Dulcemio

For anyone who loves rose in general and orientals in general, I think this is a must-sample.

My sample is long ago used up, but I can still smell it in my mind.

My first thought upon inhaling La Route d'Emeraude is that it reminded me of "Sung" by Alfred Sung, which in turn had strongly suggested to me a more refined and less aldehydic take on "White Shoulders". And no wonder:

ROUTE D'EMERAUDE
Top Notes: Bergamot, Rose oil, Cinnamon
Heart Notes: Jasmine sambac, Moroccan jasmine absolute, Orange blossom, Tuberose
Base Notes: Ambergris, Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk

SUNG
Top Notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Hyacinth, Mandarin, Orange, Ylang-ylang, Lemon
Heart Notes: Iris, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Osmanthus
Base Notes: Amber, Orange wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver

WHITE SHOULDERS
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green notes, Orange blossom, Peach
Heart Notes: Lilac, Gardenia, Spices, Iris, Jasmine, Lily, Lily-of-the-valley, Tuberose
Base Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Civet

There are other perfumes I've tested over the last few years that sprang from the same well as Sung and White Shoulders, though their names escape me now.

But if you love Sung, you will Looooooove La Route d'Emeraude. It takes the smooth jasmine & orange motif to a whole new level of quality and creaminess. Absolutely luscious, with nice projection and longevity.

I think Beige would be suitable for occasions where perfume isn't suitable. Not to say it's too weak or faint to be noticed, it isn't. But it's just so unobtrusive and conservative in terms of what it puts out into the world. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone with strong feelings against it. Indifferent feelings, sure, but no hatred. It's just too pleasant.

I smell mostly quality floral notes in that well-blended tradition Chanel is famous for. Super classy.

I agree with Miaw2's take on this one. I too find it very aldehydic and, like aoe, it also reminds me of withered flowers. There is something sharp and punishing here that sort of assaults my nasal membranes and makes me tense up.
I do recognize, however, the artistry in 31 rue Cambon. A work of art, a "classic" fragrance, well, yes, and perhaps too classic for my taste.

I seem to be on an eternal, frustrated quest for an oriental that is rich and luscious, and yet light and airy enough for warm weather.

I am pleased to say that Speakeasy seems to be, in fact, one of those elusive fragrances.

I was skeptical about the citrus, white musk and mint notes, as they often signify, within a unisex frag, a masculine freshness of which I am not a fan.

As it turns out, Speakeasy judiciously uses these very notes to take the sweet, oriental earthiness I crave and make it warm weather-friendly.

Never has the phrase, "Less is more" been more fitting.