Nose: Olivier Polge
Notes according to Fragrantica: “Top notes are Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange and Lime; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and May Rose; base notes are White Musk, Orris Root, Cedar and Vanilla.”
Year: 2015 (?)
Like a fizzy late 2010’s…Chanel iris. Clean. A bit sugary.
I don’t love this and I don’t hate this. It’s nice to own. I love the aesthetic.
Nose: Anne Flipo (Frederic Malle)
Notes: Tarragon, basil, galbanum, sandalwood and patchouli.
Year: 2024 (originally 1973)
It’s not a bad reiteration of the original. It’s actually very good. …Very green. Very…vintage. Memorable.
Many people smelling this one won’t like it. Because they’ll claim it’s too “old lady” for them. But…it’s of its time. And if you appreciate it as a great reproduction of the original 1970’s fragrance you may be able to understand it better. …It’s…sharp. Pungent. It bites your nose. But…it’s that haunting oakmoss of the original that is faintly present in some homage in the Anne Flipo version. It’s…an experience. …And while some people might not be comfortable wearing it I would. Of course I’d be cautious to wear it wisely…but…it’s worth having if you enjoy perusing the olfactory past.
Longevity is moderate. Sillage is moderate.
Keen to Cross the Pond 
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