Description
After 4 fragrances which arrived to the market in 2006, the fifth perfume arrives – Evening Edged in Gold, which presents letter E, arrives as a part of inspirationally named alphabetic collection Ineke. (A- After My Own Heart; B- Balmy Days & Sundays, C – Chemical Bonding, D – Derring Do), E as a prefix of elegance and evening as notes for going out in the evening, inspired by intoxicating night flowers.
This perfume house, the founder and perfumer of which is Ineke Ruhland, is based in San Francisco. Young Ineke is inspired by gold this time and she created this perfume with a touch and scent, which are associated with this optimistic colour.
The perfume Evening Edged in Gold opens with fragrancy, light notes of plum and golden osmanthus. The heart of the fragrance introduces a tide of Angel’s trumpet, with a hint of saffron and cinnamon, while the base notes introduce intoxicating night flower named Midnight Candy (zaluzianskya capensis), with accords of dark wood and leather.
The bottle is the same as its previous editions, with illusory drawings and a gold label. The perfume is available as 75ml EDP (2.5 oz) (web site) Evening Edged In Gold was launched in 2007.
Airi – :
On me it’s primarily Saffron and suede which is a satisfying combination. Not “knock your sock off” amazing, but somewhat satisfying. The overall vibe evokes the Serge Lutens aesthetic and reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger on. What I’m noticing about the Ineke line is that two or three of the listed notes for each scent stand out while the others seem to get lost and after testing several of her scents, this is what leaves me feeling somewhat dissatisfied with the scents I’ve tested so far from this house. After testing 6, the standout for me at this point from Ineke is “After My Own Heart”.
Sander1 – :
This perfume somehow makes me think of the brand Bottega Veneta. I guess it’s the combination of leather and golden opulence. Smells like expensive riding boots with tasteful, thin, golden metal detailing. In the middle of a garden. On a lukewarm June evening.
Igorbalan_86 – :
Once upon a time, there was a comedy sketch show called “mad tv”. On mad tv, there was a character named Ms. Swan. Ms. Swan was a frequent witness to crimes, and subsequently interrogated by police for a description. The punchline is that her description isn’t one, she just says the perp looks like a man.
That is how I can describe “evening edged in gold”, it smells like perfume. Aside from the opening, which has identifiable apricot osmanthus. It’s sweet, fruity, and floral. I don’t distinguish unique notes as the perfume progresses. No leather, cinnamon, or datura as I hoped. Just a blend that smells like a nice shampoo. Like a notch above herbal essences.
Максим111095 – :
Angels Trumpet + plum + suede.
In an alternate universe where not-too-sweet Italian Plum Cola is the most popular flavor, this frag is a big hit. I could live there. Easily. Good stuff well done, and worth exploring!
Оленька:) – :
You often see Brugmansia (Angels Trumpet) growing very well here in the Bay Area, and when a good sized plant is in bloom, those 6″ downfacing bells can be intoxicating, filling the whole yard! I recently had a chance to talk with Ineke at a pop-up fragrance event and she told me she distilled the Brugmansia from her own backyard for this frag. Talk about local sourcing!
gusenok44 – :
This is a pleasant enough scent and I can’t really find anything wrong with it, but I don’t really like it.
The beginning is “perfumey” a blend of florals and something else, none of which I could really identify.
After that there is an absolutely beautiful floral that distinguishes itself. My nose identified it as jasmine, but I could see how it could be osmanthis. Followed by a nicely blended patchouli with some sweet notes and a bit of amber.
And then it gets perfumey again.
I think that this might be the type of fragrance that really blooms on the right skin, so I suggest everyone try it. I’m not sure if it’s my body chemestry or just a style of blending that I don’t care for here.
serland – :
Oh so beautiful!!!!! Beautiful!!!! I’m in love!!!!
This is such a lovely fragrance! What can I say? It’s heavenly. Others here have given such good reviews….I agree with every one who loves it, and can’t say anything better!!!!
It is PERFECT and divine!!!!!
Anf I LOVE the packaging!!!! Sublime!!!!!!
