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The Habit Rouge for the ladies?
Hello you snoopers and have a nice evening :)
I'm introducing a new, old fragrance tonight. Huh, how's that possible, you ask?! Well, the Essence Rare fragrance is already a classic that first appeared in 1928, was re-released in 1976 and finally reworked and re-released in 2018. I know that many of you think that reformulated fragrances would always lose quality. That may even be true, but I can't say very much about it yet, because I haven't had fragrances for several generations, since I'm not as old as all of you (... so much for my New Year's resolutions to be a little nicer to you ladies here... :DD), but I also think that not all reformulations necessarily have to be bad.
Anyway, even the perfumer of this fragrance doesn't seem to mind reformulations, especially if you get the honor of being allowed to re-composition a classic fragrance yourself. It is then important to combine proven things from the past with new things, at least according to the perfumer.
Well, since I don't know the 1976 scent and especially the 1928 scent of this one, since I am, as I said, not as old as you are (... I really, REALLY should stop calling you ladies older... :DD), I can't write a comparison test, but however I can tell you my opinion about this scent here and try to describe it as exactly as possible :)
Towards the end the fragrance continues to smell classic with oakmoss, and is still creamy-smooth with powdery scents. Of course the fragrance is also beautifully floral. And that's exactly the kind of floral notes I like in a women's fragrance, because they're neither muggy nor stuffy, but simply feminine. I continue to bet on lily of the valley and jasmine, although the roses can now be smelled more clearly. Besides the flowery sweetness there is another sweetness of vanilla. All in all a really nice scent.
The silage and the durability:*
Although the fragrance appears gentle, it has a strong sillage, so that it will not only be perceived up close for a while. So it smells good and without being oppressive. The durability is also very good, so that you can still smell the fragrance on your skin after ten hours.
Anyway, although I don't know the previous Essence Rare fragrances from Houbigant, I find this one simply very successful and therefore highly recommendable. Maybe it may not be a fragrance for younger people, or for those who don't like that classic touch, but I think it smells very good. It comes across very elegant, has a slightly soapy component and simply smells good.
It is an all-rounder, so in my opinion a fragrance for every season (except perhaps very hot summer days) and can be used discreetly during the day, but above all for the evening and for going out. Definitely test it sometime, it might be worth it!
That brings me to the end of my story. Excuse my age jokes (hey, I find you all but still very sexy... ;DD) and have a nice evening, until next time then :)
I'm introducing a new, old fragrance tonight. Huh, how's that possible, you ask?! Well, the Essence Rare fragrance is already a classic that first appeared in 1928, was re-released in 1976 and finally reworked and re-released in 2018. I know that many of you think that reformulated fragrances would always lose quality. That may even be true, but I can't say very much about it yet, because I haven't had fragrances for several generations, since I'm not as old as all of you (... so much for my New Year's resolutions to be a little nicer to you ladies here... :DD), but I also think that not all reformulations necessarily have to be bad.
Anyway, even the perfumer of this fragrance doesn't seem to mind reformulations, especially if you get the honor of being allowed to re-composition a classic fragrance yourself. It is then important to combine proven things from the past with new things, at least according to the perfumer.
Well, since I don't know the 1976 scent and especially the 1928 scent of this one, since I am, as I said, not as old as you are (... I really, REALLY should stop calling you ladies older... :DD), I can't write a comparison test, but however I can tell you my opinion about this scent here and try to describe it as exactly as possible :)
Towards the end the fragrance continues to smell classic with oakmoss, and is still creamy-smooth with powdery scents. Of course the fragrance is also beautifully floral. And that's exactly the kind of floral notes I like in a women's fragrance, because they're neither muggy nor stuffy, but simply feminine. I continue to bet on lily of the valley and jasmine, although the roses can now be smelled more clearly. Besides the flowery sweetness there is another sweetness of vanilla. All in all a really nice scent.
The silage and the durability:*
Although the fragrance appears gentle, it has a strong sillage, so that it will not only be perceived up close for a while. So it smells good and without being oppressive. The durability is also very good, so that you can still smell the fragrance on your skin after ten hours.
Anyway, although I don't know the previous Essence Rare fragrances from Houbigant, I find this one simply very successful and therefore highly recommendable. Maybe it may not be a fragrance for younger people, or for those who don't like that classic touch, but I think it smells very good. It comes across very elegant, has a slightly soapy component and simply smells good.
It is an all-rounder, so in my opinion a fragrance for every season (except perhaps very hot summer days) and can be used discreetly during the day, but above all for the evening and for going out. Definitely test it sometime, it might be worth it!
That brings me to the end of my story. Excuse my age jokes (hey, I find you all but still very sexy... ;DD) and have a nice evening, until next time then :)
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