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expepekitty – :
Such a gorgeous green chypre, and unlike others of this ilk (specifically Chanel No. 19), Scherrer lacks leather. Thank goodness. Leather can be great, but sometimes it’s nice not to have it so that other notes can shine.
In the case of Scherrer, the note that really shines is the hyacinth. This hyacinth is close to Penhaligon’s Bluebell. That delightful Bluebell spicy green crunch, muted by oakmoss and green notes, and warmed with civet – that’s the heart of Scherrer.
Since I have the EDT, the projection is only moderate. Longevity is good. This has such a beautiful balanced feel to it, no excess in any direction. Surely this must be a classic.
flexx – :
Beautiful… absolutely beautiful. I can’t stop smelling my wrist. However, at the same time I can’t stop thinking: “I have smelled it before”… Chanel Cristalle. I just pulled out my vintage tester of Cristalle EDT I haven’t touched for years…and yes, to my nose they are pretty much like twin sisters. Yet, even twins have slight differences in appearance and characters, the same here, Cristalle is more “flowery” to me and tad monotonous. Jean-Louis Scherrer on another hand, literally 🙂 has a wider octave and gives me a bit more warmth in the dry-down than Cristalle. Though I love them both, if I have to chose just one it has to be Jean-Louis Scherrer. Ultimate class, elegant and mature femininity in a bottle.
td_armm – :
I would generally say there are too many perfumes to pick a signature but, after a while a person can get tired of the highs and lows of new romances and may need to settle down, if just for a short time. I think JLS and I have taken our relationship to a new level. Green disco-era chypre, no sweetness, grown-up, means business, good sillage, lasts for hours and just feels like ME right now. Great for the warmer months, stays cool, never clings or turns cloying. This will get the signature spot for some time to come (this may be divine in the cooler months too!).
mcolkeen – :
There’s a kind of resigned melancholy to this scent, although it can also smell bitter and stoic at times. Despite it not being listed anywhere, there’s definitely juniper in it, which is probably why it reminds so many people of Eau de Soir. Unfortunately the projection is frankly just bad (talking about the EDP here) but then again it’s also reasonably priced.
Definitely worth a try for lovers of green scents.
prostata007 – :
Just like I said Scherrer 2 has survived in excellent form, I have to say Scherrer also has, just not that good.
Credit is due where credit is due, but simply the color of a 1981 bottle, golden honey compared to emerald green today, tells something. And the nose test is the ultimate one. Whereas Scherrer today is a beautiful green ‘chypre’ (I say ‘chypre’ because what can be called a true chypre today? With all the limitations and although some brands try to do their best with what’s available and permitted, a true chypre can’t be made today like it used to 2 decades ago) the vintage one is a gorgeous leather chypre, in the vein of Bandit and Futur, and to some extent Cabochard/Azuree/Aramis.
The above three are decidedly more butch, rougher, but Bandit in its vintage form had some glorious florals hidden beneath the surface; way way hidden, and Scherrer vintage boasts a huge galbanum, leather and civet note, with hidden florals just like Bandit.
And that is what I mostly get; galbanum all the way in it’s beautiful green bitterness, worn leather of a well made bag, an ambiguous floral heart to soften the edges, and a wallop of civet in the base that runs from the beginning to make Scherrer, ultimately, the Bandit of the 80’s; powerful, a slap in the face big personality that feels so different from the orientals and florals of the day but so refreshing and revitalizing for the woman or man that wanted to take the big city by the balls.
Always walking the line of ambiguity, it is masculine and feminine and everything in between. Perfect for anyone that loves a tough leather chypre with no sweetness at all and no excess frills, just good ol’ oakmoss, galbanum, animalic leather and some flowers in the heart. Today, Scherrer is more of a green floral, that still feels dry, sparkling, but the galbanum feels absent, as well as the leather, and the animalic notes feel sharper. Huge sillage and longevity on both versions, with the original one feeling just a tad ‘bigger’ and warmer. Definitely give it a try, because Designer Parfums are really working magic with the brands they own, Patou included. If you love Futur especially, with the galbanum/oakmoss duo singing together, Scherrer is a sure bet!
