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biba57 – :
This is unusual. I wear it in hot weather as the helio is stronger in warm temps, there is definitely a gingery aspect which bites more (not that this ginger really bites), in cooler weather. I prefer the soap which is delicious, gentle and a really excellent creamy/powdery almondy treat, kind to hands. I won’t replace my bottle because I prefer Piver’s Heliotrope Blanc, I can do without the bit of spice, but this soap is a regular buy xx
kamran074 – :
not as gingery as I hoped when I looked at ranking of notes! where is the ginger? can’t smell it at all.
Ginger would have added a nice lift to this! To me this
smells like a scented eraser that’s been soaked in vanilla, caramel, heliotrope and something slightly sour-ish (either apple or orange). Dusty-rubbery gourmand if you will. Those looking for ginger, I don’t recommend this.
cupeer1512595 – :
Oh. Unlike almost everyone else here, I am not too impressed with this. It’s very light, almost transparent. The ginger is faint. I can make out something vaguely resembling heliotrope, but mostly on me it’s a sweet and rather artificial weak floral.
I also have the cardamom one in this series and am similarly unthrilled by that. It’s a real shame because the premise is great – heliotrope and ginger, wow! And the packaging is adorable. But the actual scent? Not so much.
azamat21041982 – :
This one’s lovely. Subtle winter florals.
Not for those wishing to leave a trail. This is more for those whose fragrance is for indulging themselves.
The gourmand notes are present, but do not dominate. The spices also are in the background.
It all combines beautifully to provide a just-there creaminess over which the florals float effortlessly.
bws282speagoessenda – :
Very light that i can hardly detect it on my skin after an hour. Would need to re-test, but doubt i will as it didn’t seem to last on me.
mbosyakov – :
Heliotrope is my favorite flower and ingredient in perfume. This is a heliotrope that has been sugar coated with sweeter gourmand scents of ginger caramel and vanilla. Sometimes it smells of caramel apple. It’s not what I’m used to in fragrances but the heliotrope does stand out and it’s pleasant, sweet and playful, something to wear when I want to go out with the girls and not have to worry about what my date thinks of my fragrance. This is girly and innocent, not complex and very feminine. I’m loving my new found taste in vanilla and gourmand notes but I’m taking it one fragrance at a time.
jozeb – :
Almond flour cookies with a little vanilla extract, dusted with powdered sugar and just a hint of freshly grated ginger. This is not hot and spicy, nothing like gingerbread or holiday cakes with cinnamon, but it is mouth wateringly delicious anyway, in a different way. Fragonard never ceases to amaze me. Very similar to Guerlain’s L’Instant Magique, but it is simpler, more streamlined, and not quite as sweet/gourmand. But yes, it does smell like almond cookies and powder.
АлимханБ – :
A new favorite of mine. I love it.
I have sampled several in Fragonards garden series, and this one stands out. It is unique, but very versatile. Heliotrope is the headliner, but my uneducated nose can`t detect the ginger… I do however get a wiff of vanilla, which is not listed…
Well anyway. Good buy!
Nick85 – :
I have now had chance to sample this and I feel it does indeed have hints of Gran de Soleil – the same dry creamy spiciness. They share cinnamon, heliotrope and vanilla. This is a lot more easy to wear but still ‘different’. Very almondy (the heliotrope).
evgenij – :
This is another successful blind buy for me from the wonderful house of Fragonard. Heliotrope with a little ginger, this is so lovely. Sillage and longevity could be better, but I am still very happy with my purchase. Powdery, spicy and soft, this is my kind of perfume. I am new to the Fragonard perfumes but if the two that I have already own are anything to go by , then I am in for some wonderful perfumes, and happy days smelling new perfumes. Happy days to come.
dorvsvs – :
This is beautiful! Powdery sweet heliotrope, and I’m sure I smell a touch of rose in it. Usually I can’t stand ginger in perfume, but it’s not strong or sharp here at all. Reminds me of Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste a bit 🙂
Deroxivtff – :
I was a bit concerned that the ginger maybe overpowering but thankfully it is not at all. The heliotrope dominates. I love heliotrope so I’m not complaining. Its a not too sweet slightly spiced cherry pie. I cant imagine anyone not liking this fragrance.
