orris root, rock rose, vetiver, tonka bean, ambergris
Comment: Eau d'Épices is part of the Classics Collection
With an unorthodox bubblegum opening, the emerging top notes in Eau d'Épices unexpectedly smell rather flat and underwhelming. For whatever reason, they lack any vibrancy and possess a surprisingly muted tone.
Furthermore, this collective of accords sound just a little too familiar – although earthier, and with far less focus on the acidic and aldehydic attributes that some despised, Eau d'Épices bears quite a close resemblance to Noir Épices by Frédéric Malle. However, while Eau d'Épices is better behaved on the skin, it severely lacks the radiance, spiciness and tenacity of the very creation that may have been a source of inspiration.
While it still has something to offer those who dislike either prominent aldehydes or pungent citrus rind notes in fragrances, one remains disappointed both by its lack of originality and nonchalant nature.
Longevity and sillage are both reasonably good.
Furthermore, this collective of accords sound just a little too familiar – although earthier, and with far less focus on the acidic and aldehydic attributes that some despised, Eau d'Épices bears quite a close resemblance to Noir Épices by Frédéric Malle. However, while Eau d'Épices is better behaved on the skin, it severely lacks the radiance, spiciness and tenacity of the very creation that may have been a source of inspiration.
While it still has something to offer those who dislike either prominent aldehydes or pungent citrus rind notes in fragrances, one remains disappointed both by its lack of originality and nonchalant nature.
Longevity and sillage are both reasonably good.
