Description
Perfume line Weil was founded by three brothers, who have energetic and cheerful temperament and find their inspiration for perfumes in fur. Luxurious fur, Roaring Twenties, is signed by creators Alfred, Jacques and Marcel Weil.
Perfumer Claude Frayesse in cooperation with Marcel Weil made the first perfumes packed in Baccarat flacons back in 1927. Their names associate us of expensive fur: Zibeline, Chinchilla, Royal and Hermine.
Marcel Weil‘s death in 1933 did not stop expanding their fragrant collection and adding several other perfumes: Bambou, Cassandra and Noir.
The Weil family started living as emigrants in the USA from 1940. They started presenting their new fragrant oils: Secret de Venus, and when they returned to Paris in 1946 they introduced two other editions: Antilope and Padisha.
Together with Jean Pierre Weil the brand Weil modernized in 1960 and published Eau de Fracheur, which was placed as a unisex fragrance because of its freshness. Editions Gentilhomme from 1966, Weil de Weil from 1970, Chunga from 1977 and Weil for men from 1980 were added. The year of 1984 was very significant for Weil, since a great success was achieved with Bambou, which was attractive for its aquatic-fruity accords. Perfume Kipling was introduced in 1986, Bambou and Eau de Fracheur received new packages in 1991.
The brand Weil has been in ownership of Interparfums (Aroli Aromes Ligeriens) since 2002. Perfumes Weil pour Homme from 2004, SweetBambou from 2005 and So Weil from 2007 have been introduced since.
Antilope was introduced in 1946 as a floral aldehyde combination, with neroli, bergamot and aldehydes in a top. A heart encompasses clary sage, rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, carnation, iris and violet, while base notes include a woody-amber base: sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, tonka, amber, oak moss and musk.
This perfume is available as 30, 50 and 100ml edp, 75ml body milk and 140 ml deo spray.
gogatrax – :
I have got an EDC of Antilope, I believe it is from 80-s. To me it smell very similar to vintage Chanel 5 EDT. Come to check the notes – bingo.
HroasH – :
Antelope
Vintage Pdt Reviewed
A bitter aldehyde opens with clary sage herbal feel opens the dry presentation. Antelope was very chic in the 50s-60s. A soapy lilly of the valley, lilt of rose and faint jasmine open the heart atop a dry vetiver, oakmoss and musk base. Austere, powdery, animalic-ambergris,civet, musk, vintage leather tones and minimal floral is the idea behind antelope.It grows on you.
If your into Lentheric Tweed or Cabochard- this middle ground grassy classic is for you.
Daner – :
I tried this the other day and marked it down as a “love.” Today, it smells like J&J Baby Powder–no more, no less.
I promise to return later with an update. Right now, I’m a bit taken aback by my change in perception.
zenso – :
I’ve tried to get to know Antilope better over the last few years, but this perfume remains somewhat mysterious to me. I have a micro mini of Antilope parfum (from the 1960’s? 1970’s?) that came sealed in a coffret of “5 Parfums de Paris.” I also have a decant of vintage Antilope EDC that someone kindly sent me, but I do not recall who did, I’m afraid.
Antilope’s most striking feature is its huge vintage oakmoss note, that addictive, crepuscular basenote that doesn’t smell like anything else found on the market today. Comparing vintage Antilope parfum to my sample of pure oakmoss absolute demonstrates how much oakmoss went into the original Antilope composition–a lot! The musty oakmoss is overlaid with a sweet dried grass note that I believe comes from coumarin/tonka bean. I have baskets woven of dried grass from both Tanzania and South Carolina that have this same beautiful warm smell. As it dries down, vetiver and musk become more prominent.
As I wore Antilope, I tried to think of other vintage perfumes that were similar. Vintage Replique parfum (NOT the reform!) matches vintage Antilope’s strong oakmoss character, although Antilope is warmer and softer than Replique. Antilope also reminds me of vintage Tweed, although I do not get any kind of leather note in Antilope as I do in Tweed.
In the end, I think Antilope is a perfume of austere elegance. For me, Antilope feels a bit too proper. When I catch a whiff of it, I feel I am pleasantly scented but I wish it were a bit wilder, as its name suggests.
Шрам2108 – :
This beleaguered scent has been through a variety of reformulations. This review is for the current formula in the Eau de Parfum concentration, in the squat rectangular bottle.
