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Cerniymagus – :
This an extremely pretty but ephemeral scent. The first few minutes are almost breathtakingly gorgeous and complex, but as it wears it loses a lot of that complexity and dries down into a nice but slightly nondescript soft white floral sitting very close to the skin.
I raced through my 50ml bottle of this, as the longevity isn’t great, but also because its one of the few white flower fragrances that I own that is truly daytime and office appropriate and isn’t going to offend anyone.
To my nose it is not heady enough to truly be called a Night-Flowering Jasmine scent- I would describe the overall impression to be more a of a combination of lovely light and wearable white flowers. In summary – very lovely but not a repeat purchase for me.
Penaidedgenop – :
I am a little saddened by my bottle.
I must have stored it in a place close to heat for the longest time before I realised the beauty of gelsomino was gone and I was left with an aldehydic tuberose.
Am I gutted or what?
I so love this fragrance.
Osama – :
I’m steadily working my way through an enormous stash of long-neglected samples, and I’m at the point now where I’m mostly testing samples I got by accident and wouldn’t have picked out for myself in most cases. So I find myself sounding like a broken record in my reviews lately, and this one is no exception: this is great, I really like it, but it’s not for me.
It definitely is for you if you’re a lover of white florals, though, at least worth a try! The opening especially is lovely: all the white flowers are so lush and lifelike then, and the dominant tuberose is the very best kind, not too loud or overwhelming. The drydown is soft and creamy, and very nice as well. The only negative is that it doesn’t project very well after the first opening: for most of the day I didn’t stop to notice I was wearing any scent at all, which is rare for me.
But in the end, it’s the same as usual: it’s rare for me to really fall for any scent in this category, and Gelsomino Nobile isn’t one of those rare exceptions either.
vicin309 – :
Bright fruity floral. I don’t normally like fruity florals but this one is a winner! I do, however, love big, unashamed florals and Gelsomino Nobile has that in spades. The jasmine is rich and sweet, accented by the juicy orange. Not really complex or challenging but it’s a lovely, happy fragrance. It does kind of collapse in the drydown. It lacks any longevity, and quickly loses the big jasmine and orange, fading into a light, rather pedestrian pink pepper musk. The opening is really wonderful though. Happy jasmine.
Meajc330bedyWelty – :
This is a crisp, fresh and festive jasmine with some green undertones.
Gelsomino Nobile takes me to a royal garden on a chill spring morning, in another era, where time stands still. A lemonade is waiting for me, but I don’t care as I’m completely absorbed by a herbarium and some old books.
I don’t find it vintage, or old school, but there is something timeless and carefree in it and I blame the natural, high quality ingredients.
Not creamy, gently sweet-but it’s an elusive sweetness, genderless – because I cannot describe the woman wearing this, she’s not vulgar, nor is she innocent, she doesn’t want to stand out, yet utterly beautiful, you have no choice but to admire her because you cannot get close to her.
Not enough complexity for a full bottle, I would have enjoyed more richness to it, although it has a weird aftersmell (I don’t know if that’s a thing), like the first breath of air is sweet after you take your nose out of your arm.
Longevity 6-8h, soft sillage for 2-3h.
akmnick – :
I met him in Paris, in the loveliest Le Marais near place des Vosges. He was Italian, but he felt free competing with French. He was so luxurious, rich, vivid and full of life, straight and clear but not simple, very complicated and intelligent, one of a kind I had loved and always looked for. This is very important he was resistant. Many of that kind couldn’t handle my hot skin and disappeared, but he stayed filling all the surrounding. He suited me and resembled me so much, but I wasn’t sure about that from the first sight. We were together for some time, then I promised to come back one day. I did. We met in Paris again, in Italy, he even came to Kyiv (who could expect!). But… you know, there are so many new tempting meetings, I can’t and don’t want to avoid them. I’ve got a new girlfriend Juliette who Has a Gun, I can play different roles with her, being Romantina, Lady Vengeance or even Mad Madame. And others… But there is something special between us, a strong connection, he reflects me perfectly. So we are keeping in touch. His name is Gelsomino. He is Nobile. Gelsomino Nobile, Acqua di Parma
basmanov1975 – :
Gelsomino Nobile didn’t work for me. The pink pepper note is really strong, sharp and throat-scratching in this, or at least I perceive it that way, especially in the opening.
