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WetteNist – :
What a well blended classy and elegant fragrance this is. I blind bought it 15 years ago and still love it despite not being a fan of other white flowers fragrances. It’s the beautiful orange blossom that stands out for me. It’s one of the few fragrances that always gets me compliments from both men and women of all ages. 24 is an example of how a base note vanilla should be done, barely discernable, unlike some current screechy vanilla bombs. Some reviewers mention patchouli which my nose can’t detect, which is a good thing, as along with vanilla, I dislike patchouli overload. I have both the EDP and edt (both current) and both have incredible longevity. 2 sprays of either on my skin is more than enough and lasts 24 hours, and days on clothing. Well done Hermes.
OXonjaldB – :
24 Faubourg is not vintage due to an age. It is vintage due to an approach. It doesn’t belong to the 90’s. It is designed to belong to the 70’s and even 60’s which is a marvelous idea as is. The performance here is an added value. It is a charming and classy scent. Or rather classy and charming. The only fragrance I am capable of comparing with is Ysatis and seems very strange to me that it isn’t listed as a reference. They both are second cousins once removed, although 24 is my favourite. Do I like it? Actually I love it! It dawned on me that my chemistry bears the strange ability to derive soap notes from any balsamic or chypre fragrances especially when there is no soap mentioned or considered at all (no aldehides obviously here) . So what I get from 24 Faubourg is a handful of smashed white flower petals and a single iris petal well soaked in an aromatic soap foam. The amber in the composition is actually the soap dish. It puts all pieces together and amounts to a truly lovely composition – artificially vintage and timeless. The only thing I definitely can’t get here is the sweetness which is the sweetest fact of all. 5:5. It deserves it.
megajack013 – :
I think if you asked me today to pick my most favorite perfume, 24 Faubourg EDP would top my list. It is so classy, creamy, and sophisticated. It lasts longer than most perfumes on my skin, and it projects really well. I have to be careful not to spray too much because although I love being enveloped in the smell, people at work do not like strong scents. This is my most favorite Hermes perfume.
xas26 – :
I’m a big fan of Maurice Roucel and most of his creations work for me. However, 24 Faubourg is much sweeter than I expected. It may be that my skin chemistry is incompatible with this opulent scent because, instead of flowers, I can only smell these stupid fruity notes, mostly peach and orange. I should have learned a long time ago that any fragrance containing the peach note doesn’t agree with my skin at all.
tolik1010 – :
Tested it yesterday. Even though it is not my cup of tea, i can’t say it is bad. It is old school and opulent, very powdery and a bit stinky. This is for folks who like to get noticed. What i find interesting, is that it is not really loud. It commands attention, but remains elegant.
I can imagine a rich, mature and a bit extravagant lady wearing it.
I think this is a fragrance for special occasions. It is worth buying it if you have this kind of lifestyle (and the money).
sah911 – :
I requested this as a birthday present and my wonderful husband came through. I had never smelled it before, but there are several other Hermes perfumes I love, and the reviews were so favorable that I knew I would probably like it. I sprayed it on about 2 hours ago and have been mesmerized by It’s development. It is breathtaking. Others have done a far better job that I possibly could describing the notes, but I just wanted to voice my absolute love for this juice. Amber, honey, white flowers – it has all of that, sometimes with one taking the spotlight, and other moments melding together. It is so multifaceted. I have too many bottles of perfume to have a signature scent, but if I had to choose, this just might be the one.
demis48 – :
I first bought the EDP and did not care for it, but I did not want to give up on this classic, so got the EDT. So this review is for the EDT version.
In scanning through some of the reviews, I feel like I’m the only one who picks up a smokiness on the opening blast from this. This is definitely gentler than the EDP. But this EDT version me a lot of Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds Night. This does become a white floral, a sunny white floral, sort of a relaxing vibe that I get with this. Sort of feels like a Sunday morning fragrance, be it off to church or relaxing with some company during brunch, that sort of thing.