Dim-87 – :
Discovered at a small boutique in Seattle with instructions from my sister to treat myself to something. I’d never heard of Ineke or her line, but the box art and bottle intrigued me, and after practically huffing the test strip nonstop I couldn’t leave without the bottle.
First impression was familiarity of the blend, not the individual notes. I couldn’t put my finger on it right away, but after several days of wear I realized it reminded me of Il Bacio by Borghese, which was my first signature scent in the early 90s. EEIG is like that wild, moody, vibrant, mysterious, tawdry teenager all grown up and much more settled in her skin. Sophisticated and stylish.
The fruity, sweet tones are neither cloying nor pull gourmand. I can’t tell if it’s actually long-lasting because I am re-applying 2 or 3 times a day to get that initial opening experience. It’s like taking a fall walk with a cup of not-too-sweet cider and seeing the evening light fall on the last remaining fruit on the trees.
I look forward to spraying this on a scarf!
barbi923 – :
Fragrance Review Fr Evening Edged In Gold Ineke
Top Notes: Plum Osmanthus
Middle Notes: Saffron Cinnamon Angels Trumpet
Base Notes: Leather Sweet Notes Woods
If you like fragrances that are feminine but also unisex like Decadence Marc Jacobs or Victoria Secret Night this scent wears like those types. This is an Oriental woodsy fragrance with a touch of sweet fruit. The abstract sweet notes appear to be fruity and it also has synthetic plum. This is not all that sweet of course and it becomes a darker, deeper wood scent and leather scent. The only flowers that really stand out are the saffron and angel’s trumpet. The leather is quite strong as are the woods and it smells more like a man’s cologne toward the end/dry down. But it’s not all that masculine on me. It just smells like a refined, elegant mature woman’s evening cologne. It’s a modern Oriental, a tad on the romantic side as well. Perfect to put on for romantic dinner dates and evenings spent at the opera or theater. There’s an aromatic woodsy oud kind of beauty to this that reminds me of Arabic perfumes. But it’s also reminding me of Enchanted by Chopard. Just a type of perfume I go for usually. Classy, woodsy and Oriental gorgeousness. I love the name of the fragrance as well. Ineke is a line I hadn’t explored yet. I’ll look into buying more of their scents.
Arudakovskiy – :
The review below is by me my iPad must have signed me out!
omaro65 – :
Extremely special, needed to get used to it, but it’s so so nice now I did. If you’re talking about ‘balmy’ – this is it. I has some kind of melted wax-quality to it. Plummy play-dough, but in a wearable and even natural-smelling way. The presentation is beautiful. Thumbs up.
abakanli – :
I have the sample set of ineke’ a-h fragrances and this is got to be my favorite out of all of them. (Field notes in Paris being a close second). When I was buying the sample set, the girl who was selling it to me allowed me to spray it from the larger bottle since it was also her favorite. I’m glad she showed it to me because wow! That leather is lovely! Started with a quick jab of plum that made me hesitate for a moment but it didn’t take long before my nose was glued to my wrist. The spice isn’t biting… Well maybe more of a love bite 😉
This is right up my alley, and I would love love love to get my hands on a full bottle one day.
microlabs – :
Juicy, tart plum and apricot are what greet me upon spraying Ineke Evening Edged in Gold. Soon, a plush suede emerges. If the suede in Daim Blond is brand new, in Evening Edged in Gold, it’s been worn for quite some time. It becomes more tender and meshes better with the skin. I sometimes have trouble with saffron being too sharp, but here it’s very light and almost fuzzy, as if it’s the actual texture when touching suede.
After about 2 hours, this lovely suede recedes into the background. The fragrance then becomes a creamy skin scent of white floral and vanilla, with a pinch of woods and spices around the edge. But overall, it’s very amorphous, as if the scents of my body lotion and my suede jacket got mixed up with the heat of my wrist.