The floral notes are clean and creamy. They’re not of the heady, hypnotic kind. Besides the titular jasmine, I can smell almost as much orange blossom. In the drydown, the base of musk and woods becomes noticeable, too.
I guess it would be a nice light floral scent, if the pepper wasn’t so overwhelming to me. This even reminds me of Kersone Dirty Flower Factory, which has some of the same notes, but is even more sharp to the point of being metallic and unwearable to me. Gelsomino Nobile is like a softer, more wearable version of the same concept. Maybe I’m really sensitive to pink pepper in clean white floral perfumes, even though I generally like spicy perfumes, because other reviewers don’t seem to have this problem.
euj212Unlogrere – :
Acqua di Parma’s Gelsomino Nobile is an extremely pretty, delicate and airy jasmine scent. Appropriate for Spring and Summer wear, this fragrance has subtle projection and an uncomplicated scent pyramid.
This office-friendly, polished jasmine was unfortunately not quite what I was expecting. I had hoped that Gelsomino Nobile would be more sensual and rich; a jasmine fragrance with an almost fecal, indolic aroma. Gelsomino Nobile is so discreet on my skin that it barely registers.
I am a huge fan of Iris Nobile in the Eau de Parfum concentration with its elegant yet creamy take on the popular iris note. Sadly Gelsomino Nobile is nowhere near as divine as Iris Nobile, at least not in my opinion.
Gelsomino Nobile opens with crisp citrus notes and soft, ethereal jasmine. There’s a tiny hint of orange blossom in the top and heart of this fragrance which provides a subtle hint of sweetness. Despite featuring a multitude of white floral accords, Gelsomino Nobile is neither buttery or creamy. If anything this fragrance is a light, clean floral.
As mentioned before, the sillage is rather soft, and the longevity decent but unfortunately not outstanding. If a demure, predictable jasmine is what you’re seeking I would recommend trying Gelsomino Nobile, but if you are anything like me and enjoy richer, deeper jasmine scents, I would delve further into the niche market to find what you’re looking for.
nastya.ul073 – :
I feel a young, fresh jasmine. Absolutely distinct and expressive jasmine. In fact, one of the most beautiful Jasmine fragrances in perfume, at least in my opinion. I use a second bottle of this perfume, my boyfriend loves it, and he’s a big fan of jasmine.
firespirit85 – :
This is such a gorgeous fragrance, clean and elegant white floral. It’s sweet and creamy at the same time, perfect for daytime use but could also work on a summer evening, if applied more generously or potentially layered with something a bit stronger and/or more masculine. I imagine it would smell great blended with a precious woody base.
The only downside are the sillage and lasting power. But especially the sillage. Acqua di Parma is on a medium to higher end brand, so I would expect they give a little more “pump” to their fragrances. It’s a pity, because this is a great and versatile perfume, smells expensive and it’s a very elegant perfume even if casual, so it shouldn’t become a skin scent a couple of hours after spraying.
Babuha.67 – :
I will start with durability – about 4/5 hours. It opens with a warm, floral chord. A little in classic, noble style. Tuberose and jasmine. Definitely. Only.
There is no pepper, no feeling at all. Mild after half an hour, does not change. For me it will be a one-off adventure. I thought I would be more delighted. I recommend to try it out. But after prolonged use, however, tuberose is not much, but there is a side of mandarin with cedar, as sour as lemon in tea.
IgorWolf – :
Didn’t know what to expect when trying this, at first spray it was fresh and powdery green.
Slowly the tuberose crept up on me and the rest of the white florals join.
Its different from any other white floral scent I’ve tried and i was pleasantly surprised.
The florals are fresh, sweet and almost minty. Not indolic or sharp at all.