The bottle of course is classy looking. Not a very original scent, but still quite nice. Can pick this up very affordably on fragnet so why not. It’s a classic and a pretty/classy bottle. Again, not a very unique scent, at least not to my nose, but still quite lovely. Gives a sunny vibe. Longevity is not really there for me, I get maybe about 4 hours before this totally poofs for me.
137232 – :
Amber,Ylang Ylang,Vanilla,White Floral,Golden,loud,long lasting,Intoxicating. Get the body products for a lighter rendition.
sergey35reg – :
24 faubourg by hermes is told to be mainly white floral. But for me this is very powdery rose with distinctive scent from its horn and calyx(sepal). It’s raining and I find it even more beautiful.
exert – :
I accidentally spilled some of this on my fingers and was treated to a realer-than-real blast of tuberose. Kept secretly wafting my hand towards my face to enjoy the creamy scent of my favorite white flower, hoping to see it evolve before I had to wash it off. I didn’t, but I’m hooked, and plan on buying this soon.
It was an accident because the bottle looked so damned girly that I assumed this was not for men. How wrong! What an illustration of the argument that fragrance is gender-free! As a man I would prefer to smell like this any day than the typical I-just-left-the-gym-on-my-way-to-a-corporate-meeting scents that are marketed to us. As dashing as a silk scarf under your blazer. Guys, don’t be a sucker, get 24 Fauborg.
мак1 – :
This is my go-to evening fragrance. So elegant and classy, it lures my husband into my neck every time. Someone said this fragrance was like being given a giant bouquet of white flowers – heady smelling – and then their scent changes and reveals more as the flowers open: perfect analogy for 24 Faubourg.
avialusic – :
I was testing out different perfumes and when I first tried this I didn’t like it at all. This is the only fragrance that I have ever smelled that drastically evolving from the opening. For about 30 minutes it was overwhelming strong/sharp and then in my opinion it smelled average. I was very disappointed until I smelled it 2 hours later. I don’t know if it makes sense, but it smells smooth and poetic. This is what I would describe as a powerhouse of a scent and if that’s isn’t a quality you like in a fragrance then this probably isn’t for you. Somehow it is floral but also not floral at the same time. It’s really addictive, and I will definitely put this on my list of fragrances to get this year.
waxlord – :
First impressions: heavy, slightly indolic jasmine, a hint of hyacinth. It smells like vintage Boucheron without the freshness and spiciness. Just heavy and formal and dusty and suffocating. Its smell brings to mind a formidable older woman in a thick Chanel knit suit who is about to give me a severe dressing down.
Second impressions…heavy, but the heaviness of spring when the air is full of flowers. Filtered sunlight, beds of white flowers with green leaves.
Penultimate impressions…oppressive, one-dimensional jasmine.
I’ll try adding this to a lotion to tone it down and use it as a base for layering….
…and…wait….I’m sorry about the stream of consciousness review, but it just became beautiful. I can smell the sambaguita with hyacinth weaving in and out of it as if carried on a tropical breeze. It suddenly became a poem.
ASDIKS – :
@karrykins, I did a little bit of digging regarding Princess Diana. Here’s an exerpt from a blog from My Frugal Lady: A Royal Fashion Blog, which corroborates your review:
“While Diana had a variety of perfumes that she would use interchangeably, here are a few that stand out as her favorites.
First, Diana’s wedding perfume. There is a cute little story that goes with this particular perfume that has become somewhat famous among royal watchers. Diana’s makeup artist, Barbara Daly, has told the story that on Diana’s wedding day she tried to put some perfume on her wrists AFTER she put her wedding dress on. Unfortunately, she managed to spill a bit on her dress and she panicked. Her quick thinking makeup artist told her to simple hold that spot on her dress as she was walking to make it seem like she was lifting the front of her dress so she didn’t step on it. You can clearly see Diana holding her hand over the front of her dress at the alter in an awkward way, that’s because she is trying to cover the wet spot from when the perfume spilled. Her wedding perfume was “Quelques Fleurs.” As you would expect, this is a very fancy perfume. If you have never heard of it before it is one of the most highly acclaimed perfumes in the world, comparable to Chanel no 5. The exact notes that are used in this scent have never been divulged but it is best described as a floral perfume, very appropriate for a wedding. Here is the official description:
“One of the most renowned and admired fragrances of all time, Quelques Fleurs L’Original forever changed floral fragrances when it became the first true multi-floral bouquet 90 years ago. A classic that has endured the test of time, the fragrance is wrapped in a theme of sculptured petals in a frosted French glass. The true Quelques Fleurs formula has never been published. An ancient formula still kept in the family archives, this fragrance will never be duplicated. This blend of soft, sensual florals uses over 250 different raw materials and more than 15,000 flowers to create just one ounce of Quelques Fleurs eau de parfum. To this day it is still produced in Grasse, France, where Jean Francois Houbigant first created his perfumes in 1775.”