The sillage is very soft and the longevity is around 7 hours. I enjoy Evening Edged in Gold much more than the first 4 offerings from Ineke, since it doesn’t have the particular soapy element that I struggled so much with, and I really like the soft suede at the beginning. Although I personally find the drydown less interesting, it’s still a very pleasant skin scent. Moreover, its sheer nature makes it quite versatile and I suspect it would bloom beautifully in a summer evening. I’d definitely recommend it as a relatively friendly suede fragrance.
rli943speagoessenda – :
First I get leather then osmanthus and then a touch of plum. Its not very sweet. I grow datura and it has the most sweet, heavy, hypnotic and potent fragrance ever but it is timid here if at all. There is lots of leather and a touch of saffron and spices on the drydown. I am getting way too much leather. It stays close to the skin on me and the longevity is moderate. Its nice but thats all for me.
goga-66 – :
Damn this is good!! It is composed of every note that I love.
Initially it starts with juicy plum and osmanthus which is light and addictive. It made me want to continually inhale it’s beautiful aroma and as it settles down I get a sweet and leathery accord, the type of smell that wafts up from a leather handbag filled with old lipsticks…. heaven!!
The base notes are warm, sweet and spicy and I would say that this is a winter perfume, soft and comforting, like a steaming mug of sweet chai on a cold and windy evening.
A charming and elegant perfume from this very impressive niche house. Good longevity and respectable silage.
Mitelenny – :
Long awaited, I finally got my hands on this scent.
I recently re-discovered sweet-fruity scents, and this was meant to be the perfect plum.
Personally, I adored this perfume. It starts with the heady sweetness of plum, then takes a more elegant twist into a dark, classy yet seductive creation, thanks to the flowery notes.
When paraded around the office, the opinions on this one were split –
– Middle aged women and men fell head over heels.
– Girls my age and a bit older said it smelt too heavy and sweet, “aunty-style”.
Well, I choose to love it nontheless 🙂
shandroid – :
Oh wow this is a gorgeous fragrance. I am having difficulty trying to describe what I am smelling but it is very pleasant on the nose. The first initial burst is sweet. As it begins to settle on the skin it develops into a warmer gorgeous slight spice with a hint of leather. The scent is sexy as hell. All feminine without a flower or gourmand overload. Very different scent not mainstream. I absolutely and completely am in love with this. So refreshing to smell something unique for a change. I would like to thank my lovely swap partner for the opportunity to give this gem a try.
devastator – :
this is a nice scent,but way to fleeting! glad i just got a sample
botmaster – :
The Bottle:
While I do not have the bottle (yet), Evening Edged In Gold’s bottle is covered in gorgeous golden designs that remind me of beautiful Art Deco adorned buildings. Swirling clouds and a golden moon cover the cylindrical flask. It’s very lovely to look at on display.
If you go my route and get Ineke’s Deluxe Sample pack first, it will come in a lovely box with seven other fragrances from Ineke’s ever growing Alphabet Line. Evening Edged In Gold’s sample will come in a small black case with images of golden Midnight Candy flowers on a black background on the left side and Angel Trumpets with a small moth on a golden hued background on the right; a capital E and the name of the scent in stark white font on the front. Sliding out of the inner container which holds the sample will reveal a lovely black and gold checker pattern reminiscent of the works of Gustav Klimt, the 0.05ml sample inside wrapped in stark black tissue paper.
The Scent:
When first sprayed, the crisp sweetness of the plum makes its entrance, arriving hand in hand with the luscious apricot notes of the golden osmanthus. For a brief interlude, the two top notes mingle to create a sweet but striking combination of juicy fruits before the plum lets the osmanthus take center stage.
Meanwhile the heart notes of saffron, cinnamon, and brugmansia (Angel’s Trumpet) make their presence known and join with the osmanthus. The sweet and spicy richness of the saffron plays well with the powdery qualities of the brugmansia and the sweet floral components of the osmanthus, all while the cinnamon ever so gently incorporates its earthiness to the mix.
As the drydown approaches, the earthiness of the wood notes and the sweet tang of leather overtake the osmanthus while the night phlox (Midnight Candy) adds a creamy yet powdery note of vanilla sugar to the lingering spices. The end result is a warm, creamy, and effervescent fragrance.
