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jqw332JeomiWogkig – :
I was hunting for new perfumes when I found this unique fragrance. It was the packaging that grabbed my attention, and I sprayed it on my wrist…very intriguing. It has the spicy note (I guess the tolu balsam) that really stands out…even spicier than Givenchy Xeryus Rouge which has pimento in it. However, it is now sitting among other perfumes in my closet. Like it much!
fcm029InsuffBooni – :
My favorite perfume, throw of dice: 7. I had 3 bottles of this great perfume. So very special and delightful perfume … :))
artless89 – :
These reviews really range the gammut. It’s almost as if we are reviewing different fragrances! But that speaks to the complexity of Chapeau Bleu. On me, Chapeau is a heady floral. Once the bergamot and peach relax I am left with a beautiful heavy blanket of white flowers which lasts for hours (I’m gong on 9 now). Sadly, on me the musk and wood barely present themselves. However, these flowers are not crisp; they were picked and placed in a vase several days ago. Perhaps this is the musk – the sense of fading flowers whose petals are browning and falling from the stem. The uniqueness of each person’s experience is an illustration of the superb balance of Chapeau – I cannot find the notes that others praise; but they are there. Each are humble, and aware that it is the sum of the parts that makes this perfume so gorgeous.
760874 – :
The bottle… sure is something. I cannot make my mind up about it. Is it garish or outlandishly enticing? Probably both.
As for the fragrance, I like it. It’s green but sweetish and fresh. Reminds me of the drydown of post-2014 Ange Ou Demon Le Secret, actually, but less sweet and more tart/green. Not bad, I just feel it’s a bit of a mismatch judging from the name and the bottle design.
egik-odessa – :
OK, Fragrantica has dragged me into this magnificent bottle with its stunning ornamental cap. What did I get myself into? I have eyed this bottle for years and here it is delivered today.
Why would I want it? I love Pablo Picasso. I am a painter who continuously tries to copy him, however miserably I fail…One of my favorite designers is Paloma Picasso with her classic Mon Parfum and Minotaure. This slipped under my radar in 1994, however I always knew this bottle would be in my collection one day. Its a natural progression, I suppose.
Who is Marina Picasso? I did a quick internet search and came up with her tale. She is this “poor little rich girl” who had a dysfunctional family who’s grandfather happened to be the most famous artist of the 20th century. She inherited an enormous amount of cash, a fabulous manor in Provence and launched her own perfume in 1994. I would have probably done the same thing.
Onto the perfume. Upon first spray, I encountered something I was not expecting. There is a wonderful sense of “come and play in the warm sunshine”. Just drop your cares and indulge in this playful treat of ripe peaches, joyous green notes and gentle blossoms that I really cannot identify on a sticky caramel vanilla treat, wrapped in animalic notes that make me wonder where I left my reason?
Yes, there is an impression of laundry sheets. This was the 1990s and “fresh” was the thing. On hot summer days, this is a perfect antidote. It lasts all day into the night.
The bottle alone is worth the price of admission!
Mesis666Negeltzex – :
I’m afraid this scent did nothing for me at all. For me it was a very sweet chemical fragrance. I used it up as a room fragrance instead of wearing it.
Wonderful bottle design, a keeper just for that.
Пробойник – :
Thank you MoreScentsThanDollars for the sample. This fragrance is so incredibly beautiful! Pepper is most evident along with peach, sandalwood and lily of the valley. I love the musk base too. There’s so much more though. It’s totally enthralling in its complexity. Average silage, good lasting power. A masterpiece, and I was expecting it to be way out of my reach price wise, but I’m happy to say it’s quite affordable, and my full bottle is on its way!
laminat – :
Wow. I’ve just received a vintage bottle of this. It’s a very potent fragrance but no powder in mine. Rather it’s peppery, kind of unisex. I love it. First spray is extremely sharp, even alcoholic but as it fades well that’s something beautiful. Very very unique. I just went into a sephora a few days ago to smell the perfumes and to me all smell the same or at least along the same line. The old perfumes were so unique and you could keep it secret what you’re wearing. Oh how I miss those discontinued scents…
Update. This lasts for a good 10 hours and counting… Smells sooooo nice. Now I smell freshly cut grass in this. I can’t help smelling myself:) I don’t get any fruity lemony florals. On me it’s sharp and peppery. Very earthy. Love love love.
itemaScommimb – :
I wish to try it….pretty bottle powder make me hungry to test it
Andrey14_79 – :
I love it! I keep smelling myself and the dry down is awesome too! Yummy!
assuttOweda – :
An unusual and quite lovely fragrance!