It comes in a really elegant package. This is a luxury perfume, even more so than Chanel no 5, so not many people have it and it cannot be found in many stores.
Diana married in 1981, so after that point she did experiment with different perfumes. Her former butler, Paul Burrell, wrote in his book, “A Royal Duty,” that her favorite perfume towards the end of her life became “Hermes 24 Faubourg” another luxury perfume albeit significantly less expensive compared to her wedding perfume. Diana had amazing taste in perfume. She especially liked white florals and sometimes peach as a heart note in the perfumes she chose. Always sweet and ladylike. Here is the official description of her favorite perfume:
“Perfume in the absolute. An explosion of white flowers, enveloping warmth, captivating sensuality.” Jean-Claude Ellena
A novel composed by Maurice Roucel in 1995, 24, Faubourg is an invitation to travel, with the sun as its destination. A sparkle of white flowers in the top notes, the radiance of a floral heart enveloped in irises, woods and mystery, while vanilla and ambergris set the tone for the sillage.
If a perfume is described as ‘absolute’ it is more concentrated and will last longer on your skin. The “sillage” refers to when a woman leaves the room and her perfume lingers in the air. So people will associate you with your signature scent. I like to consider myself a bit of a perfume aficionado. The best perfumes in the world have ambergris in it so I am not surprised that Diana wore this.
Another favorite perfume was Diorissimo by Christian Dior. As a matter of fact, Diana loved Dior so much that they made an iconic bag for her after her divorce called the “Lady Dior” bag which you can see on the floor in the picture above. Diana loved the bag and had it in a few colors. “Diorissimo” is well known perfume among royal ladies. The more research I do on this topic, the more I realize that there are certain perfumes that royal women from around the world tend to gravitate to. Diorissimo is one of those perfumes. Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece is also a fan as was Princess Grace and her daughter, Princess Caroline. Princess Diana admired Grace very much. Grace attended the first function that Diana went to after she became engaged to the Prince of Wales. Diana became overwhelmed and started to cry in the bathroom and Grace comforted her. When Grace died in a car accident shortly after this Diana personally asked the Queen if she could be the one to attend Grace’s funeral as a representative of the British royal family to pay her respects.
Here is Diorissimo’s official description:
“First introduced in 1956 and inspired by Monsieur Dior’s favorite flower, the lily of the valley, Diorissimo is the definition of a true, timeless classic. Discover the fragrance now available as an elegant eau de parfum. This delicate, romantic fragrance features top notes of bergamot and calyx, middle notes of lily of the valley, jasmine, ylang ylang and lilac and a base of sandalwood.”
I absolutely love lily of the valley as well as jasmine. And it seems Diana did as well.
Another perfume that Diana liked was “L’air du Temps” by Nina Ricci for women. Again, this is a perfume that many royal women love, especially queens. This is Queen Sofia of Spain’s favorite perfume (her husband said so in her official biography) and is also worn by Queen Elizabeth II among others. How fitting that the “Queen of People’s Hearts” liked to wear a queenly perfume like L’air du Temps. It was created in the 1940s after the end of World War II as a way to celebrate the end of the war. That’s why it has its famous white dove topper, it is meant to symbolize peace. Here is a detailed description:
“The floral-spicy note of the carnation is in centre of its composition. Bergamot and rosewood support the development of the carnation theme, refined with the notes of rose and jasmine. Violet and iris give a powdery nuance, and create a harmony with the woodsy notes of cedar and sandal, while sensual musk and amber add the final feminine accord to the composition.”