Overall Impression:
If Ineke’s Evening Edged In Gold were a person, I would describe it as young yet refined socialite wearing a black form-fitting evening gown with a black and gold lace shawl. Her dark hair is pulled back into a loose chignon while a necklace of champagne pearls sit on her shapely collar and golden bracelets encircle her slender wrists. Her presence commands the room due to the scintillating aura she gives off, but when approached she is charming, warm, and receptive, showing maturity beyond her years. Her voice is soft, sweet, but deep and rich. She has the glamour of Holly Golightly with all the wit, grace, and patience of 1001 Arabian Night’s famed Scheherazade.
Other reviewers have commented that Evening Edged In Gold reminds them of champagne and I couldn’t agree more! I wore this fragrance on New Year’s Eve and it set the mood perfectly as it smelled like I had bathed in champagne!
It is a bit heavy on the spice factor than I usually prefer in floral-orientals, but the fact that saffron comes out so beautifully in this perfume is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. I also loved the powdery drydown of Evening Edged as it lent a very grown-up quality to this perfume without making me feel like an old lady. Out of the eight samples in Ineke’s Deluxe Sample, Evening Edged In Gold is currently tied with Hothouse Flower as my favorite.
It’s only downside is that it can be very light. One spritz will not cut it and if you want this perfumes full potential you need at least two good sprays. Otherwise, this is a gorgeous scent with a nice sillage and good longevity.
deternal – :
…and after three hours out comes the wood.
12 hours after application, I can still smell it faintly, and more than faintly on the clothes I wore last night. I received a compliment on it last night. Can it really be….am I smelling something similar to DK Chaos after several hours and the fruitiness wears down?? Brilliant. So happy.
Pms007 – :
3 hours of sweet PLUM and nothing but plum on me. Skin scent still going after that. I love it. Fun and glam, with a soft, sexy, sophisticated and intelligent side. But I can’t help but wonder if this smells like something from BBW.
maxikys2011 – :
What a morpher! It begins as a sweet, sensual bouquet of osmanthus&datura with heaps of plums and morphs into a woody floral with a hint of leather. Impossible to wear this at work as I just cannot stop sniffing my wrists during the 4 hours this lasts on me.
This could easily be a cloying, suffocating weapon of mass destruction, but the sweetness is optimised to perfection and there is just the right amount of projection for a sensual classy lady.
The only downside is the longevity. Although the astonishingly beautiful opening makes me glee, I do prefer fragrances that last 6-8 h so that I will smell amazing throughout my working day. On the other hand, I think this will be just perfect for summer evenings. I had a 3ml sample and find myself seriously considering a full bottle. Damn!
oijIUHFvtycSZ – :
Evening Edged in Gold is a fragrance power animal, though I employ the term “power animal” here, in the most abstract sense of the concept: Mysterious and seemingly generated with the intention to give certain individuals tremendous strengths.
EEIG opens with mildly sweet, slightly under-ripe plums against dark wood and leather. If you don’t like leather in your fragrances, steer clear. This combination of notes results in new, barely cured, slightly salty, large green olives. The wood present in the opening reminds me of old wooden rafters in an art studio.
Evening Edged in Gold smells a little like strangely intoxicating flowers against a backdrop of fresh white paint in a large open studio with one wall of exposed brick and skylights. There are tubes of paint on rolling shelves and large canvases on wooden racks lining the walls. There is no one here.
Evening Edged in Gold is a quiet fragrance, though it has a firm presence. Projection and longevity are pretty good. It is softly dark, like an art studio closed for the night. All of its potential is presently at rest. I find it extremely unique, but also perfectly wearable. Easily unisex.
I would wear this for an occasion where I wanted to console myself while asserting my independence. Writing in a coffee shop or taking a solo trip to explore a new neighborhood. It is introspective without being distracting.
It is a wonderful treatment of soft, dry, earthy leather. It is deliberate but airy. The initial burst of sweetness in the opening which appears periodically throughout the development and in the dry down, reminds me of the darkness and sweetness of finished works of art, at rest in storage. They are quietly vibrating with their individual energies, like those things in nature that are beautiful but somehow manage to exist without demanding any recognition. In the dry down, a synergy of the notes takes place.