alekskobelev – :
Ce parfum, trop méconnu et difficile à trouver, est un des grands chypres de la parfumerie française. Les deux versions EDT et EDP sont deux propsitions différentes. La version EDT se fait plus légère, plus,douce alors que l’EDP est un poids lourds en terme de tenue et de sillage. Tout dépend donc de l’effet recherché. J’invite toutes celles et tous ceux un ne le connaîtraient pas à,courir tester ce fabuleux premier opus de la marque Jean-Louis Scherrer. Une tuerie !!!
nbw580Diobtetty – :
I’d been regretting that I didn’t purchase a lifetime supply of vintage JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER back-ups, but I can let go of that now, because the reformulation has stayed true to the spirit of the original. I recently purchased a new bottle (edt) and am hoarding the last drops in my vintage one.
This is such a lovely green fragrance. As compared to the vintage, the current version of the edt is perhaps just slightly less rich overall and is a tad sharper initially, but it mellows with dry-down. The green notes are dominant throughout, but there are many nuances here that present themselves over the course of many, many hours. When I wear this, the fragrance seems to cycle between moments of perfume-y smoothness and other moments when I can detect certain individual notes: rose, sandalwood, powder, jasmine and subtle spiciness. It’s not sweet or overly floral. Sillage is on the upper end of moderate and this is a fragrance that I can wear at any time and for any occasion. In my opinion, this is a must-have for “green” enthusiasts.
Сон – :
After reading the reviews I decided to blind buy the Edp. Unfortunately it doesn’t match my skin. I have a 50 edp bottle in box min 1 test to swap in Europe.
lukus – :
I just got the sample.. this smells just like boucheron to me. Lovely scents.. but not my style.
fillosov – :
If you try this one and think you don’t like it because of it’s sharpness, try it in warm weather. As with these classic fragrances, they are built to be stronger. One spray is all you need, and give it a chance to dry down. It is so much more glorious in warmer weather. Something slightly sweeter comes through to make it the freshest and loveliest green gem – like a breath of fresh clean meadow air. It reminds me of Chanel Cristalle EDT, which I tried very hard to like but just didn’t – it remained dark, dank, and sour on me, and never seemed to warm and meld into my skin like this one does. The sun came out with this one on me. Such a little hidden, timeless gem. If you are a fan of green, this is a must.
andrey23102009 – :
Rectification :
I have corrected a wrong info in my review.The twin bro of the edt is the vintage ,v expensive SIKKIM extrait !
lagAlarty – :
YES YES YES!!!!!! A MASTERPIECE!!!!!! It’s beautiful!!!!!! I could cry with the beauty of it!!!!! Glorious glorious GLORIOUS!!!!
seh4 – :
Just read all the positive reviews. The TRUTH has been written/spoken. This is one of the BEST scents I have ever owned. I won’t go on about the notes..ect….Everyone has said all that and more.
A true……….MASTERPIECE.
Reform or vintage form….still BOTH…awesome.
I lean more towards the EDT. But, I will soon buy the EDP, just to have it !!!! I first tried this in the early 80’s when it came to the USA. I bought a bottle “on first sniff”. Then as life changes…sometimes you forget about certain things….and you return to them.
I stopped at a perfume shop about 1 month ago..saw the JLS bottle….and told the SA, I will take one EDT…LARGE size please.
She replied, “We don’t have a tester for you to try”
I replied….”NO need to try it, thank you, I am re-visiting an old friend”.
azer-399 – :
It’s the most gorgeous perfume! All the reviews are so good, and everyone has said all there is to say! It’s fantastic! Oh my beautiful Jean-Louis Scherrer – you are adorable!!!!! I adore you and love you totally!!!!
It’s so classically perfect! Such a dream of a perfume! Heavenly, wonderful! It’s so good! I love it! I don’t know what to say! It’s the most wonderful oakmoss (I have the vintage bottle!), and vetiver dry-down! I adore that! (I can’t stop putting exclamation marks!!) It is, as one reviewer said, ‘heartbreakingly beautiful’. It’s the most womanly, elegant, classy, green and feminine perfume I’ve ever smelt. And the compliments I get!!! God, it’s more than I’ve ever had, with any perfume. It’s magnificent. Truly the most beautiful, feminine fragrance!!!! Glorious!
