http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:04:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-28256 Aromascope » Perfume Review: Rousse by Serge Lutens Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:42:07 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-28256 [...] Rousse is all about cinnamon. Not as gourmand and vanilla-heavy as, say, Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium or Fendi’s Theorema. In Rousse, cinnamon is first illuminated by mandarin, enriched by carnation later, and polished by amber and sandalwood in the drydown. Picture Feminite du Bois by Shiseido minus the dried fruit accord and slightly less cedar. As much as I love Serge Lutens fragrances, most of them have a conceptual appeal (which simply means I find it hard to wear them). Rousse seems to be the exception. Not only does it strike me as wonderfully blended and very much wearable but also takes the first place among the latest Serge Lutens offerings, i.e., Chypre Rouge and Mandarine-Mandarin. [...] […] Rousse is all about cinnamon. Not as gourmand and vanilla-heavy as, say, Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium or Fendi’s Theorema. In Rousse, cinnamon is first illuminated by mandarin, enriched by carnation later, and polished by amber and sandalwood in the drydown. Picture Feminite du Bois by Shiseido minus the dried fruit accord and slightly less cedar. As much as I love Serge Lutens fragrances, most of them have a conceptual appeal (which simply means I find it hard to wear them). Rousse seems to be the exception. Not only does it strike me as wonderfully blended and very much wearable but also takes the first place among the latest Serge Lutens offerings, i.e., Chypre Rouge and Mandarine-Mandarin. […]

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1808 Ina Mon, 02 Oct 2006 03:14:08 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1808 MorningOil, I can't recall what Eau de Camille smells like but I'll have to resniff soon. I'm not getting much greenness here. It's mostly spicy. MorningOil, I can’t recall what Eau de Camille smells like but I’ll have to resniff soon. I’m not getting much greenness here. It’s mostly spicy.

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1807 Ina Mon, 02 Oct 2006 03:12:58 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1807 Trina, I'm in the same boat! :) Trina, I’m in the same boat!

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1804 MorningOil Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:45:32 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1804 Actually - it reminds me a little bit of AG Eau de Camille, that combination of greenness and vegetal sweetness, although it much less floral than EdC Actually - it reminds me a little bit of AG Eau de Camille, that combination of greenness and vegetal sweetness, although it much less floral than EdC

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1803 MorningOil Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1803 No question, this is great, complex stuff, rather beautiful but probably pretty easy wearing. I found it quite feminine so it's not for me (not that I mind feminine, just that, well, I did in this one) - a fact which makes me rather unhappy! No question, this is great, complex stuff, rather beautiful but probably pretty easy wearing. I found it quite feminine so it’s not for me (not that I mind feminine, just that, well, I did in this one) - a fact which makes me rather unhappy!

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1802 Trina Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:39:25 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1802 I am *dying* for my decant to get here!!! I am *dying* for my decant to get here!!!

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1801 Ina Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:05:59 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1801 Chaya, I'm cherishing the little sample I have. Weeping over it... Chaya, I’m cherishing the little sample I have. Weeping over it…

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1800 Ina Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:05:17 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1800 Twibbet, Serge has never been particularly concerned with our financial well-being. Twibbet, Serge has never been particularly concerned with our financial well-being.

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1799 Ina Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1799 Leopoldo, you nailed it (pun intended). ;) "A chewy, fruit stewy ambered dessert". Leopoldo, you nailed it (pun intended). “A chewy, fruit stewy ambered dessert”.

]]> http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1798 Ina Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:03:19 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/09/28/mandarine-mandarin-by-serge-lutens/#comment-1798 Patty, LOL!! Patty, LOL!!

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