I notice only a small amount of musk, cedar and pink pepper but the whole scent blends so well.
Overall its subtly sweet, bright and summery.
pavelpavel – :
Hmmmmm…I am not sure about this one AND I haven’t read all of the reviews….yet. However, this one smells like it has turned (but not a SOUR turn) or something. That was inside with a temperature around 68F. I just went outside after having spritzed it on a half hour earlier into a night temperature around 32F and it smelled a LOT lighter, but a LOT better. Going to have to play with this one and temperatures.
slonik – :
Pretty well done light neroli fragrance.
Italian summer in the country side.
Maximka92 – :
Its very flowery but smells more like tiare flower which I don’t like.. to me it smells burnt :/
kronchtein – :
To me this is a very simple but well done jasmine then citrus then tuberose scent. Stays close to the skin at the beginning but then gets a little stronger in the dry down. Definitely a summertime scent but could be day or night during that season. It smells expensive but doesn’t last as long as I would like. Luckily I found a relatively inexpensive bottle on eBay. A pretty decent scent in my opinion….I can picture myself wearing this to the beach or out to dinner during summer.
ME4EHblU – :
For me this has too much pepper in. It really tickles my nose for the first 1/2 to 1hour and makes me sneeze and cough. There is a slightly weird/exotic smell in it that I can’t make out what it is although I have tried lots of samples with these notes. After half an hour there is the faint smell of something I really like which is beautiful (I tend to like gentle jasmine mixed with tuberose, also orange). I can only just smell it though. It dies down to white musk then it is gone within 3hours. I know it sounds promising but the pink pepper is just too overwhelming. Not sickly but tickles my nose too much.
ppf564speagoessenda – :
This is a very beautiful Jasmine. Period.It is lovely in it’s simplicity, a flower garden after the rain. I loved it for the 3 hours I could smell it…
then it was GONE.It reminds me of MK Glam Jasmine and I wish I would have saved some pennies and bought the MK!
condominius – :
I tried a sample at my friend’s house and I am in love. Hopefully I will buy it soon 😉
dfi139bedyWelty – :
I get a strong blast of mandarin upon spraying Gelsomino Nobile, and the jasmine soon joins in. The jasmine here has a very light touch of indole, and is mostly sweet, clean, with a tinge of green. Unfortunately, the sweetness of jasmine combined with mandarine, translates into hard candy on my skin, which does not feel ‘noble’ to me in the conventional sense.
The ‘candy’ association dies down after about 2 hours, and a silky bouquet of fresh jasmine and tuberose is unfolded. The fruity aspect is now kept in check. Along with the green tinge, it adorns the jasmine perfectly. Gelsomino Nobile then stays this way through the dry down, only becomes a bit warmer and more musky towards the end.
The sillage is moderate to soft, and the longevity is around 10 hours. Gelsomino Nobile is undoubtedly a very feminine and elegant rendition of fresh jasmine, and it shares a similar structure of citrus and white floral as Magnolia Nobile. However, I personally am less impressed by Gelsomino Nobile, probably because there’re too many competitors among the jasmine genre. Moreover, the mandarine and sweet jasmine during the opening doesn’t seem to agree with my skin chemistry. I’d recommend it as a nice and bright jasmine fragrance, but do try before buying.
TIBURON – :
Hmmm…nothing outstanding, nothing striking or unique or different. Its OK, its white floral, its jasmine but not over the top migraine inducing jasmine. It’s lady like, elegant, wearable, but just like thousands of other nice, polite ladylike floral fragrances out there. I don’t think the scent justifies the price.
oskar15 – :
A very simple, linear, and clean composition of white flowers. Primarily Jasmine, Tuberose, and Freesia with a hint of Lily of the Valley. I get none of the other attributed notes, but likely they are in there in minute amounts to provide some lift in the top and structure in the base. Excellent for what it is, but this comes with a high pricepoint. Similar in feel to Jo Malone fragrances….which I consider simplistic and overpriced.
xuligan – :
I loved it so much so I broke down and bought it at Sephora.com and spent the $145 on it. A lot of money for me. I get some great compliments on it and I never smell myself coming or going.
falconi – :
Jasmine and tuberose is all I get with emphasis on tuberose. I really don’t get any musk or woods at the base. Tuberose is one of my least liked notes so this is a dislike for me. After about 4 hours the scent is unnoticeable on my skin.
manishpk2007 – :
Very strong white flowers – not my cup of tea.
