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Fragrances -> Unlisted Brand -> Parfums
Delrae: Bois de Paradis
Overall rating
4.4
Number of reviews 5
80% would buy this product
again.
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Reviewed by shannong
on 9/15/2003 9:47:00 PM  |
I
received a sample of this in a swap from a very sweet swapper. Since
the notes have been reviewed, I won't repeat them here. Actually, on
my skin, this reminds me immediately of fall weather and my
grandmother baking a homemade pumpkin pie--I smell nothing but the
cinammon and for some reason, nutmeg. This is too spicey for my
tastes, but nice and unique if you like spicey-sweet gourmand
scents. Definitely a great fall/winter scent.
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| Reviewed by impishnature
on 9/10/2003 11:36:00 AM |
Very
beautiful mix of mellowed, rich fruit, light woods, a little spice
and maybe a non-heady, non-bright floral like marigold sneaking in
there (?), but the actual notes are bergamot, rose, blackberry,
cinnamon, cedar, balsam and amber. Nice to see the blackberry done
rich (but not too jammy, like L'Artisan), and the combination with
the woods makes this a mellow, luscious fruitywood
scent.
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| Reviewed by Eliz26
on 8/24/2003 11:01:00 AM |
What
a gorgeous scent! On me, a lighter, fruitier Feminite de Bois
without the cedary sharpness and less spice. At first, I detect a
very soft, fresh floral fragrance that develops into a spiced
blackberry scent that is still very subtle. The woods soon emerge
and the result is a woody amber with a touch of blackberry. Perfect
for late summer into fall. My husband also finds this absolutely
delicious.
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| Reviewed by rubykris
on 3/4/2003 10:45:00 AM |
A
beautiful, well-balanced blend of fruits, woods, and spices, Bois de
Paradis is reminiscent of Serge Lutens Bois et Fruits, with a bit
more emphasis on the fruits.
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| Reviewed by msp12
on 1/20/2003 6:40:00 PM |
With
Noir Épices as my first introduction to parfumeur Michel Roudnitska,
son of Edmond Roudnitska, I was immediately intrigued when I learned
of his collaboration with Delrae Roth to design fragrances which
would evoke the mood of San Francisco. According to the press
release, three fragrances debuted in November 2002: Bois de Paradis,
Eau Illuminé and Amoureuse. Whilst I do not pretend to understand
what makes these fragrances peculiarly San Franciscan (for me,
nothing can be as evocative of the fog and romance of the city by
the bay as L’heure Bleue), they are nevertheless fine examples of
harmony and subtle elegance. To my amateur nose, the top notes hold
together so well for the first hour that I cannot distinguish among
them. In the dry down, the middle and base notes begin to diverge
and melt away in a pleasant and delicate manner. Overall, these are
well-crafted fragrances, however, I must take away a point for their
price: $125 for 1.7 oz. Subtlety should not cost this much. Bois de
Paradis is by far my favorite of the three, both for its scent and
lasting power. The initial burst is so much like passion fruit that
I was surprised to read that the top note is bergamot and the
heartnotes are French rose, cinnamon and blackberry. Only after an
hour or so does a delicious blackberry scent emerge supported by the
most subtle woods and a little amber. If you are interested in
fragrances like MPG’s Fraiche Passiflore or Rose Muskissime, but do
not enjoy their prominent sweetness or musky dry down, I would
recommend sampling Bois de Paradis. For more information, go to
http://www.art-et-parfum.com/delrae.htm
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