While it is nearly impossible for any current fragrance to approximate its former selves, due to ingredient availability and IFRA, not to mention cost, I think Weil has done a good job with this one. In a nod to modern trends, it has been sweetened with a Grand Marnier note, but still portrays the enigmatic grassiness characteristic of this perfume, if to a less sophisticated degree than prior formulas.
Inherent in this version being sweeter and boozier than other formulas, the delicate hay notes are obscured completely for about 15 minutes. Their arrival is upon the resinous base, and it is here where this version disappoints- I find myself missing the lilting grasses of earlier Antilopes that wind in and out of- but separate from- other notes. This formula is defined by restraint with the dry grasses and a heavy hand on the Citrus, Carnation, Clary Sage, and Resins. Although tangerine is not noted, I get it here pretty strongly. Maybe it’s just a sweetened lime that creates this impression. The animal base that made Weil so famous is not here- instead, it’s a mossy sandal and patchouli base.
It’s hard not to compare this scent to its ancestors, but if you can manage to do so, this is wonderful to wear on a cold winter day.
Vanilla – :
Revised with additional comments as I have had a chance to wear his fragrance for a few days.
OMG, I just received the original vintage Parfum and a vintage oil in this fragrance, anxiously, I opened the flacons, and in my minds eye, I envision this….. I swear I heard the sound of angelic singing. Heavenly beautiful winged beings are sprinkling this joyous fragrance on the clouds up above, while below, beings see a sparkling sky and sense a sweetness…..the sun beams, bright & colourful, resonate outward, originating at the tops of the flacons.
What a magnificent fragrance! I had no idea that a dark coloured oil could produce this type of beautiful fragrance. I detect the aldelhydes, beautiful florals, a sweetness like honey, and such a powdery vanilla softness. Not at all too sweet or cloying. On my skin It is very strong ~ I recommend a light hand when applying this beauty. It does have some similarity to Chanel 5, but with this additional depth with amber & wood notes.
Silage on me is very good, detectable from a few feet away. Longevity is fantastic.
It simply makes me feel sexy, and enveloped by this powdery sweetness, I feel classy, like I am wearing a black sleeveless dress, showing enough cleavage to inspire a friend to join me in a passionate rendezvous.
Silage is great, lasting power is great, I don’t have anything negative to say about this beauty. I find it interesting how great the bath and body oils from the house of Weil are, to me they are just as strong as the parfums. I have heard them be called golden elixir’s, and I must agree.
If only they made modern perfume like they once did. By reformulating the classics, they have taken away the magic that we experienced…the younger generation will have a harder time finding this in the newer incarnations of the once powerful perfume.
karamel-ka – :
As a man I feel very comfortable wearing this.
I would describe it as a soapy floral with a musky warm heart.
No sweetness and the edp lasts about 5hrs.
I prefer it to Chanel fragrances and when I wear it I always have positive comments from both sexes.
Projection is just about right but I think more suitable for spring evenings than summer as I couldn’t imagine it would work well in high temperatures
I also own some vintage edc but find this a bit sharp and a little too floral possibly because of it’s age.
My rating a good 7.5 out of 10 because I like wearing something a bit different.
DOCTORGUSCHIN – :
Lovingthealien’s review really makes me want to get my hands on vintage Antilope! The eau de cologne reformulation of Antilope smells like nothing. At first that was a disappointment, but then I realized it’s the loveliest of nothing, the nothing of a bath with French-milled tallow soap. The scent stays in the background, elevating the proceedings. I smell like me, but a better, more elegant me. It’s timeless, without the boredom that adjective implies, the way the ’60s did timeless (despite its ’40s origins). Never has nothing so enraptured me! I’d love it in a soap and a candle . . .
igor_kirsanov – :
The remake can not compare with the original. I was able to buy a tiny sample from a niche seller. AMAZING! Unfortunately depending on the year it could change. I bought a larger original bottle on EBAY, vintage. It had the metalic note rather than the honeyed note that I got from the Perfumed Court. The current scent made in the past 15years is no comparison. If you can get your hands on a good vintage that does not have the metalic note, they you will enjoy a beautiful scent. The Perfumed Court has the best one of this, but it is EXPENSIVE!
shkvarock – :
Oh this is so lovely. It would probably be in my top five if it weren’t so hard to find a decent example. Sadly I’ve had several vintage bottles that have turned – as with Arpege it seems quite unstable over time.