This fragrance is a warm, spicy floral. I think it would be great for winter time, evening wear, or for the holidays especially since carnation is one of the most prominent notes. It is a little bit sexy but powdery, too so it smells clean. It is also one of the most reasonably priced perfumes that Diana wore, since she had expensive taste in perfumes.
Lastly, another perfume that Diana has been said to enjoy is Mitsouko for women by Guerlain, another well known and respected perfume house. This is perhaps the oldest scent that Diana used as it dates back to 1919 with the recipe staying pretty much the same throughout the 20th century. This scent is oriental and comes in a cool 1940s style bottle. Anytime that I have smelled a Guerlain fragrance I notice that the first spray seem pretty strong but then it mellows after the dry down period. Guerlain specializes in niche perfumes so they are pretty unique. The brand has been around for a really long time (like Creed, Chanel, Nina Ricci, etc). As a matter of fact, I have a little bottle of Shalimar by Guerlain that was my great-grandmother’s.
Here is the official description of the scent:
“In 1919, Europe was fascinated by Japan and the culture of the Far East. This was the moment when Jacques Guerlain named his new fragrance Mitsouko. Mitsouko means “mystery” in Japanese and symbolises passionate and mysterious femininity.
Its top notes include bergamot, its middle notes include peach, rose, iris, clove, and jasmine, and its base notes include vetiver, oakmoss, and labdanum.”
Diana was a big fan of Guerlain products in general as I will discuss later in the post. She was known to wear their makeup and moisturizer as well.”
lol666 – :
eternal love…one of the greatest perfumes ever
seryy – :
Hermes 24, Faubourg is heady, rich white flowers and hyacinth edged with shimmering ambergris, all resting on a bed of creamy sandalwood and patchouli. It is an exquisite and timeless perfume for anyone who yearns to envelop themselves with an aura of elegance and luxury. Radiant, warm, and luminous. True love.
liudmila1987 – :
Starting the new year out right with a beautiful floral.
d_iesel – :
Difficult name but the smell is unforgettable. This is the best old school, classic, luxurious perfume ever. At first I thought it smells like jadore so I tried them side by side. I was wrong. If jadore is a princess, Foubourg is the queen. I must have this sooner or later.
schokk777 – :
I’ve had a sample of this in my cupboard for 10 years but didn’t go to it – I remembered it as smelling very formal, a bit uptight, old-fashioned maybe. I don’t know if my tastes have changed, or I was spraying too much, but I tried it today and I love it. It’s so pretty. I’ve just recently begun to appreciate patchouli too – here it’s a background supporting player, giving an earthiness to the fragrance, a bit of backbone, rather than just being perhaps all pretty and no interesting. So glad I gave it another chance!
boxer1994 – :
Mmmmm!!! Sunny warm orange blossom! And so perfect for this random 70 degree December day- What a beautiful fragrance! Risked a blind buy as I found it for a good price and trusted the consensus of the reviews here. I had bad experiences with orange blossom in Bottega Veneta Knot and Lutens Fleur d’oranger- the BV gave me a headache and in the SL the cumin was so strong it was an eventual turn off, which was disappointing because I did not yet have a good orange blossom scent in my fragrance wardrobe. Glad I did not try to make them work- this has the warm yet clean and effortless sophistication that I had hoped to find. Love!
selek2 – :
This one! IF you just spray this and think that’s it, and judge it at that, you will so miss out!
It comes on very heady, strong, very orange flower, but give it time, in a few minutes it becomes a timeless soft beauty, warm powdery floral that is on such a level, absolute class!
It is warm, delicious, I could just roll in it .. haha!
This is for a full grown woman! No tutti frutti cutie stuff here 🙂
sten023 – :
Having recently received a healthy decant from one of the many generous Fragranticans, I thought I’d try this morning and ooooh is she a deliciously old-school beauty. 24 is NOT a sugar bomb, she is unapologetically vintage, opening quite sharp/soapy on me but within several minutes that sharpness dissipates into a warm, delicate floral cloud of sophistication.
