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tundersex – :
I was introduced to Je reviens by my Mother who had a very small bottle of the concentrate, sadly unavailable now. I remember how beautiful it was and how long it lasted. Later I learned that it was the exclusive parfum used by the great opera diva Maria Callas. The fragrance would linger backstage after she had been performing. Throughout the great opera houses of the world some say they can still smell a faint hint of the precious Je reviens now and then, suggesting Maria still haunts the theatres where she reigned supreme! No doubt she embraces the prophesy….I shall return!! I was also a professional opera singer, and sang for many years at the Sydney Opera House where I was understudy to La Stupenda, Dame Joan Sutherland, who always wore Ma Griffe.
The new modern watered down poor cousin version of Je Reviens is an insult to the original devine heaven on earth fragrance. It smells like its made entirely of chemicals, and has no lasting power at all…on me. I think it must be made cheaply now in a back street factory in China somewhere…! Obviously the new manufacturers wont use the important and highly expensive and valuable natural fixatives, such as ambergris, which gave the perfume its hypnotic, lasting, and unique scent. It is a shame that one can only buy the original in left over vintage offerings from old lady`s estates.
Je Reviens is the Queen of all the perfumes, there is nothing else like it, and whoever invented it was inspired by the Gods!
malanec12 – :
Ragnell, I know what you mean. There’s something ethereal about it, with a hard to place ambiance style, like it’s a blue-hot flame flickering on ice. Those particular florals — narcissus, neroli, jasmine — can come across as quite waxy and chilly under the right amounts, even clinical. But the oakmoss adds a sort of forest floor or sweater on a cool night, kind of coziness. The coriander and tonka reminds me a little of a hot, spiced drink that’s barely projecting in a cold air environment.
I love the transcendent weirdness of all the concentrations and interpretations of “Je Reviens”.
xxxxxx – :
Yes , it is “otherworldly”! Ragnell mentioned “Rebecca”– REbecca’s bat was named “Je Reviens,” so perhaps you were making an unconscious connection there.
tlefdndej – :
I love Je Reviens, but there’s something about the scent that’s just strange. Unlike other perfumes.
I’m not educated about the terms for perfumes and scents, and I wish I could explain it. I do love it, though. The name seems appropriate and I could associate this with a glamorous ghost such as “Rebecca” or “Laura”.
Does anyone else get that otherworldly impression with this scent?
omi4 – :
I love Je Reviens, but there’s something about the scent that’s just strange. Unlike other perfumes.
I’m not educated about the terms for perfumes and scents, and I wish I could explain it. I do love it, though. The name seems appropriate and I could associate this with a glamorous ghost such as “Rebecca” or “Laura”.
Does anyone else get that otherworldly impression with this scent?
Liudmila2804 – :
As far as I am concerned, this edition is not discontinued, just sold in limited amounts and places that offer this wonderful creation…What strikes me most, is the general indifference from the audience towards the Couture version for this is an absolutely chic perfume having been produced in last years that surpasses many modern market brands…Very much underappreciated, very much…
tyr4 – :
This 2004*Couture* re-issue of ‘Je Reviens’ by the house of Worth is absolutely superb, the higher concentration of good quality ingredients in this eau de parfum *Couture* edition harkens back to the era of sophistication Charles Worth was famous for in the early days of the art deco period. Unfortunately production of this modern offering from the esteemed house of Worth was very short lived surviving for about 4-5 years before being unceremoniously discontinued, in fact I believe only a few batches of this now scarce blue/green elixir were ever produced, perhaps too costly to perpetuate the fragrance that heralded the magic & elegance that was the brainchild of Charles Frederick Worth & the parfumeur Maurice Blanchet. I found this eau de parfum very close to the older & more vintage formula of the original parfum presented in the cobalt blue flacon made by the glass works of Lalique et Cie, all seems in order from this latest re-issue with the rose, jasmine, jonquil & lilac floral absolutes nestled on a base of high quality white musc, vetyver & santal, sillage & longevity are amazing while still retaining the earlier grandeur, aura and beauty of the original!.
Parfait!
Long Live ~Je Reviens~May you always return!!!
edit: It appears a ‘NOS’ limited supply has recently surfaced in France or Italy, I do believe production has stopped for the present time???
Messar – :
In the vast and endless sea of new perfumes, there are classics like Worth’s Je Reviens, Chanel, Dior, Rochas etc. that stay as an epitome of class and good taste. Class that has nothing to do with money or belonging to a particular social layer, it is more an intellectual category attributed to those who can clearly distinguish things in half shades.
I once read memoires of a woman who survived the WWII. One of her most vivid memories was about her mother, who being a very refined and chic woman, used Je Reviens Parfum in the early 40s. It was interesting to note that this perfume was considered to be much more exquisite than, for instance, Chanel 5, which by that time was way cheaper than Worth’s creation. Given that, we can only wonder how things have changed ever since.
Anyway, despite all the regulations, I see the new version as a compliment to Maurice Blanchet’s wonderful creation. And we can only pray so that the classics wouldn’t go into oblivion in near future…