Anyway, my current one (1970s vintage, half full and no cap – but perfectly preserved, amazingly) is just wonderful. I tend to think of Antilope as a chypre and since it contains both patchouli and oak moss I think that’s fair enough. But yes there is also an aldehydic (just, this is very muted) floral element that lightens and softens what could otherwise have been quite a powerhouse scent.
There’s also a licorice note that I enjoy – some combination of sandalwood, jasmine and carnation perhaps? There’s a hint of leather too, but it’s subtle. In fact “subtle” is how I would sum up the whole experience.
Sillage is moderate but longevity, as so often with these treasures, is great and above all, this smells fantastic all the way through its development. There is never a moment when you wish it would hurry up and get to the next phase. Such a treat.
I’ve never tried this in very hot weather, but I must remember to do so next summer. Presumably it’s called “Antilope” for a reason, and that reason has something to do with Africa where it tends to be hot? I’m extrapolating here, but will try it and see if I too am visited by images of the serengeti.
Naxalka – :
I’m finally getting to experience some of the Weil classics, thanks to several generous and thoughtful members. Antilope is one I’ve been most curious about. I really like the name.
I’m wearing a vintage edc. It is a lovely earthy floral, and yes…. Meryl Streep in the movie “Out of Africa” comes to mind. I think that this blossoms in warmth, as it suddenly came to life when I sat next to a heating vent. A must try for those that appreciate a good vintage fragrance.
This is another great one that sadly, our grandchildren most likely won’t be able to experience. So, let’s enjoy Antilope while it still exists.
jhordan – :
Antilope will be a legend of a perfumery-craft. I Am sure about that.
Sage gives effect of warm dated leather, animalic ( from old times musk plus moss), honey induced, head-turning and guts twisting.
It just “gets” into you, under your skin. Warmth, almost seeing like a steam rising under grassy savannas in South Africa, beautiful healthy animal running free.
Pure magic, never mind talking about the notes. Its all about impression and feeling surrounded by this smell. Epic.
*vintage PDT”
savalex – :
I did a Eurail Pass trip to Europe when I was in college and while keeping costs down I allowed myself the luxury of buying one perfume while in Paris. I chose this. Very sorry to hear it has been reformulated.
fitchew – :
Vintage Parfum
What a nice surprise in a lot, this little mini vintage delight for a self-professed chypre addict!
Yes, it has a surprising sharp & bitter green opening in the top notes, but that is about to evolve from what seems to be a chypre, but loses the contrasting sharp element quickly. But oh, this quality oakmoss that softly embraces with powdery caresses—it has proved to be this oakmoss-lover’s special treat. So if you dearly love high quality oakmoss, then this one is for you, too.
The bergamot & florals are perfectly balanced, the sage & aldehydes burst forth verdant, but the oakmoss is the star of this amazing juice. I even make my own oakmoss fragrance from the pure essential oil & LOOOOOOOVE oakmoss so very much. I use the oakmoss essential oil, pure jojoba oil for a carrier & Everclear to make my own. A bottle of oakmoss is a staple on my dresser. I really appreciate when a fragrance is able to produce wonderful quality genuine oakmoss. And this one does it, hands down. Perfect for we moss-lovers! Gorgeous, tenacious, classic & a steal easily found on ebay & elsewhere worthy of an appreciation of this classic.
tiki – :
This review is for the vintage EDT
The opening notes in this remind me of Chanel No.5, only better. Some floral note softens it and makes it more pleasing to my nose. While No. 5 seems so linear and cold on me, this fragrance changes to a soft floral with woody, amber undertones.
SheryllSleeper – :
Yummy bitter green beginning, slightly herbal, very elegantly feminine. Sage is very prominent – I’m not sure what is Clary sage, but the smell is unmistakably sagy, just not the harsh culinary sage, here it’s softened with flowers and musk. I don’t get either rose nor jasmine, only some delicate and whispering forest flowers – very probably it’s violets and iris that give this effect of poetic lightness. Closer to the dry down the base woods start to show, and they are needed here, to recreate the perfect picture of a forest in summer – wild flowers, moss, musk (animals) and of course trees. Very warm and rounded amber and wood notes.
This scent is a masterpiece, so perfectly crafted to take you to the forest through all the note nuances and at the same time staying a perfectly whole composition, that’s a pleasure to wear. The effect on me is very refreshing and uplifting, just like spending some time in the woods, breathing fresh air, smelling flowers. Antilope is my new love, I want a full bottle now.