Väldigt starka vita blommor – inte min typ av doft.
dakker – :
During the first minute, when the alcohol evaporates, there are wafts of a very realistic orange blossom scent. As the fragrance settles down, the blossom note doesn’t seem so lifelike anymore. Quite soon the fragrance turns into a generic, synthetic jasmine. It aims in being pretty but ends up just being shallow. After 12 hours the (somewhat unpleasant) fresh/white musky basenotes can still be detected when smelling up close.
irina199523 – :
Gelsomino Nobile is such a harmonious scent! I always picture blooming summer garden when I smell it. Perfection. It is sophisticated, timeless and classy perfume that will go well in any season and any time of the day. My new fav 🙂
Update: I’m wearing it very often now and I’m very happy with it. Got a lot of compliments from both women and men. It has moderate projection, so it’s never intrusive but it lasts quite long (at least on my skin) and it is classy and very feminine scent. J’adore!
annemeash – :
Gelsomino Nobile is quality floral in a bottle, opening with a bountiful bouquet of fresh tuberose sprays–white petals and audacious green sepals. Mandarine and pink pepper then perfectly accompany the entrance of jasmine and orange blossom.
Musk and cedar are subtle in the drydown but knit the elements together with perfectly even silk stitches.
Gelsomino Nobile culminates into an outstandingly feminine fragrance with masculine tenacity, like liquid silk that binds your wrists together in uncompromising captivity.
Bold, cool, and unequivocally well-bred. A truly hypnotic floral that knows how to wield her power.
annzarra – :
Feminine, clean, and oh so floral. It smells like the ultimate garden. There is a soapy quality to it, but its more like you took a walk in a garden after a shower soapy then in the shower lathering up soapy. This for me is an “Oh Wow!” fragrance. Adore it, and would recommend for a summer wedding (as a guest or the bride!)
vovanpt – :
This smells so pretty…perfect combo of notes..I can really smell the mandarin on first spray..drydown is warm, musky and yet clean..to my nose Demachy can do no wrong. New craving!!!
Lexa007 – :
Love it! It is subtle and shy, but at the same time very feminine, and sophisticated which is beautiful… and it lasts all the day. I am in love with this masterpiece!
robirp – :
Beautiful natural jasmine in the first few minutes, then – terrible, headache-inducing plasticky ‘jasmine.’ I had to give away a bottle of this.
FERID_IMAN – :
The most obvious and apparent note in this perfume is tuberose. It’s there from the first spritz until the last remnants of the dry down slowly fades away.
The next note which is obvious is jasmine which is a little screechy and sharp in the initial blast off.
I was slightly disappointed because I wanted to smell the orange, mandarin and pink pepper but all I can smell is very loud jasmine and a nice creamy tuberose.
This is nice for those die hard tuberose lovers, but I think that this is not unique enough for me. I can’t tell much of a difference between this and Fracas, they smell almost identical to my nose.
Don’t get me wrong, this is a lovely and long lasting scent which will delight many of you Fragranticans, but for me, this is not my nirvana. I’ll keep trailing the perfumeries until the day that I find ‘the one’.
Longevity is fairly average, I would say about 4-5 hours and longer when sprayed on clothes or in the hair.
Silage is pretty good too, all that Jasmin positively yells at you!