There is something subtly spicy about her, which is a pleasant and delightful surprise. I’m glad that I paid attention to the other reviewers as the three sprays I’ve used are apparently the just-right amount for me. Applied this way (about 3 total sprays or less), 24 is gorgeous! But I can see how over-application could easily become nightmarish and ruin the delicate complexity of this composition.
She’s going on my ‘want’ list.
As always, though, try before you buy!
To me, 24 is a more translucent Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio. Only with 24, light application keeps her from screaming.
Scent: 8/10 Beautiful, old-school-vintage in the best way, delicate, powerful.
Sillage (aka Projection): Moderate to Enormous depending on application.
Longevity: Moderate to enormous, I can’t imagine EVER wearing more than three sprays and 24 carries her own all day long like a BOSS.
gusnik1 – :
This perfume has a timeless elegance about it. With a lot of scents it’s easy to pinpoint the decade of its birth. This classic is not like that. It is heavy on the orange blossom, so if you don’t like that you may want to give this a pass. I like orange blossom, and I love this posh and polished perfume.
assonserogyi76660 – :
I had to offer an update on yesterday ; my 24 year old daughter came into our bedroom this morning as said “Mmmm , Mum , you smell amazing – what is that ? I need it !! So much for “old lady scent ” 😉
It had dried down to the most heavenly patchouli and peach .
I showered , re-applied my two squirts as directed by RaggedyAnne , and thought “Oh , Chanel 19 too !” – 24 Faubourg is a chameleon or maybe its like the proverbial box of chocolates – you just never know what you are going to get next !!
Love it !
DriveR – :
Karrykins
So excited for you too!
Just do one thing though, PLEASE don’t overspray, or you will kill the beauty. you know that saying ‘too much of a good thing’? well that is certainly true of this amazing perfume.
My usual scents I go with 6 sprays, but I only need 3 maybe 4 of 24 Faubourg…and less is most definately more….
I will last ALL DAY on you, with each change being more beautiful than the last. I really hope you love it like I do….
monclersrvj – :
This isn’t a review – this is a pending review – I am eagerly sat waiting delivery of my 24 Faubourg as I type – it will be a birthday present to me, from me.
Based upon all your reviews and based upon the fact that I love Caleche and always have done , plus I love Terre on my husband , i’ve ordered this “blind” .
So , watch this space and I will update you later – I just wanted to share my excitement with you all – I am sure that most of you understand that anticipatory longing I am feeling ?
Looking at reviews , the comparisons to other classic scents and the fact its Maurice Roucel , I am sure it will be “me” .
I must just say how appalling I found it that someone on here boasted how he/she used a 100ml bottle to clean the loo seat – because , re-selling that juice on eBay and donating the money to charity would say much more about you as a person than literally wiping a loo seat with £120 – thats not big and its not clever and not something to boast about anywhere really ?
anyway…….still waiting for the postman ……(drums fingers on table !)
Thank you RaggedyAnne for your advice .
1) Opens with huge aldehydic burst , not unlike Caleche/No5/No 22 followed by intense hyacinth – hyacinth begins to warm up and become honeyed which suggests ylang ylang is kicking in – not getting orange , peach or bergamot and can see why some people are thinking Giorgio BH – but GBH smells “rough” compared with this . Laughing to self that Giorgio , a big hitter back in the day , abbreviates to GBH !
2) Hyacinth is joined by a heavier iris and patchouli as the perfume warms up in the middle – the aldehydes are still projecting but not dominating – can see why some people get a “chypre” feeling as the honey is not cloying but nor is it sharp and citrus like, its powdery yet all quite florally symphonic at this stage .
3) Oh, now the patchouli is really obvious and its a down and dirty patchouli rather like Chanel’s Coromandel or Tom Ford’s White Patchouli – in fact, right now , its very very reminiscent of the Tom Ford – peach is now creeping in keeping it it just this side of sweet decency as it could now easily tip over the edge and descend into grubbiness – its no longer obviously floral and bears no resemblance to No 5 or Number 22 – the jasmine has left the room .