The dry down reminds me slightly of a more subtle, more tastefully executed, fluid, harmonious, and fresh/natural relative of Tom Ford’s Black Orchid. The dry down is really complementary to the natural scent of skin. Out of all of the fragrances Ineke was kind enough to let me experience, this is by far my favorite.
A rare and inspired, self-sufficient dark beauty.
nl08 – :
So I’ve been on an unsniffed fragrance treasure hunt from unfamiliar lines and have acquired quite a few gems. I ordered the INEKE sample set and decided that I really like 3 of the six. After My Own Heart, Chemical Bonding, and the lovely Evening Edged in Gold. I decided to spring for a full-size bottle of EEIG. It is similar but also unlike what I usually wear. I find plum and osmanthus a hit or miss combo but IMO this a familiar yet unique blend of notes that contrast and compliment in a way that just makes me smile. Warm and spicy but floral and woody and finally there is this sweet leather, that I hangs on to my skin like an elegant dewy summer night, with your special someone, neither saying much but the romantic silence says everything. The name is so apt for this is to me definitely an evening edged in gold.
FoorieReinuip – :
All I get from this is fruity floral (albeit a grown-up take on the genre), and a very low-sillage one at that. I get the plum, the osmanthus (?) and the Angel’s trumpet, but even with multiple sprays I can barely smell it unless I put my nose against my wrist. I don’t get any of the spice or wood notes, just a hint of warmth. I’m missing all the great cinnamon, saffron, leather, champagne accords, etc., that everyone else gets from this one. I wanna smell them too! 🙁 If only this had better sillage… For now I’ll experiment at home with more sprays to find a happy medium.
UPDATE: It takes a few more sprays than normal to coax this one out of its shell, but it does emerge. Having never smelled osmanthus before, I can only guess that it’s the “apricot gelatin” smell – the kind of fruit scent that makes you feel something gummy in the back of your throat, but it’s not sugary-sweet or sticky. I still don’t get much spice from this, but I do detect a hint of saffron, and a bit of a champagne note without the bubbles. Very fruity, and just a hint of spice to make it a bit sexier. Imagine an adult version of peach jello with champagne in it – that’s what this smells like. Come to think of it, I’m glad I don’t smell the cinnamon in this. I can’t imagine cinnamon meshing too well with bellini jello.
nonaAccenia – :
Beautiful! On me it’s smells like Champagne, golden & sparkly. Fruity, floral, just a hint of spice. It really does smell like champagne! I do want this very much.
Булыжник – :
Strong, thick, and rich, at first there’s a rose-like floral note, sandalwood, plum, saffron, the smell of freshly ironed cloth with the iron a little too hot, a tiny pinch of spice, and an aura that reminds me of ambergris.
As it dries down, I can see how all this melds into something that’s supposed to be angel’s trumpet, but it’s not as sickly-sweet as the real thing. The plum stays very prominent, supported by the warm woods in the background. I don’t smell leather at all.
After an hour, it becomes a gorgeous fruity-floral, not the usual commercial slop, but a clever, sexy, confident, grown-up fruity-floral with an eccentric style that makes it a fascinating wear. There’s plenty of sillage, but it stops just short of being too much.
The fragrance fits the name perfectly. It’s a perfume that evokes memories or fantasies of a million magical evenings full of nostalgia and romance, from the opera to the beach to the bed, and I can’t get enough of it. It’s been a long time since I swooned over a perfume, but this one does it to me. It lasts over 12 hours on skin. Bottom line: one of the best perfumes I’ve tried in a long time. I love it!
Christina – :
A warm, softly spiced Oriental. Saffron and cinnamon are lovely, but not in a painfully harsh and obvious way like in other spicy perfumes. I look at the notes, and they just don’t add up to me. The whole concoction oddly smells like a combination of mint chewing gum and pink bubblegum, but I like it! I smell the faintest touch of leather once it dries down a bit.
