Comments on: Perfume Review: Caramel Sunset by Comptoir Sud Pacifique

By: Sofia

Sofia — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:04:11 +0000

I have worn Abricot Vanille for several years. But when I bought a new bottle last month it didn’t smell the same, at all. I have smelled it at different stores after that, and it smells synthetic and not at all as good. Does anyone know if the have reformulated this?
So happy if anyone could give me an answer, because if it is not possible to buy a new bottle that smell the way I liked it, then I have better move on and find a new signature scent. Thanks!

By: Cara

Cara — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:26:05 +0000

I like many CSP scents…including and especially Caramel Sunset. :0) It is a tropical scent that doesn’t go plastic on my skin.

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:29:13 +0000

Nicole, where else have you see CSP bashing? I believe it’s the first time I mention them on this blog. Clueless doesn’t apply, I’m afraid, as I’ve smelled them all, well, with the exception of a few older, discontinued ones. Oh, and yes, Vanilla Abricot, for instance, can be easily replaced by L’Aromarine Vanilla. In fact, I much prefer the latter which I also purchased at Anthropologie for $18 and happily wear. Much better lasting power, too. It’s not about bashing, it’s about good, quality product.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:18:33 +0000

I’m getting tired of all the CSP bashing. It’s a little clueless and yes, narrow-minded but mostly clueless. ‘Cheap vanillas’ at Sephora to rival Comptoir Sud Pacifique? You’re losing credibility. Disappointing.

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:31:37 +0000

Niney, thank you for your input! I truly appreciate it, and I completely agree with you. No, I don’t think smelling like leather or woods is superior. My frustration in this case was targeted towards the abundance of sugary scents from CSP. After all, the line didn’t start out like that. It’s always a matter of preference. I just wish certain lines offered more options.

By: Niney

Niney — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:29:32 +0000

I don’t think smelling like leather,wood,musk or incense is any more superior to smelling of sweet candies or fruits.If you think about it scenting yourself like leather(cow hide) is down right weird! I love a varietty of scents including perfumes with all of the above except leather.Lets keep an open mind.My family often think I’m strange when I wear some of my Lutens.It’s all about how you choose to scent your body.Some cultures think all perfumes stink prefer,au naturel.I’ve enjoyed this site but felt the need to comment for the first time.

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:28:08 +0000

Lena, amen, sistah! Yes, CSP did indeed used to be much more versatile. Perhaps it is the result of being sold, I’m not aware of that. Harmonie Creole was indeed a nice scent.

By: Elena Singh

Elena Singh — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:22:36 +0000

I still lament the days before the CSP’s entry into mass market and reformulation of their scents (didn’t they get bought or sold or something like that?)..They had some interesting scents like Harmonie Creole, Motu, The, Les Enfants du Soleil (a bit of a later scent) and others. What happened? Even their beautiful silver, orange and yellow metal or tuquoise glass bottles were done with in favor of some cheap-looking bottles targeting pre-teen audience.
And don’t get me started on puritan obsession with smelling “clean”. We are not supposed to smell “clean” all the time, in every way. We are not made out of plastic (even though glossy magazines tell us we should), we are flesh and blood.

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:26:02 +0000

Kris, I like your academic approach to the matter. Thank you! I can’t help but agree. I just hope they don’t start making perfumes that smell like hot dogs or beer. Eep!

By: Ina

Ina — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:21:35 +0000

Robin, um, I hope I made myself clear.