4) Now the amber and the woody heart make their entrance and the honey returns – as time passes, they begin to powder down – I cant detect vanilla – I would have expected the vanilla to have appeared by now and to have brought a bit of a Shalimar feel to it but its not there – the hyacinth is back though . There’s no “old makeup and lipstick” either – its not Misia nor Lipstick Rose – it never has been because there is no rose and no lavender – why do people think it smells of lipstick ? Baffling . Its very creamy now . Why did one reviewer expect fruit ? There is and never was any to begin with – The peach , if it was ever there , is boozy , not fruity – maybe thats a confusion ? Maybe they expected a modern fruit-chouli ?
Red Door ? Thats just a load of chemicals, nothing to do with 24 F – I don’t get vanilla and no orange blossom either – its not clean cut , Caleche is clean , Caleche is fizzy like No22 – this is more 1932 .
Dry down is the best part – long after everything else has evaporated ( but nothing truly ever does , things keep reappearing like memories ) the rich amber and the ripe and boozy peach/ honey notes cling on – it now reminds me a little of the opening of Tolu ?
Its not “light”, neither is it masculine , its not even a typical white floral – in fact , all I know for sure is I have no idea what is is – its disturbingly clever and complex , perhaps the most complex scent I’ve ever owned so far .
BTW – as far as I can remember from people in the know , Diana wore Caron’s Quelques Fleurs and latterly , Diorissimo by Dior ( I met her in the early 90’s and she was definitely wearing Diorissimo ) and its well known that The Queen prefers Penhaligon’s Bluebell – no idea why some people think The Queen would wear this – its much too French for a British Queen .
pankalany – :
24-Faubourg “The Perfume of Light”. This is the second bottle that I have owned, and I initially bought it back in the late 90’s early 200s after smelling it on someone I worked for; and for some reason, anosmic to it but I persisted with it, as I had saved so hard for it and just kept hoping it would smell as good on me as it did on her. But it never did and the bottle ran out. Now it’s 2017 and I got a good deal on Ebay and I am so happy to say that I adore this on me. It’s so pretty but not overly sweet. It has just a perfect blend of white florals and purple flowers. There is the orange, amber, Ylang-ylang and patchouli which are all my favorite notes Smoothed over with sandalwood and bergamot. I would never want to be without this. It brings me so much joy and radiates on my skin. Thank you Hermes.
vasyan05 – :
Are you a woman?
Are you the boss?
Do you want to radiate good taste?
Yes?
Then 24 Faubourg is for you.
Have a nice day 🙂
SFAT – :
Oh no, im not classy enough for this. Blind bought the mini bottle and This is so strong and sharp and I had to wash my wrist and I gave it away.
Maybe its the ylang2.
muhin2 – :
Ordinarily, I would never have chosen to purchase this perfume. If you sniff it straight from the bottle it’s just merely okay. However, I’d read so much about it recently, including that women like Princess Diana and Yasmin LeBon wore it, so I thought I must be missing out on something.
I practically doused myself in this today. It was kind of an accident. First I sprayed about 3 sprays. It was nice, but there was one note that was a little too bold to me. The hyacinth maybe? Whatever it is, it just stands out a bit too much at first. But overall I liked it. All the other notes were sunny, warm, pretty. Slightly powdery. Once the dry down occurs and you get the ambery vanilla it becomes so creamy and smooth. I don’t know what came over me, but I decided that I wanted to add some chocolate! So I proceeded to put chocolate perfume oil on my pulse points. It was actually quite lovely, and goes so well with the sandalwood and patchouli (Angel Muse has completely transformed my tastes).
So then I thought, wait! I can’t really smell the 24 Fauborg anymore, so I sprayed even more. Oh my God.
Thankfully, it turned out okay. I didn’t *completely* overwhelm myself, except I had to endure that hyacinth (or whatever) again. Next time, just a HINT of chocolate if any at all. But I digress…
24 Fauborg is definitely a proper lady’s scent. It smells like she’s rich, stylish, dressed impeccably, but also warm, friendly, definitely a grown-up. These traits all perfectly describe Princess Diana and Yasmin LeBon as well. This is a great perfume for work, as it doesn’t get in your face. You’d only really smell it if you gave someone a hug. That’s as it should be for 24 Fauborg. I’m glad to own it.
