Comments on: Perfume Review: La Voilette de Madame by Guerlain

By: Aromascope » Stoned by Solange Azagury-Partridge

Aromascope » Stoned by Solange Azagury-Partridge — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:00:14 +0000

[...] Before I dwell on the scent, I’d like to mention one peculiar fact about Stoned: it’s said to contain diamond dust. I’m not sure exactly what that means and how it affects the fragrance or why it’s even necessary in perfume. To be honest, I’m puzzled. Nevertheless, I choose to blindly follow my nose which declares over and over again its unconditional love affair with Stoned. It’s amusing at times to observe where your nose takes you. With Stoned, it took me to the paths well-traveled, so to speak, for I kept finding more and more similarities with some of my other favorite perfumes. This chameleon of a scent first resembled Voilette de Madame by Guerlain. Later it was Orchidee Blanche by L’Artisan. Then all of a sudden the drydown became almost a dead ringer for L’Air de Rien by Miller Harris. Upon further sniffs, I got Bois d’Armenie by Guerlain and Cashmere for Men by Cristiano Fissore. At this point you might say, “Forget it! It’s hardly worth it”, and you’ll be much mistaken for, despite its kindred spirit, Stoned is a scent of its own merit. Moreover, it’s multifaceted and multidimensional. The initial sweet, powdery notes of heliotrope and rose create a baby-powder-like effect but it doesn’t end there. The real transformation happens when labdanum and musk enter the scene – we get some animalic action. The drydown has a slightly dirty, mossy undertone which gives it a soft vintage effect. All that combined with the excellent staying power, truly funky bottle, and a hefty price tag makes Stoned unbelievably irresistible: you’re stoned indeed. [...]

By: Aromascope » Best of 2006

Aromascope » Best of 2006 — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 07:10:16 +0000

[...] Voilette de Madame by Guerlain – exquisite animalic floral that has no rivals. [...]

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:17:30 +0000

Elle, wah!! This is not good, not good at all. We must write a petition!

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:16:59 +0000

Cait, LOL! But I have to agree.

By: Elle

Elle — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:52:23 +0000

SOB!!!! I called Paris and they only have the snail bottle. The woman I spoke to seemed quite sure it would not be introduced in any other bottles. I’m *praying* she was just completely out of the loop and any day now regular bottles will be introduced…but she seemed quite sure of her information. Back to sobbing….

By: Cait

Cait — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:01:21 +0000

I loved this one when I visited le 68. It was the most interesting thing I smelled on that visit or in a long time. It smelled poopy and I loved it.

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:40:20 +0000

Robin, Nuit d’Amour doesn’t even come close to Voilette de Madame. It’s truly swoon-worthy. Nuit d’Amour is formidable.

By: violetnoir

violetnoir — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:43:14 +0000

Just as I was shaking my fist at the formidable House of Guerlain (did you see boisdejasmin’s review on Nuit d’amour?), you come along with this post Ina and have me swooning again.

Dang!!!

Hugs!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:45:06 +0000

Same to you hon! I wish I could have stayed longer. I am so glad I got to meet you!

By: Ina

Ina — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:10:53 +0000

Nancy, it was wonderful to meet you, too! Did you get 1 oz of parfum then?