Friday, 2 October 2015

Eau de Madeleine by Au Pays de la Fleur D'Oranger



Today I am wearing Eau de Madeleine by Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger.

It is initially a tad disconcerting since the perfume becomes a milky juice when the spray hits the skin.  But a slight dab and it disappears leaving behind a fabulous trail of leathery floral cream.

I instantly like this one.  It’s like bumping into an old friend whom you haven’t seen for ages and instantly finding yourself happy, laughing and hugging.

It pretty much goes straight in at middle to base notes with the opening offering me rose with a slightly spicy edge.  The perfume unravels itself to reveal creamy sandalwood with subtle vanilla undertones and a wonderful leathery element bathing my skin in something truly delicious.

If you’re unsure of full-on leather perfumes this may be a good one to try.  It isn’t wicked like Serge Noire, Roja Dove’s Scandal or Jovoy’s Les Liturgies des Heures, since the vanilla and sandalwood tame it to soft suede shoe/handbag/belt tones rather than kinky boots/whips. 

It’s good though, I hope it has staying power to match the creamy, smoky calmness it exudes.


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