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cItypark 11 years ago 1
Another flanker...?
I have a tester bottle which says "YSL Baby Doll" and "Eau de Toilette magique, Eau de Toilette légère/Magic Eau de Toilette, Light Eau de Toilette". It looks like the one posted by Aquila2110 with the silhouettes of people on its shoulder. As mine is however even a lighter edition (EdT légère) of this flanker (a flanker of the flanker?), it lists only the three following notes: passion fruit (top notes), fresh jasmine (heart notes) and musks (base notes). Either they omitted to put the whole list on the tag or it is a lighter fragrance altogether.

In any way this EdT starts with strong juicy, mouthwatering passion flower, in which the jasmine mixes gently in. It is a very subdued jasmine note while the passion flower still goes on strong. In the base notes the passion flower is less loud but still noticeable while the musk has only a tiny support role.

All in all a wearable spring and summer scent with a tropical vibe which is quite noticeable and stays for quite a while when sprayed abundantly. The whole flanker business is beyond me, but probably because in the end I don't care that much for this perfume.
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cItypark 11 years ago 1
Take a hint ...
... from the name: this is NOT a strong scent. It starts with fresh-flowery notes joined after some minutes by a very noticeable sour cherry which melts into the flowers and stays there for some time.

Unfortunately, I can not add as to the development of the dry down as SUBTIL then disappears. Too bad - especially as it is an edp - it is very likeable and fits well for a carefree day in the city. Perhaps it performs better in other seasons?
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cItypark 11 years ago 2
Soothing spices
Do you know the feeling, when after a long flight you are jet lagged and you eat a real Thai curry and it makes you feel alright again? Though DÉLICE D`ÉPICES smells very differently from any curry, it can give that same soothing feeling.

The fragrance reminds me more of baked apples (popular in Winter in Europe) with a huge amount of cinnamon, the cardamon adding a little spice. I don't get the citrus in the beginning and it stays pretty much linear the whole time - but then it is summer - until it softens due to the vanilla.

I don't have the bottle shown above, but a clear glass bottle in a yellowish metal cylinder, the refill version, perhaps?
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cItypark 11 years ago 1
10
Bottle
5
Sillage
5
Longevity
10
Scent
In for a surprise
I had tested INFUSION D'IRIS several times - always inside in air-conditioned environment - and every time it gave off an aura of an impeccably dressed, elegant, unapproachable woman. There was a cold, slightly powdery vibe.
When I came upon a good deal for a big bottle, I could not resist though I remained a bit skeptical. However now in summer it bloomed to a wonderful warm powdery floral-fresh scent.
It is perfect for office and libraries, in that point I agree with Lola82, however I think ID'I should be worn in summer.
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cItypark 11 years ago 2
5
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
9
Scent
Floral patchouli
Yesterday I got mostly patchouli softened by the lilac, and a pinch of lime. In the base notes the patchouli recedes and perhaps the vanilla makes the whole composition powdery, but I can not smell it on its own. This might be due to the weather though LONDON seems to be perfectly fit for summer as well.
The name however - does not remind me of London at all, except if you hang around in one of the many parks in spring.

BTW my tester bottle has the following notes written on it:
Top Notes: Neroli, Lime, Lilac leaves
Heart Notes: Heliotrope, Seringa, Jasmine
Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber
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