Menedemos – :
I tried 24 Faubourg a few times, and still think it’s not for me. It’s so rich, hot and stubborn. Every time I try, it’s hard to smell the fruit, all I can smell flowers, lot of flowers in this, and it stays very long on my skin after taking shower several times. Really not the one for me.
trisha21 – :
I had heard that 24 Faubourg is what Diana wore in her last years so of course I wanted to try it. When I first smelled it in the tester, it smelled like an “old woman” perfume and I was immediately put off. I had loved the Quelques Fleur that I heard she wore on her wedding day, so I was confused at this Hermes perfume. I’m about to turn 50 and am “old”, so I thought what the heck, I’ll put it on and try it. It went on really strong but after it dried down, it became amazing. The first time I wore it, I was intrigued. The second time I wore it, I fell in love. I think women of all ages could wear this but as an older woman, I think a woman over 30 could “understand” this perfume. It’s just so warm, sophisticated, elegant, sensual and just wonderful. I get amber and vanilla with hints of powder and a light floral note on dry down. This will be my go-to for fall and winter, but it may be a little too warm for me in spring and summer.
fzx384speagoessenda – :
Well I’m not an “intellectual” or expert perfumista, so I can’t write about the notes or describe the scent.
I’ll just say that it’s complex, refined, elegant, soft, right for almost every occasion. And it really lifts my spirits.
I just don’t get so much sillage as other people report. With 3 spritzes, I smell it on myself but others apparently don’t.
This is a must have in my opinion.
eugene33 – :
I definitely don´t agree that this fragrance is for ladies 50+. I am much younger and I love it. I must say I wear it quite often and I got a lot of compliments. It is beautiful orange blossom and very powdery. I think it is very elegant and feminine. It is scent for every occassion (on a date, at work, at a party or concert ), it never disappoints.
JokerArsen – :
Beautiful perfume, rich bouquet, composition I receive as a whole. In the weather like today, rain and 16 degrees smell is beautiful.
I pick it up without suffocation. Warm, cheerful, enduring !!!!!incredible durability, its not screaming that I’m from the 90’s. Not as typical as RED DOOR. It has a retro feel, but in the present day it can also be worn.
Great for the coldest season. I would not use these perfumes on warm days of spring or summer.
I recommend it to try !
eliktron – :
This is $ in a sunny warm glowing bottle. This is beyond complex. The main notes you’ll pick out are Amber,Orange Blossom and vanilla. Beyond the previous three are completely uncountable. There is a quality here that does not exist in mainstream perfumery anymore unless you buy niche but that sounds like an awfully expensive pointless search as long as this is around. I keep two of the EDP, one of the EDT and 2 extrait.
flaniafus – :
This perfume is hard to describe but I can describe what it reminds me of.
An extremely rich, elegant, 50 year old woman, she smokes, spends a lot of money, has a sarcastic sense of humour and is very loving to her family.
Dont smell this from the bottle, test it on your skin, its so gorgeous.
Ecopayaffox – :
I have the EDT and the EDP, and I don’t know why, but I cannot tell the difference between them? Smell and longevity seem the same to me, maybe I need to really test them properly?
Anyway, 24 Faubourg is wonderful, longevity is great on my dry, perfume eating skin.
I feel very elegant when I wear this fragrance, so it’s usually on nights out that I wear it because that’s when it feels right.
For me, I initially get the Jasmine and Orange Blossom, quickly followed by Gardenia & Ylang Ylang… this perfume is not for the faint hearted, although it’s a feminine perfume, it should not be sprayed wantonly, 2 sprays for me is quite enough, and I am a 6 spray girl with 90% of my perfumes. If you over-do the spraying with 24, you have lost it, it then becomes a cheap and tacky affair. 1-2 sprays and its glamour all the way.
Gordey163 – :
From the reviews belo