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cernomazst – :
When Sycomore becomes Encre Noire a L’Extreme in the EDP recomposition, La Pausa EDP is incredibly transformed into a Sycomore EDT flanker. Maybe I should call it La Pausa pour Homme or Sycomore pour Femme?
It seems that the tube that put in Sycomore draft (right before toning up the Iso-E super) was knocked over and a fraction of the liquid was splattered into La Pausa, just so conveniently Oliver Polge sent this to the market department for the finalized decision. Here we are!
Guys, La Pausa EDP is far from the bone structure of its EDT version, or more generally speaking wherein the transparent leathery and greenish accord shared in both La Pausa EDT and Bel Respiro EDT/EDP was prominent in the play, however, it becomes a hybrid of Sycomore EDT and La Pausa EDT, leaning more to Sycomore though. If you are not familiar with either one, just imagine that two drops of Encre Noire blends with one drop of Prada Infusion Homme and one drop of Chanel No 19 Poudre.No need to judge which version is better, because the two La Pausas are equally good scents in virtually different genres. If you are looking for the scent of EDT but can hardly find another bottle, you may need Bel Respiro EDP for substitution which is the closest yet compromised match within the products of Chanel.Some reviews mentioned Misia, I dont get much significant comparison with that, no matter EDT or EDP. In fact, Misia EDP is still in the same flavor despite of amplified smoky vibe and newly introduced roasted sweet potato nuance, which for the same reason makes it farther from Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose than ever.Rating: 7.5/10 for both versions
leopolbd – :
I prefer La Pausa EDP. It has a classy scent and exudes opulence. It’s more feminine than the EDT with a makeup powder note reminiscent of Chanel Misia minus the sweet fruity notes which I dislike. The EDT was drier with a straight earthy iris root note. Those who miss the EDT should try Serge Luetens Iris Silver Mist.
metr0p0liten – :
Never got to try the EDT which I’m fairly sure I would have been head over heels for except for the longevity like the rest of the iris fans, but I’m liking the EDP as well. I do get a bit of a dirty vibe in the opening like urbain1928 mentioned, which on first application made me very suspect, (maybe it’s vetiver and the powder notes?) but it fades fairly quickly and dries down to a nice face powdery kind of delicate iris scent, very pretty. After a few wearings I kind of like that initial dirty bit too.
NightEagle50 – :
La Pausa edp for me is strongly reminiscent of no.19 the parfum version, which I love but can’t wear too often because of its prohibitive price tag. However, it has a raw and dirty stage between 15min and 1hr after application that no.19 parfum doesn’t have. After the 1hr mark, it transitions into the silky powdery iris that I know and love from no.19.
Performance is ok-ish, roughly comparable to that of the original Prada Infusion d’Iris.
ole2852 – :
its a bit hot out today and im in d mood to play around trying out perfumes. so i wear this one earlier today (4hrs ago) and sprayed eau de cologne on top of it. edc brings out the powderiness in this even more and la pausa adds depth to edc. this excites me and i might get a bottle of this soon! but on its own, it lacks character not to mention performance, really on the weak side of things. happy experimenting guys!
10988 – :
28 La Pausa the EDT was like cat-nip to us orris root obsessives. Earthy, powdery, austere, aloof, un-reachable and heart achingly beautiful. I would gladly make a little velvet padded box, strewn with dried roses, in which to lay the bottle and worship it.
Alas, that beauty is no more. Had I known I would have bought 2 200ml flagons of the EDT and put them under lock and key.
The EDP is by no means a bad perfume but as the reviewer below notes, it appears to have married Misia and taken on some of her warmer, more palatable ways. Gone is the cool, earthy aloof other-worldliness. Like Mr Darcy said to Bridget; “I like you just the way you are”. La Pausa, I liked you just the way you were, please divorce Misia and come back to me *sob*.
zurg – :
I own both La Pausas. The EDP is totally different from the EDT. For one thing it lasts more than twice as long, and it projects a wee bit better, but not by much.
