Description
The latest edition, LOVE SHOT will thrill all fans of the current collection, but also of modern chypre fragrances in general. The composition was signed by perfumer of the house of Givaudan, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, who also created last year’s edition Sweet Morphine for the house of Ex Nihilo.
Love Shot follows after Sweet Morphine which was launched in 2015 and which initiated the subcollection EX NIHILO LES INTERDITES. The composition was created as a modern chypre, interpreted as affirmation of Parisian femininity, which is free-spirited and sophisticated. The key notes of the composition are passionate raspberries whose irresistible fruity aspect is enriched with warm and seductive blend of leather and musk.
The fragrance Love Shot will be available in 50ml and 100ml flacons. Love Shot was launched in 2016.
innasan – :
There are quite a lot of bad reviews on this, but I find it appealing and interesting. I can pick out peony, raspberry, bergamot, quite a lot of gritty patchouli, vetiver, and just a bit of leather. The vetiver is a dry and airy, yet also a bit musty, but I don’t mind that. I wouldn’t typically reach for a raspberry perfume and definitely not for a patchouli perfume, but the combinations here seem to balance out nicely. As time passes, a creamier note develops. Well blended. I would say it leans feminine, but I wouldn’t find it shocking on a man. To me, this would be very wearable in the fall or winter. Also in the evening- it’s a little bit sexy. There isn’t a lot of projection, but it makes it’s presence known periodically as it pleases. Like an illusive predatory jungle cat. 7.5/10.
valek_messi – :
I can sort of see the Bottega Veneta comparison but only if one diluted 1 part BV into 3 parts raspberry Kool-Aid. Bottega Veneta is much more sophisticated and smells more expensive, IMO. I’m finding this one a little nauseating.
Skazochniccam – :
Very very disappointing; the opening just came out a whisper of a faint musk, a non-sweet berry like hint in the background, and that dull, austere leather note.
Basically, a diluted and strangely ‘muffled’ Tuscan Leather – which I’m not even any fan of at all.
To think I had to tread carefully into the hyper-luxurious inner alcove of marbled paved flooring of Harrod’s famous Perfume Parlour in order to sample this! Oh dear
My rating: 3/10
skarlett – :
This is a leather chypre all the way on me, no raspberries or musk at all, just patchouli, leather and oakmoss.
Definitely try before you buy, not an esy one this.
groverman – :
Strong and long lasting perfume, with amazing sillage! I can definitely pick up raspberry, leather, musc and moreover patchouli. The thing is: it is pretty linear from start to finish and it can feel “heavy” at times, making me feel nauseous… Probably the strong patchouli.
lom1985 – :
This incredible fragrance is like a raspberry souffle! Thanks @catndale for more info. I can pick out a creamy peony note; must be the jasmine & vanilla creating that effect. ♡♡♡♡
kostjadzjy – :
I fell head over heels in love with this perfume. While checking prices online I noticed that several notes are missing in the perfume pyramid of fragrantica (source: ex nihilo paris):
Olfactory notes
Top
Bergamot, Pink Berries, Peony
Heart
Jasmine, Patchouli, Raspberry Accord
Base
Vetiver, Leather Accord, Vanilla, Musk
this perfume bears a certain resemblance to bottega veneta
btw: mrsg34’s review is spot on and was indeed smelling patchouli
yaoimangahentai – :
Very heavy, feminine, I would say for a lady 45+
Nice to have in a sample as a go-out evening scent, but not a full bottle.
Reminds me of a cheap perfume I had when I was small…
alun76 – :
Can any lucky owner of this perfume part with a small sample? Nice to see that it’s longevity is great as is with one of the house’s other perfumes, Sweet Morphine!
Would love to try LS! (great name)
lexx-2108 – :
This and Sweet Morphine, both created by the same nose have an incredible airy sense to them as in your not quite wearing them, theyr’e just following you around all day? Both incedibly beautiful perfumes with tremendous lasting power, you get the impression of a linear scent then all of a sudden a beautiful waft swings your way!. On first spray I swore I smelt some patchouli though not listed, just ever so lightly, which made way for the raspberry, not too sweet, rather tart, then a light leather mixed within a musk, quite beautiful.
There is a slight animalic feel to this but not skankily so if you will! Just a suggestion of it.
plast – :
Gorgeous – sophisticated, feminine and just beautiful. I sprayed lightly first thing in the morning and it got progressively more sultry. Lasted all day and some. Highly recommended!