Complex, but not heavy; it feels rather airy and transparent, with lots of osmanthus and peach. And there is something in there that immediately felt very familiar, something that reminded me very much of summer… Then I suddenly realized what it was: home made elderflower lemonade. I pick flowers of black elder every summer, cover them with sliced lemon and pour boiling water on top. After 2-3 days I pour it through a strainer and add sugar. This perfume reminds me of this whole lemonade process; from the fresh, sharp, nearly sweaty-smelling flowers in my garden, to the juicy lemon and then finally the sweet, slightly green and peach-like aroma of the cool lemonade served in a glass.
So to me, Chapeau Bleu really is summer in a bottle…
rustam1973 – :
Lost for words of gratitude towards flowers-in-the-springtime for gifting me this stunning bottle of even more stunning juice
I wanted to have it for ages, not just that the bottle is fab, but because of story of Marina Picasso. I read her book, I feel her deep sadness and sincere heart, I realize how many hard times she had, being a granddaughter of Picasso, who, as many geniuses, had a heart of stone for his family. I know many people would find Marina’s book controversial, but I believe her and I wanted her perfume
Its one of those times, when you perfectly created the perfume in your head long before you actually smelled it. Of course, I knew the notes, but still its amazing, how its clicked straight away
Tolu balsam is a leader here, which has similarity with Rochas Absolu in this way. Osmanthus, fruity by itself, even more blossoming from the peach, its sweet and eastern, deep resinous fragrance on me, I guess aldehydes and civet well hidden-smoothed behind the caramel and tuberose here, just like Marina, who wanted her sad life to be sweetened so badly. Strangely enough, all heart notes create a strong accord of dark grape…Picture of mysterious woman, who is standing on the balcony, surrounded by flowery bushes, at night, holding cluster of grapes in her hand, looking beyond the horizon
Its also rather creamy-musky on the drydown.
I could wear it anywhere and at any time, 5 from 5 from me
radutanea83 – :
absolutely unique, amazing and beautiful perfume that I wore when it initially came out. Currently trying to hunt it down again, so if someone has the big bottle with original painted cap at home, would be interested to swap/buy.
Assuttutign – :
Bought 2 miniature bottles of 5 ml EDP Chapeau Bleu yesterday at a local perfume store. After years of searching, it feels great to wear this again. My little girl called it the “Transformers” perfume because of it’s bottle. And she made me promise to give her the empty bottle once I finished it:)
NUSHKA900 – :
“bust of a woman ” this is the title of PICASSOs work and really the product is reflects the original idea remarkable.
i was bought it blindly due to the greatness of a bottle .
i keep it from now on and find it it is a real gem .a keepsake ,a must have for any art lover .
personally i love quite a few paintings from Picasso .but this one is an exception.
the cap is a hand made -as the saying goes and th 50 ml verion is far better eye catching than the golden variation.
the smell is good but this is the case when outness is more beautiful than the juics indoor.
its a pity that marina picasso didn t do it any further collection.
i know the art of picasso in t for everyone .its strictly for those who like some kind of stuff that is irregular and quirky.
pk36kv336 – :
A masterpiece! I am awe-stricken by the beautiful harmony the notes are striking in this fragrance! I purposely dabbed it on my wrist because this is the one telltale spot that ‘eats up’ any fragrance…Wow…This one stands up to that test!
It starts out floral on me, then morphs into a light fruitiness…The drydown is magnificent — peppery [even though there is no pepper], woodsy, and mossy…
It’s a bold & gorgeous fragrance…The energy the notes emit are much like the energy in the strokes of the paintbrush and in the boldness of color Marina’s grandpa used in his famous paintings…Viva Picasso! Viva Chapeau Bleu!
ThePolyah – :
i actully LOVE it..very unique..must admit its not for the faint hearted or one who like sweet, light and soft fragrances.
applyed it 11 hours ago…still smelling it…wonderful.
saksei – :
I’ve tested edp about 2 months.Haven’t found any reviews.So is it extraordinary?Strange?Unique?
I won’t describe by notes,because only few are mentioned.
This scent seems not colourful to me.I’d say two main colours-dark blue and dark green and a little bit brown,no warm details in wine as Pablo Picasso'”…woman in dark blue hat”has.
It is sharp and strong from the very beginning.This is a story about young lady in dark blue.I imagine one day in spring,windy,cloudy,sky is grey,there is no sun.Young woman lands in the woods.She goes far to the thicket.Rain is falling and all in surroundings is soak.Her clothes and hair are wet,all around is dark green and brown,many ferns,a lot of them with very strong smell and smell with wet old wood too.Could say woody aquatic,not aromatic.But the woman don’t stop,she knows where she’s going.And maybe only at that moment is similar mood between famous grandfather’s creation and perfume of his grand-daughter Marina.
The scent is long lasting,but very sad and only in minor notes.
Fluevalup – :
oh my god
a type of woody fragrance that really makes me like wood……literally…..and it’s not good….but maybe it’s just me…….