Jean Desprez

I keep reading how the original formulation is absolutely glorious (it is), and the reformulation is a shadow of its former self (somewhat true). I purchased samples of both vintage and current BaV, and they both smell fantastic....

When I imagine a ball at the huge royal castle, Versailles, I see loads of candlelights and colours, I hear music and people laughing, I feel various textures like velvet and silk, I taste sweets and wine - and I smell flowers, spices… and musk. From...