Year: 2006
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, rose, peony, Comorian ylang-ylang, patchouli, tonka bean, vetiver, vanilla, white musk
Comment: Eau de Parfum review
L'Inspiratrice is aptly described as "a lofty meeting between patchouli and the rose", with a sweet, powdery and buttery demeanour.
The rose is both jammy and acerbic at the same time, with a powdery iris-like chord accompanying it. With the ylang-ylang providing a creaminess to the floral heart, the patchouli plays more of a supporting role and serves as a bridge to the woody-oriental foundation.
As it evolves, the composition becomes more powdery but the patchouli remains restrained. The florals are still evident but occasionally less distinguishable, as they coalesce with the woods, vanilla and tonka bean. With a strong ambery leaning, especially towards the drydown, the whole affair is soft, elegant and serene.
With moderate projection and very good tenacity, it's certainly not groundbreaking or distinctive enough by any means. However, in its defence, it's well-crafted, and smells well-balanced and refined. If it possessed an extra trick up its sleeve, like some real animal musk, it might have been given an extra star.
The rose is both jammy and acerbic at the same time, with a powdery iris-like chord accompanying it. With the ylang-ylang providing a creaminess to the floral heart, the patchouli plays more of a supporting role and serves as a bridge to the woody-oriental foundation.
As it evolves, the composition becomes more powdery but the patchouli remains restrained. The florals are still evident but occasionally less distinguishable, as they coalesce with the woods, vanilla and tonka bean. With a strong ambery leaning, especially towards the drydown, the whole affair is soft, elegant and serene.
With moderate projection and very good tenacity, it's certainly not groundbreaking or distinctive enough by any means. However, in its defence, it's well-crafted, and smells well-balanced and refined. If it possessed an extra trick up its sleeve, like some real animal musk, it might have been given an extra star.