Perhaps a comforting scent, perfect for chill out days and perhaps autumn and winter months in particular.
A totally feminine fragrance with moderate sillage and 4-5hr longevity.
Menjt981Negeltzex – :
Subtle and powdery. More spicy than gingery and the heliotrope adds the floral scent.
GUGA – :
I did get my hands on this. Thanks to the French shopper. Now, I received it in the dead of summer, humidity and heat and more soupy than ever, oh did I say humidity. Anyways, I knew I had to try it in winter. The ginger is what makes this a cold weather fragrance. I love love love heliotrope, anything with heliotrope, powder, almond, sometimes some sweetness I adore. So that name drew me in. Well, I tried this today, first real dip in temperatures in the northeast, and WOW is all I can say. Does this ever work in the cold weather! It’s a small bottle, and it’s for winter, so between this and Bond New Haarlem and a few of the Guerlain Elixir’s which are anytime, this most likely will be worn this winter, but not for social events, only just running around and nothing special. I really like it, but doubt I would purchase again. I might though, but it’s a winter fragrance all the way. Everyday, no boyfriend material here. No alluring anyone, just as the one reviewer said, something to put on when in between or bored that day. It doesn’t last long either, few hours maybe. However, others may still smell you. Not real strong either. Nice, but nothing to write home about.
AndreyUnloaldeeme – :
Notes listed on the sample I received from Fragonard:
Head:bergamote, orange
Heart:rose, cinnamon, ginger, apple,
Bottom:heliotrop, vanila, tonka bean, toffee
The scent is really beautiful. Soft, sweet. I was afraid it would be sharp because of the ginger but it is so well blended with the caramel note. Such a fine, delicate fragrance.
AllexP – :
I love this scent so much, a beautiful heliotrope, smelling just picked with morning dew still lingering on its tiny petals in the opening notes. The fresh ginger comes in also very fresh and almost wet smelling, It mixes beautifully with the floral and in the middle notes I get a note of pure almond. Not sure where this comes from but it is gorgeous. The spice comes out more in the drydown to balance the sweetness of the florals and ginger. This is an unusual and well balanced scent. I cannnot think of any other perfume quite like it. It smells like a niche scent but is much cheaper, thankfully. Fragonard quality is amazing. I will defintely be trying more of these latest releases and I know another bottle of this little beauty is in my future as well.
raminoski15 – :
To answer Kew’s qyestion, it doesn t have anything to do with Grain de Soleil. it is all about Heliotrope with a slight gingery opening. This is a very soft fragrance with quite a poor longevity whereas Grain de Soleil is strong and powerful.
I do not get any spices in Heliotrope Gingembre. However this is a very lovely fragrance and I would love to have it in my wardrobe. This is the kind of fragrance I like wearing when I am bored with my favorites. Just calming.
djonidep – :
I am very much looking forward to trying this- will request a sample when I order the wonderful Grain de Soleil. Are the two similar? It’s the dry powdery note I love most about Grain De Soleil.
chatnk.ru – :
Wonderful gorgeous heliotrope and ginger truly something to behold I chose this as one of my free samples with my order. Next order will be for a full bottle. This I love.This is it Fragonard at their best.A must have.
grlink – :
A lovely blend of heliotrope sweetness, delicious, fresh ginger and the slightest spiciness! It doesn’t have strong sillage or longevity but I kept smelling my wrist because of the alluring smell. I received samples of Fragonard’s new garden scent line without having ordered any. I have only ordered from them once before and am really impressed with their customer service at this point. @Deppaholic: You can order directly from their website.
NUSHKA900 – :
The nicest of the new Garden series by my beloved Fragonard house. This really is all about heliotrope for me, i dont even get ginger at all. Nothing earthshattering, but a nice heliotrope. Stayingpower is ok, a few hours.