Magnifique!!!!
D_Konst – :
Ladylike, sophisticated yet approachable.
Very well-balanced, wearable, office-appropriate if you use it sparingly, but with the impression of warm human, it can be understatedly sexy if in the right context.
Like a very good pine/cedar/oakmoss/floral fine old-style soap on a clean, warm, happy, serene woman. Vaguely powdery, almost sleepy and yet energized in a very serene way. Makes me wish to be that woman, serene, confident, in the moment, here and now.
I like how it smells. I love how it makes me feel.
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I own a sample and may want to buy it in the future.
To-retest. A good candidate in my search for a serene fragrance.
politehk – :
Absolute, heavenly delight. I stumbled across this by chance and boy, am I glad I did. Blind bought two bottles based on your reviews; thanks so much for such spot on truths.
Tillywave and others have nailed it; this is a cross between so many of those aldehydic, floral greens that I love and bring back those bolder times, but which always let me down somewhere in the dry down or longevity stakes. It is very reminiscent of Estee Lauder Private Collection, Dioressence, Chanel #19, Alliage, Ma Griffe and Fidji (so hard to find) but has something more robust and lingeringly sweet to offer. It also has the aura of Eau du Soir.
But..at a fraction of the price, and with something a little extra.
This is my new daytime statement fume. I’m loving it!
Just ordered three more bottles. So sick of missing out because a perfume has been discontinued.
If those are perfumes that make your heart sing and your spirits soar – try this. It is a masterpiece.
All the best!
Ollgis – :
Queen of the Green (EDT, current formulation)
Some green chypres are dark and moody, but JLS is bright and cheerful, bursting with springtime flowers and yes, greenery.
At some point or another I can smell almost every green note that exists: Fresh mown lawns, pine needles, moss, galbanum, tree sap, grasses, you name it. This perfume is green from top to bottom, the rest of the notes are just there to put an accent on the GREEN. It falls somewhere between Chanel No 19 and Estee Lauder’s Private Collection.
But here’s the thing–it’s better than both of those perfumes. Along with the multitude of green notes there are also wonderful florals, a lot of white flowers, a hyacinth that seems to get stronger the longer you have it on, and in the dry down, slightly red/spicy carnations pop out.
By the drydown it does get a little darker and woodier, the oakmoss seems more dominant, along with a heaping dose of vetiver. The florals have quieted down considerably, but there remains a lingering floral sweetness that compliments the basenotes.
JLS could never be some assertive, “bitchy” fragrance (whatever those are, for some reason green perfumes get tarred with the bitch brush) but really makes me feel happy and hopeful, as this is pure springtime in a bottle.
Initially JLS wears strongly, for about an hour there is some serious sillage going on. After that, it calms down and only those close to you will be able to detect it. It’s an EDT so lasts about 4 to 6 hours total.
This is for the newest formulation of JLS, I also have vintage EDT as well, and while it smells different than the older stuff–which may simply be caused by the aging–the new bottles smell wonderful and are very worthwhile! Also, can I say this–Fragrancenet’s ebay store has 100 ml bottles of this for like $22. Which is a hell of a deal, especially compared to how much Chanel No 19 costs.
bigboa09 – :
Scherrer is a green blast from the past!
As for my own past in the years between 1979 and 1981 I was wearing this fragrance and alternating it with Magie Noire, Aliage & Ivoire de Balmain.
To me this fragrance is in the same category of chypre perfume but it has a classier and sedate respectability to it like Chanel No. 19, Vent Vert, Ivoire de Balmain and even Chanel Gardenia or Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia.
If the thought of an aldehyde green floral aroma of leaves, oak, moss, gardenia, jasmine, and woods excites your nostrils, this is akin to an olfactory orgasm.
I have mentioned quite a few well known chypres but when it comes down to it I would say that this smells mostly like VENT VERT by Balmain.
Like VV, Scherrer is fresh, perfumy, aromatic, crisp, and bright, as opposed to the melancholy autumn that is Ivoire de Balmain & Magie Noire.
