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SEDOI1375 – :
At first, it smells a bit like an earthy ginger (on top of musk, of course). The musk fades off really quickly in this one, and what’s left smells like you dusted your skin with a hint of sweet curry. After that, it turns almost soapy. A very edible yet refreshing scent.
gusnik1 – :
After thoroughly testing the entire SD Musc collection and ordering some travel-size bottles first, just to be sure, I finally purchased a 100ml bottle of Helicriss. It took me some time to discover all facets of Helicriss, because it is so original, but now I can proudly declare that it is magnificent and works wonders on my skin. As my initial review below testifies, when I first started wearing it, the strongest notes were curry powder and musk. Now, in addition to those two, I can definitely identify different layers. The first one is fresh spicy and aromatic, with lemon, bergamot, rosemary, cumin and salt. After 20 minutes or so it begins to warm up with the arrival of warm-spicy, balsamic and herbal notes – namely immortelle, patchouli and benzoin; at the same time the musky cloud becomes more prominent, but never overbearing. Helicriss lasts at least six hours on my skin and projects magnificently for the first 3-4 hours. I’ve received tons of compliments since putting it in regular rotation. It’s everything that I look for in a fragrance: high-end yet reasonably priced, original, striking, uplifting, memorable, totally pleasant and wearable on any occasion. Kudos to Ms. Delacourt for proving that in 2017-18 one can still create original unisex scents, instead of following the same bland and boring trends. I’m now eager to test her vanilla collection.
viruss19 – :
Like many other reviewers here, the note I pick up on most strongly is curry powder, with some added sweet-ish florals and clean musk. This is a very warm, comforting perfume – an artist’s rendering of the living-room of a cosy home, at this special moment where the smell of the evening meal starts slowly wafting out of the kitchen. It’s not quite for me as for some reason it gives me headaches (hence the short review) but it’s so unique that I really regret being unable to wear it.
CerJerasoca – :
Like a beautiful savoury curried custard! Warm, spicy: A heaven scent. Quite possibly the most intriguing of the collection, this one became one of my favourites right from the get go. I often find myself missing this when I’m not wearing it and that very rarely happens. I may have to buy a small bottle of this at some point. I can’t imagine what would happen if this were no longer available. I don’t know of any scent exactly like it.
marine.87 – :
Mmmmmm, yummy! Helicriss is almost edible, at least for lovers of spicy South Asian cuisine! It smells like curry powder, mixed with fresh herbs, lemon and tea leaves. I lived in Manchester for several years, and this fragrance immediately reminded me of all those Asian restaurants in Rusholme… Suddenly it’s like I’m walking down Oxford Road, crossing Dickenson Road, and voila – I’m in Rusholme, ready for another curry overdose!
Unlike Dovana, Helicriss is really unisex, perhaps a tad more masculine, although all ladies who enjoy aromatic-spicy fragrances will appreciate this. Do not worry that you’ll smell like you cooked curry for 12 guests and forgot to wash your hair, because its silage is soft and the overall vibe very pleasant and uncomplicated.
DAMFAT1402 – :
What I retain from the designer’s explanation of how she formulates her fragrances is her aim of using no obvious heavy hitters like vanilla nor sandalwood, and I think this aim is achieved. It provides for a real alternative in one’s collection. The flowers and spices sit on a patchouli bed and resist quick classification. There is sufficient warmth to balance the citrus notes, making for a unique scent. The presentation in a metal box and the round bottle are very classy.
Update: Whereas in winter the musk serves as a base for the fragrance, in summer the immortelle is so present. I get, for the first time, the curry aspect, the dryness, but there is so much more going on for the first time that it strikes me as much more complex fragrance than at first thought. A little goes a long way and if you are into that kind of melange with subtle Eastern/Indian vibes, the 100 ml bottle is nothing short of a good value.
120396 – :
This, to me, is by far the most interesting of the La Collection Muscs and the one that works the best with my skin. It’s a salty curry scent with a strong citrus presence and, obviously, that ‘ball of musk’ that Sylvaine has quipped on multiple occasions.
It’s never overbearing and always classy. She’s mentioned that she needed to give musk a sense of character and make it project – the thyme salt and soft spices here give the musk the ability to transform on the skin. It surrounds you and softly envelopes you. Just beautiful.
wunderbar – :
Sweet, curried immortelle and white musk. Unfortunately, immortelle is horrible on my skin, so this is a pass.
gareaidessy – :
Of the five of the musk collection, this is the most “wintery” of them all and by far the darkest. It opens very spicy and resinous. The incense-vibe is there as well as a punch of patchouli. It dries down to a mix of citrus and patchouli. By far, this is the most truly unisex of all the offerings. The longevity is great on this one, 7-8 hours with the first few hours being a mild projection and the last few being a skinscent. I love this one.
Kratas – :
Sour & bitter spices.
Rosemary, grapefruits, and something urinal! there is something very bitter in here and i believe this could be the mix of grapefruit and musk!
I can’t sense tonka beans, or cinnamon, & i can’t detect the patchouli. Quite weird to be honest as that urinal note is very sharp.
alexei303 – :
A definite citrus opening then its spicey and aromatic. The citrus definitely dominates but it is closely followed by the spices then the aromatic notes. I like how the immortelle provides some of its sunny honeyed sweetness to the whole. Its not overly sweet though but you need something to balance out all the citrus and aromatic notes. Its definitely unisex.
I could imagine wearing this on a warm night at a bbq or party outside. It has this laid back and playful feeling to it.
Its such a shame it is so weak and doesnt even last an hour on me.
existance – :
I bought the sample set from this house and took tried a different one every day. This perfume was hands down the best of the bunch for me. I have lots of perfume, but only like a limited amount, in 2016 I only bought 1 perfume, this year it will be Helicriss.
I can’t describe the notes I smell, but I do know that this was a true love for me. As I grow older I find that my purchases are extremely selective and special, this perfume is both.
aok – :
Opens with a bracing accord that immediately brought to mind Licorice. I love herbaceous, apothecarial smelling fragrances so naturally this is right up my alley. The aromatics however, is from Rosemary and a whole basket of hesperidic citruses. This is a good clean, bitter-herbal masculine scent. I don’t detect much helichrysum Nor patchouli. This also doesn’t last very Long and has a very soft sillage and close projection.
vladimir-nam – :
This remind me that nightmare of Fougere Bengale, but in a soft and more acquatic fresh citrusy way. Very very soft sillage. Smell immortelle, then curry, lemon-curry here.
This is shampoo as well, it smell like oily organic shampoo and hairs, human hairs. I prefer the others of the line, which follows a fil rouge. This goes somwhere else.
From the site of Delacourt notes here are:
Bergamot
Cinnamon
Rosemary
Grapefruit
Lemon
Tonka Bean
Immortelle
Patchouli
Frankincense resinoid
neustyhaitien – :
“Warm breez from Sud” says S.D.’s site.
The name comes from Helichrysum, better known as immortelle and it’s among the three main notes of Helicriss. The other 2 should be patchouli and incense, but honestly I don’t detect them a lot. My nose picks up some other notes instead, also listed by the site -rosmarine, citrusses, tonka bean and a hint of cinnamon
It’s a very pleasant, masterly blended fresh aromatic composition!
If it reminds me something??? Yes, I would mention Annick Goutal’s Nuit Etoilee and Sables 😉