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Halk – :
Super safe and elegant floral citrus that is a perfect summer office scent. The perfume begins with notes of lemon and lavender and moves to a middle comprising of orange blossom and hawthorn flower. Finally it settles on a powdery base of musk and ambroxan. The upside is that its elegant, nicely blended, unisex and unlikely to offend anyone. The downside is that it is not particularly unique or natural enough to justify its niche price. The perfume is unisex with moderate sillage and very good longevity. Bright, happy and generally pleasing. Enjoy!
Ilene35 – :
In the same ballpark as Xerjoff Nio and Le Labo Bergamote 22.
Petit Matin is however the more enjoyable out of those three and is more invigorating. While Nio doesn’t shy away from its quality and offers a more authentic lemon note I still find it too authentic for me to want to wear it. The highlight on the lemon is too much for me.
Petit matin offers a perfect balance of citrus, floral and musky notes with a 5+ hours performance. The fact that it’s also cheaper than its competitors makes this a no-brainer.
5vikvik – :
A soapy clean aromatic with a clean and light floral aspect to it.
It is quite nice and mass appealing. For a niche head this is too simple, but if you love a few notes or more linear smell done right this is great for you
Perfectly unisex
5 hours longevity and fair projection, not bad for a clean and bright fragrance
A great fragrance for fan of bergamot 22 and the like
bisio – :
This is perfection! I adore this perfume! A fresh slightly citrusy floral, blended to complete excellence. The florals in this are exquisite and ethereal and the hawthorn (that I actually get a lot of) sweetens up the fragrance. It’s still not a sweet perfume, just the right sweetness for me. Longevity and sillage are also perfect (at least to me), lasts all day and projects well. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this one. Lovely!
romajan – :
I had a feeling when I ordered a decant recently that this would be something I love, and I do. Add my name to the long list of people that adore this fragrence.
True, their are a lot of citrus forward scents, but this one is so natural and with the addition of lavender, so uniquely memorable for a citrus based scent. And PM has staying power, so it’s elevated into first class citrus freshie.
The perfect warm weather scent exquisitely blended by a master perfumer, equivalent to art in a bottle.
Dinamit – :
Petit Matin or early morning is typical of Francis Kurkdjians style, fresh citrus top notes, with some herbal facets, and then the main heart of white florals, usually orange blossom, with a musky, woody or amber base depending on Homme or Femme or just to give some variation generally.
I wasn’t a fan of Fleur du male and some of these MFK’s have been a bit too heavy on the white florals. For example I wore APOM Homme yesterday and it has some peculiar notes in the opening which are quite sour and strange, that’s before you even get into the neroli and orange blossom. I still quite liked it but I liked Amyris too while kinda thinking it was a little ‘off’ at the same time. My point being that MFK is not my usual taste and neroli and orange blossom can give off a creepy, hand cream vibe which I don’t enjoy.
So with that background covered I have to clarify when orange blossom and neroli are used in the right composition they transform into some of my favourite notes. Examples from MFK, Guerlain, Mugler cologne and Acqua Viva to name a few.
Petit matin is a modern, clean musky opening with a shear masterclass in citrus which is long lasting and beautiful, hints of lavender add to the classic cologne feel which is modernised with a powdered, warm base of ambroxan which is not heavy in the slightest if you are one of these people who hate the stuff. It settles right down after projecting for an hour or so to a very low lying but very long lasting and super high quality scent. I smelled it on the wrist of the SA and it was warm, feminine and frankly just wonderful. It also gave me the opportunity to smell the opening and the drydown simultaneously, albeit on someone elses skin. On me it was fresh and the white florals and ambroxan just boosted the citrus top and the balance of elements just superb.
This is a really, really, good, bright, optimistic fragrance, I loved it.
safonchik_85 – :
I don’t believe there is any Neroli in this fragrance but the blend of notes gives off a Neroli-ish effect. That is probably why it lasts so long because it’s shouldered by a combination of those notes and not Neroli.
kydanov – :
The best thing about Petit Matin, is the performance.