It gets a 3/5 from me
john200667 – :
I ordered Voyage en Mediterranee Jasmin d’Egypte L’Occitane during this past fall(so called blind buy), based solely on positive reviews and received a jasmine fragrance that was not completely comfortable for me. There is something with the honey here. There is honey and there is honey. I noticed that L’Occitane has used this version of honey in their other products too(linden soap, some hair products and hand creams). It’s not so prominent, it’s subtle, but it’s always there. The honeyed jasmine in Gelsomino Nobile is also somewhat dirty. Just like Jasmin d’Egypte L’Occitane, Gelsomino Nobile is not a dry woody jasmine, it’s not a suffocating jasmine as some of them are on the jasmine market. Gelsomino Nobile smells very natural and will let you breath easier as if during the parched day there is finally a rain. When yesterday I smelled Gelsomino Nobile the first time, I was perfectly prepared for this beauty, thanks to L’Occitane. There are at least two positive things about me using Voyage en Mediterranee Jasmin d’Egypt L‘Occitane during past spring and winter: I hope, I have been smelling perfectly French all this time, plus, hopefully, did not inhale too many aromachemicals plus everybody around me was perfectly content with my fragrance. I still have half of the bottle left. Since VEM Jasmine is discontinued, Gelsomino Nobile is a great alternative jasmine fragrance with better longevity, less transparent.
On my quest for a true jasmine “soliflore” I’ve found several fragrances that I would classify as more true to a real jasmine in bloom. Gelsomino Nobile(I have used my sample) is a very pleasant and easy fragrance in it’s own right that people (my family members, for example ) notice and compliment.
0830serg – :
I am lost for words as this is so beautiful. Thank you to a wonderful Fragrantica member (MrsLetterO) I have been in perfume heaven. She sent me quite a few samples including some from Acqua de Palma a house of perfumes new to me. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful a very feminine classy perfume. It is the first perfume that my husband really likes. I know what I will be asking for birthday and Christmas this year.
jqp240speagoessenda – :
A unique and sophisticated fragrance that celebrates Calabrian Jasmine, a noble ingredient used in classic perfumery. A blend of: Italian Mandarin, Pink Peppercorns, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cedar Wood and Musk.”. VERY floral and subtly woody.
Give it some time and it will develop in amazing combination on your skin. As it did on mine. Jelsomino Nobile – gentle, balanced sweet, with character and enigma – they can not figure out what are you wearing. Definitely going to stay in my life, wonderfull!!
levitraser – :
This company has finally made a truly feminine fragrance! It goes on very green at first, which made me think it was just another fresh,green,cooling summer scent. That’s why I was quite surprised after 45 mins., when it really starts to develope on the skin, revealing more depth, as the floral notes surface and blend with the green citrus ones. It’s a high-quality, complex sparkling fragrance that reminds me very much of the original version of “Charlie”, a favourite of mine in the 70’s. It wears close to the skin, so it’s a great day or work scent. I plan on buying this as a replacement for my long-lost Charlie, it’ll be worth every penny.
dmo350speagoessenda – :
The opening of Acqua di Parma GELSOMINO NOBILE is indeed a noble jasmine. Natural, lush, voluptuous. It’s a sure buy-at-the-counter winner. Unfortunately, as the perfume dries down, the all-too-plebeian base shines through stronger and stronger, eventually completely clobbering what was the natural jasmine opening. Sorry to say: this is not cedar.
I may be hypersensitive to iso-E-super, or perhaps it is fat soluble, and my cells just cannot take any more of the stuff, but I must regretfully report that I do not love GELSOMINO NOBILE. Over the course of a wear, as the day becomes more and more gray and my mood more and more somber from reflecting upon the current state of perfumery, I feel compelled to cover up its commoner base–shared with nearly every mainstream men’s designer fragrance in existence today–with something, well, noble!
My bottle is small, so I do not regret having acquired this perfume scent unsniffed, but I will not buy it again. I blame the usual four-letter suspects for my disaffection with Acqua di Parma and am seriously considering boycotting all conglomerate-owned perfume houses in the future.
4aber – :
Starts off with a grassy green note similar to the opening of Chanel 19 then quickly turns into a nutty jasmine accompanied by light florals and powder. Sillage is moderate and so is longevity.
Like most ADP fragrances this starts off interesting but never develops into anything on my skin.