So this then is definitely a happy fragrance.
As it opens, I sense that it strikes one as a soap scent like IRISH SPRING the classic soap.
But I like that. It has a freshness coming from the aldehydes which then turn green with chemically formulated notes that remind you of bushes and groves. It’s a natural spring aroma of flowers & woods.
Lacking in fruits, it makes up for it in flowers.
The violet, hyacinth, jasmine, carnation and gardenia are the flowers that come forth through the chemicals.
It has a diminutive cassia scent which keeps it sweet but only for a moment as this turns into an autumnal and outdoorsy wildflower scent, not a bouquet of flowers or flowers in domestic vases.
For me the whole thing begins to gravitate toward smelling of a green carnation and a white gardenia.
The white floral notes of jasmine, tuberose & white rose are soapy but turn into a gardenia with greenery all around her.
It still smells like when you’re OUTDOORS, OUTSIDE and you catch whiffs of flowers.
As perhaps the most enthusiastic of chypre fanatics, this is a paradise of scents and notes, coming together so beautifully in perfect harmony.
I always felt that this fragrance deserved an award. If applied liberally the perfume becomes a typically heavy green floral that most likely would cause offense to nearby noses.
The first time I sprayed her liberally on me a colleague of mine remarked “What did you use to put that thing on a fire extinguisher?”.
I never listen to comments like that!
But if you want to be safe, wear this fragrance sparsely & apply moderately.
The fragrance develops and finishes off as a no nonsense hardcore chypre with fallen moss from oak trees, layers and layers of moss. It also smells of cedar wood and sandalwood.
The woodsy notes are the true charm of this scent.
The flowers are one thing but those woods, especially that cedar scent, is most beautiful. It reminds me of cottages and wooden huts in deep forests that have nothing inside them but wood.
An enchantment of greenery.
I wear this perfume now in the autumn months between September and November.
Fall does not last as long as I’d like it to in the UK and the winter chills come early.
This scent is not warm enough for me in colder weather.
Because it’s fresh and even a bit cold, it’s perfect for late summer and through the autumn months.
As it’s so woodsy, it’s also a unisex fragrance and gentlemen you too can benefit from this great aroma.
I hope my fragrance review has been useful.
sheeteermgymn – :
This was a blind buy of the EDP (I suspect it’s the most recent version: it’s packaged under the “SA Designer Parfums, LTD” and the label on the front of the bottle ONLY says “Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris” and “Eau de Parfum”).
The very first spray transported me back to the 60’s (which predates the fragrance), triggering a fragrance memory of my mother’s Revlon Aquamarine. No, they don’t smell identical, but something in the first whiff promises the same magical “ride”. It evolves over the course of a few hours and is quite magical on me. It started off sharply, but alluringly green (not the synthetic screechy green of want-to-be chypres) followed by a sweet, yet spicy almost herbal component with violet leaves unfolding. Next it was almost identical to Mitsouko on me (yet not as bold). Then there was a comforting, sweet mossy phase. The drydown was delectable: a sugared green spiciness that lasted until the next morning.
I am completely infatuated with this fragrance — why oh why did it take me this many years to discover it?
лёха 86199186 – :
This stuff is incredible. I received my bottle of the EDT in a lovely swap in late spring/early summer. I was immediately drawn to it but detected a weird peanut note in the opening that was very off-putting. Now, a couple of months later, I’m in another city and another climate, and the summer heat is stifling. J-LS is the stuff of dreams in this weather. The peanuts have vanished and with one cautious spray I get gorgeous spicy florals, green from start to finish. Then I got bolder, and went for two sprays. Now I get the aldehydes, underlaid with a gorgeous canopy of moss. I’ve been searching for a chic chypre that works on me (Cristalle EDT, Heeley Chypre 21, Mitsouko EDP, even Aromatics Elixr) and this is it. I don’t feel like I’m wearing a loud 80s perfume. It feels modern, like it would complement a minimalistic wardrobe and just a dash of makeup.
sahazvir – :
Almost displaced Chanel 19 for me. It’s as if Chanel 19 and Chanel 5 merged. Green with animalic dry down. I have all the concentrations of the vintage and they are all wonderful. Vintage EDP is hard to find though. It’s definitely a big girl scent, for authoritative women with important jobs to do with other people counting on them.
severyanin7 – :
On me, the edt is v similar to old SIKKIM extrait (the 60 ml cilinder,amber colour ,which sells at a high price).