It’s a great Neroli fragrance, like Tom Ford Neroli Portafino; But the longevity is so much better here, than most all great Neroli fresh fragrances.
The frustrating thing with most great freshies, is they smell great but don’t last; especially if your skin absorbs fragrances.
MFK, has found a way to make this last, and that’s a great practical benefit to this fragrance.
Shadow83 – :
This fragrance is not about the notes break-down in my opinion, instead, it is all about how it makes you feel through-out the day.
It’s 7AM on a crisp spring day, you just took a shower and put on a freshly laundered white shirt with comfy slacks. Stepped out on the sidewalk and felt the cool caress of the morning breeze as you walked towards the al fresco cafe on the corner to grab a quick bite. As you sit at the your table sipping on your coffee, you can catch whiffs of the spring flowers in the pots outside the cafe. That’s Petit Matin for you. The smell of a crisp, bright, breezy morning.
Now fast forward to 5pm, you’re a bit exhausted and about to wrap up the work day. You close your eyes and take a deep breathe and as soon as you smell Petit Matin (which surprisingly is still projecting), you feel yourself transported back to that table outside the cafe where you had your breakfast earlier today.
Not a bad way to start and end the day.
Naf_91 – :
its spectacular!!!
blackkos – :
Smells like lemonade or sweet lemon tea with herbs. It’s very nice and light and quite lovely. It’s almost soapy to my nose and it’s a very clean scent. I’m not usually into musky scents though I would wear the heck out of this in spring and summer because the musk is light and barely there. Skin scent.
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9/10
ElenaPerev – :
I normally hate lemon in fragrances, and have always shyed away from lemon due to my experiences. They normally smell cheap and synthetic, as I’ve encountered in every designer.
On Petit Matin, this fragrance is spectacular. If you want a really authentic lemon note, look no further. This is hands down the best lemon note in class, and has given me hope that note all lemon fragrances are lemons.
My only problem with this, as with many freshies, is the performance. From my sample, I only got about 4 hours before I could no longer smell this on my skin. Perhapse, as with Grand Soir, the performance is improved when sprayed from a bottle, so that my review on performance with a grain of salt.
dizar – :
OH GOD—-
this is one of the best citrus ever made…
to me this, Nio, and citric by santa eulalia are the 3 best EVER..
jqf644JeomiWogkig – :
Smelled fresh and sprightly in the bottle, so I gave it an hour. Couldn’t wash it off my wrist fast enough. Overpowering lemongrass type scent that doesn’t suit me at all. I’m with chweintr on this one, it reminded me of industrial cleaner. I like citrus scents, but this one was too brazen, too brassy, and too LOUD. Oh yes, and very much overpriced.
lazer3000 – :
Petit Matin was an unexpected joy for me; I’d never heard of this, and knowing the high prices of this house and seeing how the listed notes aren’t my personal favourites, I probably never would have taken the initiative to test it anyway. But I got a sample as an extra in a split from a nice Fragrantica member, and it was love at first sniff. Such an unexpected delight, it literally put a smile on my face when I first sprayed it on, and I’ve kept thinking about it ever since, and used up the sample in less than a week. Which is rare for me – I do a lot of sampling and end up loving many scents, but this sort of infatuation doesn’t happen very often.
I still don’t know what is is about this simple, bright combination of orangle blossom and lemon that makes me so happy. Like others have mentioned, I guess it’s basically just a high quality, no-fuss interpretation of a well-known concept; nothing special in and of itself, but so exceptionally well executed that it makes me want to bathe in it. I also love the name and the narrative behind it, and of course the approach of spring might also be making me more receptive – I never thought I needed a classical cologne in my life, but this spring I don’t want to be without Petit Matin, and I’m putting the rest of my wish list on hold for it.