Unfortunately the scent stayed right on the skin, with no projection to speak of. I literally sprayed it all over myself, at least 10 sprays (no joke), and my friend couldn’t smell it on me at any point. If this had some projection, I might consider purchasing it. This is my favorite out of Ineke’s lineup.
КоНфЕтКо… – :
A juicy, sweet oriental on first spray.
It calms down quickly enough, and what is left is something that reminds me of roses or — as darlingbuds describes — peonies. Since there are no such flowers in this fragrance, I’m probably sensing a combination of leather plus floral?
The scent reminds me a bit of Oil of Olay’s skin toner (with witch hazel). Strangely enough, I LIKE how THAT smells, but am not a fan of this Ineke offering. It certainly is a quality perfume. It’s NOT a scrubber. It’s NOT overbearing. It’s NOT made of cheap ingredents. I’m afraid Evening Edged in Gold and I have to agree to disagree.
Gonki-Luck – :
Evening Edged in Gold is a fine composition, as far as the scent goes, which I found frustrating due to lack of tenacity. I literally had to re-apply it just to write a review despite having applied it less than 10 minutes previously; it had nearly vanished, leaving only a ghost of its very pretty scent. It has a floral which I can’t pin down—very nice, reminiscent of datura or heliotrope or even lily in certain ways. This is underpinned by cinnamon and saffron and a delicate plum. Leather? Not on me. When freshly applied, it has a contradictory feeling of both opulence and delicacy. It’s one of a handful of perfumes I’ve tested that bring the word ‘poignant’ to mind. If the Japanese phrase “mono no aware” (oddly translated as “the ah-ness of things”, referring to a wistful appreciation of something beautiful and transient, something that strikes at the heart) had a scent, this would be it. The drydown is incredibly beautiful but so subtle; I think I’d have to bathe in this perfume in order to enjoy it fully. Still, I like it so much that I plan to order a full bottle in hopes that a much more generous spraying on will allow me to revel in this scent which truly enchanted me but which slips away…The bottle appears just as lovely as the perfume it holds. Perhaps Ineke’s pleasant sample policy, in which they send a coffret of samples and permit one to apply the cost of that to a future full bottle purchase is the answer.
Stoned85 – :
The beautiful and whimsical bottle with drawing of a crescent moon and silhouette of a golden moth sets the mood for a fragrance that reflects the beauty of summer evening so well. EVENING EDGED IN GOLD is absolutely delightful and easy to wear. It has the perfect balance of uniqueness, imagination, sophistication, and softness. There is warmth and coziness from the saffron, natural sweetness of summer night blooming flowers from the angel trumpets and classy, chic note from the leather. I can see this fragrance being a signature scent material.
The notes listed on fragrantica are missing two components crucial to the composition: the angel’s trumpet (a variation of datura flower) in the heart and midnight candy (night blooming phlox) in the base. I think they are very important to understanding the genius of this composition. INEKE used those two sweet blooming night beauties as an alternative to commonly used jasmine or rose. And I do love how these two notes add a different twist to this fragrance. It is unusual, unique and very pleasant.
EVENING EDGED IN GOLD starts with a beautiful woody fresh note (I think it is ever elusive Osmanthus) and very lovely dark plum. The saffron warms up the composition right from the start and brings the exotic, very sophisticated tone to the mix. The saffron note is layered on slightly dry plum and sweet angel’s trumpet (variation of datura) in the heart notes. I do love the scent of datura – sweet and sometimes overpowering. The sweet floral note in the heart does remind me of real datura scent. In the base, the midnight candy (from what I understand it is a night flox flower) smells almost rosy sweet on my skin but as time passes the scent becomes more subtle with very beautiful leather note dry down.