After I wrote my review, I noticed that Chanel 5 is listed as similar scent. What can I say: I absolutely dislike Chanel 5, got a bottle as a present and gave it away after fruitless attempts to even tolerate it. At the same time I wholeheartedly love Antilope.
БУМЕР – :
On my skin, the current version of Antilope is an appealing cross between Balmain de Balmain and Replique!
Though certainly a matter of personal chemistry, the similarity to one or both of these seems very clear.
Lovely.
Perhaps it is better not to know what I am missing in the original formulation…… I prefer contentment over Pandora’s Box!
sepa – :
The scary, bony plastic-surgery face of the upper class. This perfume can’t even blink anymore. It’s still elegant after all these years, but with an almost bandit-like sharpness and equal bitch factor. Its cold, herbal iris is like the russian tundra. Diamonds and furs from head to toe. One claw-like mummy hand with a flawless french manicure ashes a cigarette into a baby skull.
This one sings to me.
женёк68 – :
A to Z I’ve worn Antilope for years (my daughter wonders why anybody would want to smell like an antelope) and once read that Monica Vitti favored Zibeline. Recently acquired some of that too. Quite a different story from Antilope. I’m sorry to report that it will not make you look like Monica Vitti, but try it anyhow. Interested in Chunga too, because it’s named after a barefooted Flamenco dancer of the past.
Kostya909 – :
I once owned Secret de Venus, so I was pretty excited to find Antilope.
Antilope of course is quite different….a balance of complicated scents that suggest maybe wild grasses & animality (an antelope?).
I care not at all for lily of the valley, but fortunately this element & the other floral elements are well balanced by the bergamot and the warmer undertones..so that Antilope is bright without being acrid, warm without being oversweet.
dmitridad – :
Around 1970 I was given a coffret which contained pure parfum minis of Antilope, Cabochard, Joy, L’air du Temps and Capricci. They were all divine fragrances.
I remember Antilope being heavenly and so a few years ago I purchased the reformulated concoction. I was soOOoo disappointed! It was nothing like the original. When will perfumers ever learn – if it’s not broken, don’t fix it!!
Edit: I found two bottles – both barely used – a 30ml and a 50ml Parfum de Toilette (EDP) on eBay. They should see me out if I don’t overspray. On application, there’s a blast of Turkish Delight, but it’s fleeting and fades into the background, to be replaced with charred grassiness and musk.
What a statement this is! It’s just how I remember it and it’s a pity that modern perfumers are hesitant to embrace the addictive temperament and balminess of vintage beauties such as this. Staying power is pretty good too, I can detect a subtle shade of it after applying fourteen hours before. Stupendous!!
Clawd – :
If you’re one for old-school classics, especially those with a good powdery dose of aldehydes, Weil’s Antilope is for you. Please note that the following review is on the reformulated Antilope, and has no reference to the original.
Antilope, to my nose, is both powdery and earthy. The powdery aspect is very pleasing to my nose, however it is interrupted by a beautiful oakmoss accord, sending it into chypre territory. It reminds me of Miss Dior (the original), a majority of the time, with that same powdery-chypre feel.
It wears rather smoothly, not cloying nor ostentatious by any means. To some, Antilope may come across as being dated and mature, but I am quite welcoming to these qualities. Antilope has a strong sense of character and I like that.
The drydown is a touch animalic, which makes it a little less pretty than your regular floral aldehyde. I actually prefer it this way, with its somewhat dirty musk approach. You do have to be in the right mood for it though.
The lasting power was quite impressive, lasting a good four or so hours, before beginning to fade. I believe my sample is the EDC. Admittedly I like my aldehydes a touch fresher and creamier, but this fragrance has shown me a more masculine and muskier side. I recommend.
mihaylina – :
My husband gave me a little perfume bottle of Antilope when we first met in 1986 and I it was really stunning.
about 8 years ago I came across a edt in a perfume site for a very good price and when I smell it was so dissapointed because it was not the same perfume at all, I could not finish the bottle. Very sad.
Curt1986 – :
(review for vintage parfum version)
A fabulous earthy take on the classic French aldehyde, it recalls a very wholesome, 1940s picture-of-health woman wearing white gauze linen, nonchalant and impeccable at the same time.
This is a woody/earthy/herbal aldehyde which would not be out of place in a vintage wardrobe of fine summer dresses, an almost sporty perfume which at the time it came out, 1946, must have heralded a season of change and freshness after the Second World War.