Quite heavy,strong perfume ,even in edt .
Not for everyone.
Don’t recall the edp.Will have to check again on it.
A beauty for the right personality.
Btw ,old edt and new one are same ,even if the colour or the sticker on the bottle does have some differences.
No idea how old mine are,but I have different colour and sticker bottles and they smell all the same.
Guess this brand won’t compromise with quality ,nore will put their name to shame like some other guys do.
alexeybbc – :
Fragrance Review For Scherrer
By Jean Louis Scherrer
Top Notes
Aldehydes Green Notes Violet Cassia Hyacinth
Middle Notes
Carnation Tuberose Gardenia Orris Root Jasmine Rose
Base Notes
Sandalwood Amber Musk Civet Oak Moss Vanilla Vetiver Cedar
This fragrance is a definite 1970’s green is good scent. It evokes those natural earthy tones, avocado green, orange, and floral print dresses from the era. Released in 1979, it seems to evoke a classic chypre and to my nose this would be Pierre Balmain’s Vent Vert. This is a fresh and natural aroma of flowers and oak moss. It is old school and mature but I do know a good perfume when I smell one. This is lovely.
The opening is aldehydes and a violet-hyacinth pairing to die for. Immediately there is also a green note with the scent of shrubs and fall leaves. There’s plenty of white flowers in it: gardenia, jasmine, tuberose and a carnation and rose that could also be white in color. It’s a tad like soap and at the same time smells like room spray from the 70’s. My mother said this reminds her of a spray she used to have back in her old home on Long Island. Scherrer is a sophisticated floral. It can smell comforting and soothing and it’s perfect for spring and autumn.
The dry down is moss and vetiver on me, with little flashes of vanilla and musk. It’s not unisex because of those aldehydes and flowers but it does have a potency and maturity that anyone of any gender or age can appreciate as a well made fragrance.
I’m loving it.
vam621bedyWelty – :
Another signature scent material! Absolutely amazing. Cool, green, fresh. Way better than Cristalle or Chanel 19. This is unique although reminds me of Cristalle a lot. I’ve recently discovered Scherrer and after finding Indian night truly fabulous, I needed to get this one too. Well, Scherrer does not disappoint. This is THE PERFECT scent for summer or spring.
pro100stasik – :
Vintage bottle, EDT from the early 1980s purchased from a little ol’ lady from Pasadena who only wore it to church on Sundays. 😉
It’s 1980. You’re a beautiful woman in the kitchen of a beautiful house on a brisk early spring morning. Your lover is in the bedroom still soundly asleep. You met them last night and now you’ve woken early and your chopping greenery for an omelette. Your naked fresh from the shower. As you slice through a fresh bell pepper, a damp dew filled morning breeze moves through the open window causing you to shiver. You reach for the mink that you wore home from the disco last night (what happened to your dress?). The morning is young, you are beautiful and alive and desired and every possibility lies before you….If there’s a cure for this, you don’t want it.
Ice peppery green mist, warm sensual skin, french milled soap, lush animal fur, and the herbal clean yet musky scent of a 1970s shampoo. Oakmoss in full effect.
Longevity will take you through the entire 1980s and the sillage will wake your lover long before the french roast.
Not an absolute fave, but certainly would be considered niche quality in comparison to today’s market.
slon123 – :
Spritzed a little dab of this one at a friend’s friend’s bathroom.
Come on people,….. I know you do it, too. How could anyone resist a whole mirrorful of perfumes without testing at least one!!
I still smell this 12 hours later, and that’s even after taking a shower. Sinks right into your skin.
Goes on very green, definitely a chypre, strong…. a true woman’s perfume.
A definite astringent oak moss is in there.
I couldn’t make out all the notes, otherwise I would be smelling my wrist throughout the evening, looking odd.