IMO a lot has to do with weak potency and overall “mellow” sillage on the majority of ADP’s scents that I have tried.
Classic pretty but boring with no depth.
I believe I’ve run out of options from this house.
obuhovo34 – :
My first foray into the big white floral category of fragrances. Opening sharply with mandarin orange and peppercorns, this EDP caught me off guard; it actually smelled strangely smokey and almost leatherish on me at first and I didn’t know what to expect. I quickly assumed it was not a good match for my chemistry. But within moments the white florals stepped in and stayed all day long. (not kidding; incredible staying power on me, now up to 11 hours.) After the initial sharp opening it settled into a warm, appealing jasmine/tuberose fragrance; the musk and cedar listed in the base are secondary players in this fragrance. These two basenotes are very subtle, adding a little heft to the floral notes without asserting themselves. The quality of the materials is extraordinary–a feature of this house, from my limited experience with their fragrances–and is a must-try for jasmine lovers. I’m not sure I’m in that catagory, so I’m going to use up my sample before making a big financial commitment on this one. But there’s no doubt that this is an extraordinarily beautiful fragrance that’s utterly romantic yet at the same time suggests strength of character. Always a lovely mix.
ARTUR300380 – :
A present. Same old, same old… dear old My Givenchy on me, but the watermelon’s a bit more on the ripe side. And costs more, too.
sergei301070 – :
Smells Dior, definitely smells Francois Demachy style, like a signature. If you like Francois Demachy version of Miss Dior Cherie (year 2011 til 2012), you will like this.
xpoqswmtlmq – :
This has the same indolic vibe that I get from Notre Flore Le Jasmin and I am really glad I did not buy a full bottle. Don’t find it at all charming, more like a classic type of bathroom jasmin perfume. Dislike
Dimonchik.0489 – :
This is one of the few jasmine fragrances that I can wear without smelling utterly feminine. Being as though jasmine is the king of flowers, Gelsomino Nobile is perfect for me, a man.. What a superb blend this is. My skin amps up the base notes. The top notes remain present through the development and this jasmine is decidedly green on my skin. In my opinion, this is one of the most creative jasmine-dominant creations since 24 Faubourg and Alien. Longevity is outstanding, even in Kuwait’s heat. The sillage is polite, intoxicating in a breeze. If there was ever a jasmine fragrance for a man to consider, it’s Gelsomino Nobile.
P.S. – I’m pretty sure it’s gorgeous on women, too.. 😀
jxn281elipseskism – :
Liked it a few weeks ago, a jasmine and rose sweetness. Unique, feminine, mature, blooming beautifully at the time. Today, I am getting a slightly synthetic quality close to my skin. Still fragrant but may have to revisit again.
iwt204InsuffBooni – :
I am a happy owner of Jelsomino Nobile since 5 hours ago and can not stop enjoy it every minute. Give it some time and it will develop in amazing combination on your skin. Hopefully. As it did on mine. Jasminora is more aggressive in scent it leaves after some time. Not bad, just more sticking out. Jelsomino Nobile – gentle, balanced sweet, with character and enigma – they can not figure out what are you wearing. Definitely going to stay in my life!
syclevakkarly – :
What a surprise!
I am a Jasmine lover and a Tuberose lover but I never would have put two such diva like white floral notes together on the same stage at the same time but it works.
I can see how the TR transports the Jasmine up a couple of notches and I can see how the Jasmine helps keep the TR grounded, all in all they work well together and I would never have thought it.
What an amazing perfume, love it and just have to treat myself to a huge bottle!
rubcbk – :
This franrance is almost an exact copy of Notre Flore Jasmin from l’Occitane.
As a Jasmine lover, it is not ‘Jasminy’ enough for me.
It does not capture the essence of Jasmine.
I have a full bottle of Notre Flore that is just wasting away on my shelf…i like the scent, to sniff once in a while, but the times i spray some on, i regret it a couple of hours later..
I’ve red people who think it is also similar to Jasminora, but i think Jasminora has more citrus in it, this is more heavy, more sweet.
