Continuing with the jasmine fest, here are a few more worthy of consideration…
Jasmin Eau de Parfum by L’Orientaliste took me by surprise — I don’t know much about this line, but now I’d like to try more. Jasmin is a sort of middle-of-the-road soliflore, not so heavy and rich as Serge Lutens A La Nuit or Bruno Acampora Jasmin, nor so light and summery as the Chantecaille under consideration yesterday. The base is woody and warm and has a nice earthy finish, and a hint of spice in the dry down gives it a sultry feel after an hour or so. It is not a terribly complex fragrance, and I wouldn’t call it a powerhouse in terms of lasting power, but it is very nicely done and reasonably priced at $56 for 50 ml. If you’ve tried anything else by L’Orientaliste, do comment…
