Perfume Review: Songes by Annick Goutal
March 27th, 2007
I chose to start my spring floral series with Annick Goutal whose floral compositions blend with spring weather exceptionally. Such scents as Eau du Ciel, Eau du Camille, Quel Amour!, Eau d’Hadrien possess such an aerial, fresh character that I find very easy if not love, definitely appreciate on spring days. I’m yet to explore the soliflores - Le Jasmin, La Violette, Le Chevrefeuille, Neroli. Meanwhile, my biggest admiration goes to their latest creation - Songes.
For me Songes is a perfect pick for the seasonal transition - its tropical floral warmth cuddles while spring comes to its full swing. Inspired by a night walk in an exotic garden on the island of Mauritius, Songes is the olfactory replica of the most intoxicating white floral bouquet - frangipani, jasmine, ylang-ylang. In contrast to most Annick Goutal fragrances, Songes is bold, sultry, intense. It greets you with heady frangipani and ylang-ylang and only takes seconds for jasmine to absorb the blend with its indolic charm. The effect is creamy, with a distinct “dirty”, slightly bitter undertone. The longer you wear Songes, the more it captivates and embraces. This succulent potion truly has no rivals.
Songes features the notes of frangipani, tiare, jasmine, incense, vanilla, copahu balm, pepper, ylang-ylang, vetiver, sandalwood, amber, styrax. I’ve tried Songes in both eau de toilette and eau de parfum, and, while I find both concentrations equally amazing, I much prefer eau de parfum (which is what I used for this review). Eau de toilette is much less heady and vanillic.
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11 Comments Add your own
1. newproducts | March 27th, 2007 at 2:52 am
Le sigh. I so wish this one worked for me. Alas, I get strong B.O. from it. Wish I could find a scent that smelled like how I imagine Songes must smell on others.
2. Marina | March 27th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Le Jasmin!!…Sorry, saw the name and got excited
I am a little obsessed with it at the moment, as you might have noticed.
But, yes, Songes. Amazingly beautiful, adore it. Lovely review!!
3. Elle | March 27th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Definitely an underappreciated line. I *adore* Songes. Didn’t wear it much in winter, but need to go dig it out now.
4. violetnoir | March 27th, 2007 at 10:45 am
EdP all the way, babe!
Songes was one of the few new standout fragrances of 2006. I love it! And that bottle…simply gorgeous!
Hugs!
5. Ina | March 27th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Minsun, have you tried both EDT and EDP? What a shame… maybe the trick is to apply just a tiny bit.
6. Ina | March 27th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Marina, yes, yes, I know. Le Jasmin. I shall try it very, very soon.
7. Ina | March 27th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Elle, all of a sudden I’ve found so many AGs I actually love! I don’t know if it’s due to change in taste or what but it’s becoming one of my favorite lines.
8. Ina | March 27th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Robin, I agree all the way!
The bottle is indeed a marvel.
9. CindyN | March 27th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Love this one! Particularly in the EDP. Thanks, Ina
10. Ina | March 28th, 2007 at 12:02 am
Cindy, you’re very welcome. Glad to please.
11. Rosie | April 4th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Songes is simply amazing… I have two bottles of the EDP, and I cannot get enough of it. As someone who formerly hated florals, this is saying quite a bit!
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