After 2 years on the hunt for the perfect Jasmine fragrance, i still wish Lush would make a perfume out of the Flying Fox (or Godiva shampoo), that is the closest i’ve come to a true Jasmine (and yes, i have Lust from Lush, but it does not come close to Flying Fox)
Liereeton – :
Today i used it, and i mixed it with Jo Malone Gardenia. I gave a conference and something like 20 women, including my wife, told me that my fragance was amazing… A women parfum? … Or a parfum for women…? Hahahan ;))
Deroxztaah – :
I smell it on Saks… I love it. It evoques a dark mood, maybe i thought in Boudeleire poems. I agree, its blue and cold.
I love it.
djmazan – :
I had the chance yesterday to smell this perfume, my wife did not like it, she said it makes her feel blue… I think is because it evokes the smell of a church, something like chrysanthemum which adds a cold note to the perfume. I love it though, so maybe next time I will try it on myself and see what happen!
nicolette847 – :
If you are a fan of Jasmine you will love this as it really is quite noble….!! I am not a fan of Jasmine as it can sit soapy or uric on my skin; but I must say that I do like this very much – not enough for me to wear as it still holds the soapiness on my skin – so I have used it on my clothes instead….!!!!
Gypsy Parfumista really says everything about this perfume.
Xer Rty – :
**Once again I “tip my hat” to the generous ElenaLondon, for the lovely gift of a carded sample of this, which (at the time of this review) is a Harrod’s London exclusive. Cheers, dear!**
Notes, and description (from AdP sample card):
“A unique and sophisticated fragrance that celebrates Calabrian Jasmine, a noble ingredient used in classic perfumery. A blend of: Italian Mandarin, Pink Peppercorns, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cedar Wood and Musk.”
This is the first AdP woman’s scent I have sniffed; and I must say it is lovely! Jasmine comes right at you out of the sprayer, not heavy or thick just sweet and heavenly…dreamlike, on a soft nocturnal breeze. The mandarin orange does lend a bit of fruity clarity to this, and the pink pepper adds a subtle warmth and savoriness. It is like Lady Jasmine is strolling through her garden. She is the Mistress here, surrounded by bright, sunny citric blossoms and a slightly smoky tuberose. This perfume makes me feel like I am out of doors on a beautiful temperate evening, perhaps at a Garden Party chatting with lovely people at a very classy villa or country house. Surrounding this soiree are tall strong noble cedar trees, aromatic and warm with shady green boughs and the faintest hint of musk is on the wind, not animalic or “pissy”, just natural and enticing. Gelsomino Nobile (noble jasmine) is a very appropriate name for this scent. Naturally beautiful, poised and very very elegant. If you are a jasmine lover, (as I am) you simply MUST smell this refined and stunning take on one of the most used flowers in perfumery, that is anything but common.
Sillage: good
Longevity: very good
Overall: 4/5
On reading the notes (and before actually trying this) my first thought was “Eeh, again…REALLY?!?”. After spritzing and sniffing its obviously natural essence oils, combined by a skilled hand and learned nose; I can say this is one of the best homages to jasmine, surrounded by the perfect accents, I have sniffed. AdP is one of those houses that may cost more…but, trust me, it is worth it!
NB: This perfume very feminine, but I find it to be just balanced enough to wear myself. Though scents are intrinsically gender-neutral, this is definitely one slanted more towards for the ladies (or a guy who is not ashamed of his “feminine” side): slightly sweet, VERY floral and subtly woody. Amazing…
Beisiorce – :
The best! Perfect jasmine, soft and long-lasting. Super feminine. I wish I had bought this perfume on my trip to Italy this year. It’s haunting me … Well, stupid is who stupid does.
Guerlain AA Jasminora is very similar though. I may end up buying it instead, because AdP is very difficult to find in my country.
*****
Vladimir2305 – :
Like it a lot, it’s like a combination of Notre Flore Jasmin (l’Occitane) and Jasminora (Guerlain). Very classy and feminine.