It has the ardor of a sparkling wine, the elegance of a festive decoration, the flavors of a generous table. It is the promise of a festive Christmas, of a New Year's Eve which joyfully crowns the year. It all starts with notes of citrus and the sparkling zest of grapefruit. A floral heart of rose and lily of the valley, enhanced by the sweet subtlety of patchouli, is then revealed. The finish is marvelous: the effervescence of an exquisite nectar, the passion of a divine musk. It is the contrast between its zesty notes and its sweet aromas which creates all the brilliance of this perfume, but it is the patchouli which gives it its festive heart.
Perfumed secret: originally from Indonesia, patchouli has been used in perfumery since the mid-19th century. He suffered for a long time from the sulphurous reputation of false socialites who were particularly fond of his sweet scents. It was only much later, in the 1960s and 1970s, that patchouli, hailed by hippies, was elevated to the rank of aromatic emblem and became the symbol of exoticism, freedom and sensuality.