Parfumerie Generale Ligne Chapitre II
June 12th, 2006
Ligne Chapitre II is the second group of creations by Parfumerie Generale, a relatively new French niche perfume house. I’ve had the opportunity to try its predecessor, Ligne Chapitre I, quite thoroughly, and, in spite of the fact that I found them unique and appealing in composition, they lacked in wearability, with the exception of perhaps Intrigant Patchouli. To my great excitement, the second batch scored high points on both counts - composition as well as wearibility. I got so excited about these scents that when I went to check my online banking, I typed in the Generale web address instead. After rigorous skin testing, I’m sharing my brief notes here.
Iris Taizo
Notes: cardamom, iris, honey, aloe wood, vanilla, precious woods.
A briliant combination of iris and cardamom - something I’ve never encountered before in perfume. Upon drydown, you can barely smell the iris, and the cardamom with added woody and vanillic notes produces a soft, velvety effect. Gorgeous!
Aomassai
Notes: caramel, hazelnut, spices, vetiver, Tolu balsam, bitter orange.
First impression: condensed milk and tree bark. Resinous and balmy, with caramely drydown. Makes me wish I could make a dessert out of this. Delicious!
Ilang Ivohibe
Notes: ylang-ylang, orange, jasmine, vanilla.
Ylang-ylang and orange in top notes. Dries down rather quickly bringing about a soft, woody, vanillic floral. Stunning!
Jardins de Kerylos
Notes: fig, Sycamore woods.
A burst of juicy figs with grassy notes. Very Mediterranean and green. A must try for lovers of fig scents. Refreshing!
Harmatan Noir
Notes: dried flowers, woods, mint tea.
A medicinal mix of dry herbs and woods. Very dry, slightly smoky with undertones of mint tea. Nothing sweet here. Reminds me of the smell of burning incense. Captivating!
Brulure de Rose
Notes: amber, raspberry, musk, vanilla, cocoa.
A sweet and slightly syrupy rose, along the lines of Parfums de Nicolai Balkis minus the peppery iris. In spite of the notes, not a gourmand rose. More like rose liqueur. Magical!
Hyperessence Matale
Notes: citrus, jasmine, Matale black tea, cedar leaves, musk, pepper.
Crisp and citrusy jasmine with undertones of black tea. Slightly dusty. On the masculine side. Serene!
My uttermost favorites? Brulure de Rose, Ilang Ivohibe, and Aomassai.
The scents can be purchased directly from the Parfumerie Generale online shop as well as The Perfume Shoppe in Canada that currently carries part of the line.
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Entry Filed under: Perfume Reviews
11 Comments Add your own
1. Elle | June 13th, 2006 at 7:53 am
I actually see the direct connection between your banking and PG. There will be a direct connection between my bank account and PG in the very near future. I’m just trying to decide whether to get the seven scent starter kit or a full bottle of Brulure de Rose and Aomassai. The bank account is not happy about your rave reviews.
2. Ina | June 13th, 2006 at 8:18 am
Well, you know what I’m gonna say - get the starter kit. Only because you might fall in love with more which consequently means more full bottle purchases in the future. Do you like my logic?
3. Christina H. | June 13th, 2006 at 8:40 am
Hi Ina!
I loved the Ilang Ivohibe and Rose Brulure! I can’t wait to try the rest of the scents offered!They all sound so good!Thank you so much for reviewing these.
4. Ina | June 13th, 2006 at 9:01 am
Hi, C.! Happy Birthday!!! I think you’ll like Iris Taizo, too.
5. Cait | June 13th, 2006 at 9:24 am
I laughed about you typing in the perfumery’s name into your online banking! I liked your succinct reviews. Must try them.
6. Ina | June 13th, 2006 at 9:28 am
Thanks, Cait!
7. Judith | June 13th, 2006 at 9:37 am
You are an evil, evil woman:) Despite several raves, I was not completely dying for these because I felt PRECISELY the same as you did about the first set. And I even gave away my IP (which was the most wearable) to someone who really wanted it. But now. . . . there goes the bank account!
8. Ina | June 13th, 2006 at 9:42 am
You’ll thank me later!
9. Victoria | June 13th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
I liked Aomassai, because it smelled exactly like my grandmother’s wooden spice box! Not sure if I want to wear it, but I love smelling it from time to time.
10. Ina | June 13th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Wooden spice box! I like that comparison.
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