Typically French, soapy and herbal but “lived in” somehow, fresh and warm at the same time. No doubt made with the finest materials as my well-kept vintage version smells fresh and intact even in 2012. To seek out and cherish for a balmy summer evening in Paris.
andrej_1977 – :
The original of this fragrance was so incredibly beautiful and sexy. I wore this as a young single professional after work back in the early 70’s. We would stay in the city at night and my older co-workers would teach me how to drink gin martinis and gimlets, Manhattans and 12 year old scotch on the rocks.
This fragrance attracted many gentleman who were more than happy to buy our drinks and quite often dinner. Those women who were more mature than my neophyte self advised me never to give this scent up. So, why did I?
Today I saw a new unopened 30 year old half ounce of the perfume oil going on Ebay for $350. Amazingly the seller has three unopened old stock bottles of this previously divine scent.
IGOR410410 – :
My newest! I’m wearing it troday and I’m impressed. Such a nice fresh floral scent. Soft and musky,and very green at the same time, no sweetness here!
I don’t know the old version of this stuff and as I can see from reviews it differs a lot from the new one. Obviously the one I have is the reformulated one – but nevertheless, believe me it is fantastic.
Poster_news – :
I agree with CaraMia. I loved the original, but the remake is sickly and bears no relation to the beautiful subtle scent I remember. And it’s not just that the years have passed either! How sad to have lost something so unique.
aleksii-1 – :
I’m the happy owner of the vintage EdT and PdT, 4 and 2 oz respectively! Lucky me. Vintage Antilope shares an aldehyde/clary sage vibe with My Sin, Ma Griffe, and even Miss Dior. Of all of them, Antilope is my favorite. The clary sage stays on clear through drydown, balanceing the herbal with anisic sweetness. I never tire of this stuff, and am in the hunt for a contemporary fragance that contains those notes in case I outlive my current stash.
All I can say is, go on ebay and look for vintage. otoh, the prices can be high, and vintage My Sin is so similar (just a tad more civet in the MS) at half the price or less.
mytniy – :
I’m getting heartily sick of people who refer to classic, vintage perfumes as so-called “old lady” scents!!!! It’s such a cliche.
When you’re older, like me, Britney Spears “Curious” will possibly be referred to as an “old lady” scent!!!!!
sapurna – :
Weil is actually a perfume house I would qualify as a true ‘expert’-house. Their perfumes are not for the people looking for highly modern perfumes, more the vintage addicts like myself. Antilope vintage is like very expensive jewelry to me. It is a counterpart to Zibeline. I wish I had Zibeline in big…
Thankgod I have Antilope in big…
Would hate to miss them both..
vanek-slon – :
One of my favourite parfums.
snop02 – :
floral woodsy aldehydic chypreish
tangerine, neroli, galbanum, acacia, farnesiana, narcisssus, hyacinth, ylang ylang, may rose, lily of the valley, oakmoss, civet, sandalwood and musk
fan.tv – :
Weil ANTILOPE reformulated edc reminds me a bit of CABOCHARD meets MADAME ROCHAS. The opening definitely carries that “old lady” or “my friend who wore perfume back in grade school and drank milk from a saucer like a cat” smell.
I’m personally all for “old lady” perfumes: give me aldehydes, dried flowers, and dark chypres any day! In fact, I have a ton of them! This one is not as nice as some, but better than others and certainly wearable. I think that ANTILOPE, even this “weak, insipid, blasphemous” reformulation, could really grow on me, if I gave it some time, especially since the drydown is sufficiently appealing and complex.
The question is: will I reach for ANTILOPE so long as I have so many other time-tested old lady perfumes in my armoire? We shall see…
caaster – :
I experienced an animalic type of leather scent. It was soft, but only leather. I couldn’t detect any other notes. It was not powdery. It was not sparkling. It was not herbal. It was only leather.
serialitntn – :
it reminds me little bit of John Galliano edp.They have similar notes
serovers – :
My review is for the vintage ‘Extrait’ with reference to the re-formulated version of this 1946 floral / aldehydic masterpiece by Weil.
Gorgeous opening with top notes of Tangerine, Neroli & Clary sage followed closely by a powerful interplay of exquisite floral absolutes comprising Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa (Acacia), Iris & Jonquil. All of these elements rest on a supporting base of cool Vetyver, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber & Civet. Beautifully blended parfum with extraordinary sillage and longevity on skin.
