Perfume Review: L’Inspiratrice by Divine
December 12th, 2006
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.
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15 Comments Add your own
1. Judith | December 12th, 2006 at 7:20 am
Love the notes, love Divine perfumes (esp. L’ame Soeur and L’homme de Coeur), but “too modest” gives me pause. . . .Well, I must sample it in any case!
2. Elle | December 12th, 2006 at 7:41 am
I almost ordered this unsniffed based on those fab notes, but, like Judith, “too modest” gives me pause and so does “innocent” - not sure what this says about me. Immodest hussy?
And I keep coming back to your description of this as pink. I love the color in flowers and even some of my clothes, but not when it comes to the feel of a scent. Still, I hope I do find it works on me since I love the bottle and I’ve really adored their other scents and it would be nice for them to have another sibling to sit next to them.
3. Sara | December 12th, 2006 at 8:16 am
I tested this yesterday and I agree with your review. I don’t think I will purchase this one but I’m loving the little sample they sent me.
4. March | December 12th, 2006 at 8:57 am
Well, this was very interesting. I’ve read other reviews making it sound much more “bombshell.” I’m sure I’ll sample it anyway, but it sounds like the earth will not be moving for me.
5. leopoldo | December 12th, 2006 at 11:01 am
I thought it seemed pretty sultry, but maybe I should have just stuck with the pretty…
6. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 1:51 pm
Judith, sample you must!
7. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
Elle, what a smart thing to do to not order unsniffed!
I wish I loved it with a passion for the sake of that bottle.
8. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
Sara, glad to know I’m not alone.
9. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
March, it’s not a bombshell to me at all.
10. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
Leo, sultry goes, too. Sultry and pretty.
11. chayaruchama | December 12th, 2006 at 3:00 pm
So, baby-
Is it not me?
Too pretty?
12. Ina | December 12th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
Chaya, not 100% sure it’s you but you might quite like it.
13. Marina | December 12th, 2006 at 4:43 pm
Please don’t give them ideas about pink bottles!
I think it smells just like the color of that bottle looks 
14. Ina | December 13th, 2006 at 1:36 am
Marina, too late, baby, too late.
15. Parfums Raffy - Online Perfume, cologne, fragrance store | June 2nd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Anyone know if this perfume or samples are still available? It looks like this site is not very functional and has been left in a state of partial disrepair.
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