It goes on dirty, and dries down to none other than…..a sweet Dial soap. Not bad in my opinion.
I do like it, but I can see people loving this.
bot9p – :
I have tested the recent edp formulation and here’s my review:
The top notes are, for lack of a more fitting word, gorgeous. Green, ice cold, sharp. I smell galbanum and oakmoss right off the bat. This stage is very reminiscent of Chanel no. 19 edt, Estee Lauder Private Collection and Aliage – you get it.
As it warms, it starts to become soapy, like a luxurious green soap. Flowers whisper in the background – at this stage I get a hint (a hint, really) of rose and hyacinth. Nothing sweet. This is dry, slightly powdery even. By the time this has dried, the green notes have dissipated. Hyacinth dominates the drydown together with a very earthy orris root. The drydown bears and uncanny resemblance to the drydown of Chanel Cristalle edt.
Many mentioned Aromatics Elixir, and I have to admit AE did spring to mind at some point during testing this. But AE has a certain “vinegariness” to it. JLS is lacks that. Instead, it is smoother, especially as it progresses.
If you love green florals and chypres, be sure to try this. It is a scent that would make most young people frown, I think. But if you appreciate vintages, it would be a shame to miss out on this one.
xaitauer – :
Vintage edp review.
Some spring perfumes are delicate and romantic. Some leave you cold while some others give you a feel of melancholy. This is a joyous green perfume that celebrates new growth. Perfect for spring or any time you need a mood lifter.
saltov77 – :
Uau! Há tanta coisa de Jean-Louis Scherrer para mulheres para amar! Pergunto-me por que esta fragrância nunca se tornou popular aqui na América?
Detecto neste perfume muitas notas individuais que eu amo de outros perfumes clássicos: os Aldeídos assabonetados de Chanel No. 5, as Flores de L’air du Temps, o “verde” de Ma Griffe, e o dry down animalesco de Musgo de Cabochard. No entanto, tudo isso combina perfeitamente em uma composição elegante que é totalmente distinta dessas outras fragrâncias que listei.
A presença de sua durabilidade é incrível, também. Borrifei às 8:00 AM e já se passa mais do que 12 horas, e ainda continua forte. (Eu tenho o Eau de Parfum.)
Eu tenho três frascos de amostra de tamanho generoso para usar, mas este é definitivamente digno de uma garrafa, especialmente por estar disponível aqui nos EUA, e a preços excelentes!
Ele um grande like do marido também. Para mim isso não é um requisito para ter um perfume ou não, mas é bom quando encontro algo que ele tanto gosta. 🙂
revatoma1980 – :
Absolutely unique, rich, woody, and dark fragrance: A treasure ! I love it ! Perfect for cold days and totally unisex. Excellent longevity and sillage !
shr839speagoessenda – :
Spring in a bottle!
This fresh green goodie reminds me of jolly bird chirp in february, greeting the morning sun and all blossom buds in the garden.
I enjoy!!
Marlen1988 – :
Amazing scent. At first I did not like it but decided not to wash it off. After an hour it developed in to one of the most wonderful, interesting fragrance I have tried in years. I am very happy to have the large bottle since this may become my new signature fragrance.
Dmikoyanov – :
Adore it. Cold and green that gets heaten up by the skin and make a statement.
x7 – :
I’ve loved chypre fragrances since my young adult years when the oakmoss note was an unknown ingredient but an addictive attraction in perfumes. I happily discovered a bottle of Scherrer at a perfume counter, at of all places, a flea market. It was instant love. I want some, no MORE vintage backup bottles than I have years left in which to enjoy them. I have bottles of Mitsouko, Aromatics Elixir, Ivoire, Replique, Maroc, a dab of Coty CHYPRE 80’s, Cristalle. What is an elderly Fragrantican to do? Use them up as fast as possible, right?
The green notes are not so green that I can smell flowers. But the oakmoss blooms with my chemistry. I can’t stop sniffing the small cloud of scent that surrounds me. The price is so reasonable for vintage on ebay. So what if it is a beauty from the 80’s. I’m vintage. I can only wish for more years while I swoon my way through what I have and what yet I might discover.