These earlier Weil formulas contained high concentrations of natural animal fixatives and are rarely used in present day commercial perfumery, if at all ! These included tinctures of Deer musk, Civet, Ambergris, Castoreum & Musk Ambrette as well as the now obsolete Nitro musks and their associated synthetic analogues & ketones.
This is where I find similarities with other vintage perfumes, such as Chanel No.5, L’Origin & L’Aimant by Coty, Arpege de Lanvin & Dana’s ‘Tabu’.
‘Antilope’ in the re-formulated version also contains Chamomile, this astringent/herbal element creates a more austere/arid feel in the eventual dry-down and is absent in the original version.
Alas,
One more fragrant jewel lost to the ether!
reliztorrent – :
You know this is a very nice scent but for the fact it is so watered down that it should be in the ninety nine cent store! I was so infuriated at what was sent to me that I sent it back for a full refund and I was not going to take “NO” for an answer! I imagine at one time this was a real classic beauty but what you get now is a mere shadow of its existence before things got out of hand with selling pure garbage for money!
satir69 – :
This one came out during the craze for aldehydes where the rage and this hapends to have aldehydes this one has more of an exotic tinge to it chanel no 5 has more of a sparkling bergamot and lemon weil’s antilope more is a musky
leather of a perfume.
The word Antilope more you think of a african serengeti and i’m thinking of a
exculsive hunters country club in narobi
kenya where hauty british colonial aristrocrats sipping on their champagne
or watching a stampead of zebra elephant lion all the animals of the plains of africa. or the sunset on the african horizon.
Vadim666 – :
Vintage Weil De Antilope is the bomb! If Chanel No.5 isn’t your thing and you are a floral-aldehyde lover and enjoy soft leathery undertones, try this. The House of Weil, way back when, got it right with this original concoction, it’s steals No.5’s thunder big time.
Weil’s selection of top notes with neroli and bergamot mixed with “just enough” aldehyde that gets you off to a pleasing beginning. Nice and slow enter the floral ensemble with the equality of each one perfectly blended. Hold on there’s more! You become enticed with the amber-y, soft leathery warmth while vetiver makes a climatic appearance in the final sequence. What can I say? It was iconic in the 40’s and 50’s (so they say) a smash hit in the 60’s & 70″s( I can attest to this) re-surged in popularity in the 80’s and 90’s and for me, continues to work wonders in the moment.
Antilope, It’s Addicting & Awesome!
Post Note: This review is based on the original vintage formulation.
The current formulation is like, what is this potion? An extremely poor representation of what it was meant to be, so don’t bother. Go for the gold and invest in Weil’s original.
Serega112 – :
I purchased a vintage micro-mini of Antilope because the notes, the category and the age of the perfume gave every indication that I would find the scent agreeable. I love those heavy-duty old school florals and dark orientals (aka “old lady scents”). On paper, it looked like a smorgasbord of my favorite aromas.
Alas, I have met my match in vintage Antilope.
I don’t know if the volatile top notes have burned off due to age, or if the character of this fragrance is just too dark and dense for me to wear. It is a murky soup of musk, amber and oakmoss on my skin.
I passed this on to another member and may she wear it in good health!
b78 – :
Having been some younger I weared Antilope and Weil de Weil – but then both fragrances got lost. Two years ago my son brought me Antilope and Weil the Weil from US. To be frank I was very disappointed by the Antilope – I remember another type of scent and also the wrapping was strange to me. Weil de Weil was okay – I enjoyed it really. Now I am seeking for the original Antilope – the noble very fine delicate feminine fragrance – as I remember it from the time of my university studies in 70s.
antilope
AlexY – :
I was first given this perfume at the tender age of 13 just before my first trip to Italy. Well it stuck in my head (or should I say my nostrils)and had been searching for it for years later. My childhood friend had been listening to me for years about how I had been looking for it and being an avid perfume wearer herself (albeit more knowledgeable than I ever could hope to be)happended to come across it whilst holidaying in Sydney Australia in a perfumery store. You can imagine my excitedness when she returned bearing my much-searched-for ANTELOPE perfume. The moment I sprayed it, it opended up the memory floodgates for me. I absolutely love it as for me it is a link back to my childhood (perfumes have a way of doing that). I am now in my late 40s and still have the bottle tucked away in my bathroom cabinet. LOVELY…………
evg-salnikov – :
The original is stunning, the remake is a no-go for me bearing no relation to the original’s rich musky spendor.