With the EDT, I get the powdery and starchy orris quality right up-front, with a hint of leather as the fragrance develops on the skin. And that’s pretty much it. To those for whom this version was perfection, yes, it is dead.
The La Pausa EDP has a protracted deveopment. I don’t get the intense, starchy orris root powder. It’s more subdued, and a lot of musk has been added. The heart features vetiver, which is very distinct, tangy, and was not present whatsoever in the old version. I hate this phase because vetiver and me don’t work. It’s very sour on my skin. I try to endure the hours that it lasts, and the payoff is good because I love the drydown. The drydown smells like that perfect old powder compact scent. I swear that I smell rose in it. There was no rose scent in the EDT. It’s in the base where I smell all of the orris root, combined with something slightly sweet-balsamic; whereas with the EDT you get orris root immediately and throughout it’s entire lifespan.
La Pausa EDP is like a counterpart to Misia (I have not tried the new Misia EDP though). They both smell like makeup. Misia is sweeter and has that fruitiness about it, and it is more of a lipstick and powder scent, more flirty in a way. La Pausa is like pure powder compact, no sweetness whatsoever, more of a cold, distant vibe.
La Pausa EDT conjures words like depression, oppression, coldness, soul-less, sadness, Victorian times, austerity. But I absolutely loved it!
With the EDP, none of those words come to mind. Instead I think of words like chic, modern, sexy, feminine, soft, mysterious.
Yes, 28 La Pausa is dead, but I love the new La Pausa equally. She lost her number, but she gained a soul.
For those who really love the scent of orris root, I feel that a similar, stronger (and IMHO better) orris root perfume is Le Labo’s Iris 39.
ВитаЮра – :
Ultra delicate iris and vetiver, very refined and complicated.
One of the best iris scent I’ve ever had the honour to own – orris at its best, surrounded by the most appropriate and well matched companions, that make it shine through its various facets. Feels warm, elegant and even intelligent (if an “intelligent scent” makes sense to you).
Main down point is that it is a very light eau de parfum, with a very mild longevity and silage (better results if sprayed on clothes), and also you can get a bit anosmic to some of its notes upon prolonged sniffing…
heq79 – :
… thanks to Germany’s post, I decided to give La Pausa EDP another try despite my initial scathing review. And I must say, the new La Pausa has warmed my heart! I have been wearing her for the past 3 days and she is less cold and has a warmer, deeper side. She doesn’t last on my skin as long as the EDT … but, somehow she is better formulated.
So, sometimes first impressions are deceiving … i have not however, changed my mind about the new Jersey… the edp not the state (lol)
algisg77 – :
I sold my edt last year because I found it too cold of a scent , hardly wore it. It was also suppose to be discontinued. I am excited it’s here to stay and even better now. I like the EDP more , seems rounder and more warmth to it. At least that’s what I thought when I tried my sample. I am considering buying it .
valerait – :
I have to agree with the last post … La Pausa has lost its magic. I recently tried the Jersey EDP and it too is flat and uni-dimensional.. unlike the EDT version.
yqn176speagoessenda – :
I am in horror: 28 La Pausa is dead.
Really. I have nightmares. This is a dreaded, flat, boring and very very metallic and cheap smelling iris. Devoid of brightness and joy. It has nothing to do with 28 La Pausa EDT. It is like to recut a Godard film. Or to rewrite Lady Chatterley or the Magic Mountain.
My heart is broken.
197405 – :
Is the EDP really by Jacques Polge and not his son?
Leseqzlpjoy – :
I have the edt but this is a different animal. I love them both. This is a softer Iris make up powder fragrance a lot less green than the edt. If I buy the edp it will be a day wear thing. With the edt, with the leather note, I wear at night sometimes. The edp lasts about six hours and is a medium sillage perfume. I recommend this especially if you love no 19 Poudre or the like.