Perfume Review: L’Inspiratrice by Divine
L’Inspiratrice is the new addition to Parfums Divine, a French niche perfume line created by Yvon Mouchel. I have a very high appreciation for the entire line, my constant favorites being L’Ame Soeur and Divine. Needless to say, the news of a new scent sent me over the moon, and, while I’ve been thoroughly testing L’Inspiratrice the minute a sample was in my hands, I feel like I cannot quite give it justice just yet - I see new facets each time it touches my skin.
L’Inspiratrice is “a lofty meeting between patchouli and rose” which seems to occur instantly, and immediately breaks up with patchouli disappearing in the crowd of what seems to be white chocolate, ylang-ylang, and white musk. Chocolate isn’t listed as a note, yet there’s a distinct sweet suede-like effect, almost along the lines of Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum but with more floral emphasis and sophistication. L’Inspiratrice strikes me as a very pink scent with a soft, powdery, borderline aldehydic character. It doesn’t quite measure up to the sensual charm of Divine or classic elegance of L’Ame Soeur - it’s less mature, innocent, and perhaps even a bit too modest. Yet I find it so pretty and delectable that it’s impossible to resist. The lasting power is average, and I absolutely adore the bottle (but would make it pink instead).
L’Inspiratrice features the notes of rose, patchouli, ylang-ylang, bergamot, peony, white musk, vetiver, vanilla, tonka bean. It can be purchased directly from the Divine online shop.
Image source: www.divine.fr
15 comments December 12th, 2006