The feeling I get from this composition is warm and cozy yet very refined, classy and sophisticated. I am sure it will be fabulous as a winter perfume but for me this scent captures the romantic mood of a summer night garden with warm air, pale moon and night blooming white flowers in my garden. (My overall rating is 10/10) Why 10 out of 10? The composition is unique, beautiful and masterfully done. It is easy and pleasant to wear. It creates an aura of sophistication but yet it could be worn on many occasions as it is not overpowering on my skin. The longevity and sillage are great. I fell in love with this scent and got a full bottle shortly after I tested it.
podishah – :
Evening Edged In Gold, more than anything else, is a vanilla/heliotrope fragrance. I smell a saffron note in there (similar to the one found in Tom of Finland), but otherwise Evening Edged In Gold is all about vanilla and heliotrope. Very pleasant and enjoyable. I get 6 to 7 hours out of it. My favorite so far out of the Ineke line besides Gilded Lily, but I dunno if I’d actually buy a full bottle and wear it.
kjuby – :
I love this. I wear it a lot! Starts out strong, but finishes very close to the skin on me. It smells like it’s coming from me naturally not like something I’ve sprayed on. Very beautiful and uncomplicated. Sophisticated. I love it.
surlokatop – :
Another slightly sweet floriental perfume boasting osmanthus as a note, Ineke EVENING EDGED IN GOLD also features a light touch of leather. This is a pleasing oriental perfume, to be sure, but I smell more saffron than osmanthus–or so it seems to my nose, still quite unclear about the essence of that floral note!
I have to confess that I am beginning to gravitate toward what might be called the “tofu hypothesis”: is osmanthus like tofu (or Zelig!) in that it absorbs the qualities of whatever happens to be around? So, here I smell saffron and leather, with a touch of cinnamon; there, I smelled heavy leather and citrus; over there, I smelled resins and fruit…
So far, my quest to capture the scent that is osmanthus has been frustrated by a series of pleasant, mostly light fruity floriental perfumes, none of which I’ve found compelling, and all of which claim to feature osmanthus. It may be time to search for a true solifore…
gasviani – :
I tried this because Rumeur which I adore was mentioned. BUT I do not see much resemblance. To my nose this was saffron and cinnamon powdered plums …sorry but it made sneeze and feel uncomfortable. i waited and waited for the miracle. But it never came to me.
kononow – :
This one reminds me of Rumeur in the beginning, a juicy slightly nauseating plum, haunting flowers (the stage when I want to wash it off) and then beautiful golden drydown.
dake85_85 – :
This is an interesting fragrance. Flowers with something mysterious. I think the golden osmanthus is a unique note. I do know I like the softer drydown better than the opening. I don’t really get either the saffron or the cinnamon though as the fragrance wears, it gets a bit more spicy. Good sillage.
est – :
This is my favorite from Ineke range. It has a bright note of saffrom, which becomes creamy in the base with a drop of leather scent in it. Very soft, feminine, “correct” fragrance with a good staying power.
pitbull130587 – :
This perfume demonstrates how different perfumes react with people’s personal chemistry. I adore this scent but unlike darlingbuds for me the striking notes are saffron, cinnamon and plum. The drydown is gorgeous: floral and leather with echoes of plum. I second the comment on the sample set: fabulous gift for any perfume lover and a great deal. Anyone can buy expensive perfume from big-name designers. Buying from a brave little house like this is far more rewarding and no one will know what you’re wearing.
56anna153 – :
I don’t pick up any Osmanthus in this scent, acutally I get a rich creamy floral. This reminds me of a perfume I used wear called Forever Krystal. It’s very nice, I can see lots of compliments coming from this rich, dreamy scent.
zozmar – :
I just received my Deluxe Sample collection from Ineke. Only $25 including shipping! There are five samples in the box, so within time I’ll try to write a review about each one. Right now EEIG seems to be my favorite so I’ll start with it. If you love osmanthus this one’s a showstopper. Ormonde Jayne makes a gorgeous creamy osmanthus that I adore, but EEIG brings out a starker note of it mixed with what smells like peony.
The ‘gold’here is a dark, burnished one. Rich and ancient, mellow and dusky. I don’t smell the saffron, and the cinnamon doesn’t claw at you; it’s toned down with a rich,earthy woodiness. Evening Edged in Gold is anchored with a raisiny leather drydown. Full-bodied without being too heavy. There’s nothing for it but a special night out! You can get your $25 sample fee put towards a full bottle of any of the Ineke scents. Right now I’m leaning towards EEIG.