Thank you Fragrantica, only here can I express myself with those who understand my joy or giddiness. So glad I found you.
Antioksidant – :
A very beautiful unisex green aromatic perfume, very close to Aromatics Elixir to my view. I once wore it in the office when one of my colleagues asked who was wearing her favourite perfume which was AE. Not as strong as AE and clings better on clothes than on skin (mind you, I bought the EDT, and have ordered 2 EDP so I will be able to check the differences and post an update later).
Scherrer is the perfume to get noticed and to stand out of the Lady Millions-Mademoiselle-Pinky-Fruity vulgar synthetic high street types that smell cheap and of sweat after a few hours. Scherrer is nowhere to be found in the high street, only on the Internet, and wearing Scherrer means being proud of having lived in the late 70s when disco fever was at its peak. If you wear it you either are a middle-aged gay man like me, or a femme fatale like Joan Collins, Farah Fawcett or Debby Harry so in other words in your 60s but classy enough to look 50! It is also a beautiful reminiscent of those bomb blasts like AE and to a certain extend Giorgio Bervely Hills Yellow. Yes it’s in your face but subtly not aggressively as if to say that oldies are goldies.
Sablin – :
One word: Perfection!!!!Signature Fragrance Material. I just can’t imagine too many scents as interesting as this-meaning I could wear it to the point where I would easily burn thru my 1.7 oz. bottle. My better judgement told me I best buy two bottles-and I am so happy I did!!
The more I wear Scherrer, the more I want to wear Scherrer!! Only green scents seem to have the effect of both stimulating and relaxing my senses. Only they can revive for me those beautiful early memories of walking through the piney Massachusetts woods with my mother. She would connect landmarks on the trail of moss and pine cones to fascinating legends of witches, bears and Indian princesses who had quietly inhabited the land for ages. The smell of trees and weeds and moss, which I would encounter walking through fields and pine forests next to my home would weave through the fabric of these memories.
These is this crisp, plant sap accord that Scherrer shares with Patou’s 1000. I simply lust after it. I am not sure what this beautiful aroma is, orris maybe?? I shall have to investigate and report my finding:))
Although I am simply crazy about Orientals and florals; nothing soothes my spirit and draws my memory like the ones that evoke where I came from and where I will one day return.
vovatot – :
I’ve got JLS for quiet some time now and although I do like it, it’s not a love because for me it’s just a little too much in the green department. Recently I added a Fidji (Guy Laroche) to my collection and it immediately reminded me of JLS.
Today I wore them side by side, watching the listed notes as time passed by, it all fell into place. Fidji goes softer just a bit earlier than JLS does. JLS stays stronger on the greens where Fidji opens the door for soft spices which work very well with the Galbanum.
I don’t get much flowers (from either of them – apart from hyacinth in the opening) so I’m pretty sure it will be brilliant on a summers day.
Sillage is good, others will get whiffs and longevity is excellent. I’m happy with both of them.
miha4v – :
Having only smelled a new sample of this, I believe the vintage must be out of this world! I’m in love, only as I have been with few fragrances.
This is chypre to my nose. The smoke predominates over the greenness of a sunny spring day. On my skin it is somewhat a combination of Halston Halston Classic and Estee Lauder’s Azuree Pure. I do not know why Halston comes to mind, but there is a verdant, oily, earthiness underneath the smoky veil.
When compared to some of my favorite classics with a similar theme, the notes are not too surprising. But somehow they cannot begin to evoke the overall aura. I struggle to find perfumes that stay earthy on my chemistry, but here greenness is secondary to the amazing warmth of aromatic, mysterious smoke.
Excellent sillage and lasting power. My only regret is that there isn’t one more favorites bar on my personal page to add this as yet another mad contender for Signature.
fjy344speagoessenda – :
I have just read the review below by Maodo and once again I realize how our perceptions of the same fragrance can be different .
I love the original formula of JLS ( it is in my top 5 fragrances ) but I cannot stand the development of Eau du Soir after the first couple of minutes , and in Summer it is not wearable ( Eau du Soir , 2012 bottle ) .
JLS is a tough green chypre whose elegance comes from another world and touches lightly the ground only when the resi