DutchSniffer

Galimard Ma Faute is a pretty true lily-of-the-valley scent. I'd expected this to be a more summery scent due to the citrus top notes, but those disappear rapidly so it feels like a true spring scent.

Right in the midst of winter, smelling spring is very uplifting, even moreso now currently the temperatures outside are unseasonally mild, you'd almost think spring is just around the corner... NOT! (it is only Dec 24 2012)

Drydown is supposed to have more patchouli, which makes it suitable for wearing in the midst of winter. Feeling happy!

Expected this to be a dreaded aldehydic floral but can't see aldehydes in the listed notes and definitely does not leave that impression. Instead it is a classic fruity floral = not übersweet and fleeting like modern fruity florals but much better behaved and great lassssting powerrr!
I wished to be familiar with Chanel No. 19 as it would be neat to compare both side-by-side! Sofar.. Lapis Lazuli goes above expectations.