Zodiac0 – :
I like a bunch of MFK scents but this one has a sharp industrial bathroom cleaner opening that lasts for a quite a while before settling into an inoffensive but totally uninspiring laundered hotel towel scent.
enerAginnynaL – :
Now, I’m usually not a citrus scent lover (except for Xerjoff’s Nio and BOIS 1920’s Oltremare) but boy, do I love Petit Matin. Whenever I feel like not really wanting to start my day and go to the office, I put this on and it’s so uplifting. The big plus here also is, that it is one of the rare citrus frags that actually lasts a good amount of time.
Sirfrolov – :
I have no complaints with this – it’s easy, bright, citrusy, sparkling – but for what I get I can’t justify the price.
For me, the drydown is basically orange blossom, so in future I will get something similar but cheaper.
alex18780 – :
This one is niche, no doubt. Thing is peoples understanding of niche is a little flawed in my opinion. Niche doesnt have to be automatically heavy, sweet, smokey or anything along that line. Le Labo Bergamote is more or less similar to this one and its a heck of a niche citrusy fragrance and probably the best in this genre. Petit Matin doesnt even cost as much as that Le Labo. The silkiness and light creaminess of PM makes the difference.
qkgnpcihhbh – :
Concord 100% with previous review: this has been done before a lot. It’s nothing new. The same fresh commercial scent found at your local run of the mill store. There’s nothing niche about it. It smells pretty good though, but there are $20-$40 offerings out there doing the same. Save your money.
Arrelthek – :
I just can’t give high praise to something like this. I’m sure it’s very well-blended and there is something unique in there, but to my nose, this fragrance has been done hundreds of times before. Buy yourself some acqua di parma or 4711 and you’ll be fine
Deroxuvvef – :
Smells like 4711, overpriced, poor longevity. Save your money…
raybah – :
I like this even though I smell grapefruit not listed in the notes. Green and citrusy. Reminds me of Gap So Pink but not as synthetic and sweet.
Sergey1168 – :
The more I wear this, the more I feel like Petit Matin is a modern take on Green Irish Tweed. They don’t smell alike, but they both evoke the same lemony, citrus and dewy vibe.
Understated and elegant.
Beautiful!
Also has similarity to Jardin d’Amalfi, but that one has the tartness of the apple note. Crazy expensive though.. And.. poor longevity
Нинуся – :
Petit Matin has one of the most beautiful and persistant lemon note that I have experienced so far. It is beautiful in opening and manages to stay part of this beautiful blend for a very long time. Citrus fragrances often leaves you wanting more once the citrus notes disappear leaving you with neroli, orange blossom or white flowers and/or a musky base. Nothing of that sort happens drastically in Petit Matin. Here, the herbal & floral notes are supporting actors, softening the acidity and sourness of that beautiful lemon and then leading you gently towards a still very bright lemony conclusion of delicate floral notes sitting on salty musk.
Petit Matin seemed inoffensive the first time I have tried it on paper. But it made quite an impression wearing it on a beautiful and hot summer day. Simplicity, yes, but, done so skillfully. It is bright, elegant and simple with so much nuances and subtlety. Of all Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua or eau… Petit Matin is my favorite!
Like Blonc said… « Petit Matin is exquisite ».
On MFK’s website, the notes are:
Litsea Cubeba (a kind of verbena) – lemon from Calabria – lavandin from Provence – orange blossom – hawthorn accord – musk – ambroxan
demon10 – :
Petit Matin is easy to overlook because it’s so easy going.
This scent is fresh and clean. It falls into a category of a million other fresh and clean scents. If that’s all you want, there’s no reason to spend this much. And, yet, I bought a bottle the first time I smelled it. Why?
Because Petit Matin is exquisite.
This scent smells like a perfect spring morning when there’s still dew on the grass, just as the sun starts shining bright and the birds sing. It’s joyful.
I could tell you that it opens with lots of citrus, with some florals laid over a wonderful warm musk, but what I’d rather tell you is that it smells happy. It’s not artificially happy, like Clinique’s Happy For Men, though that is a great cheapie. No. Petit Matin is the sort of happy where you genuinely feel great and look forward to the dawn of a new day.
My only complaint about Petit Matin is the name. I wish MFK had named it Grand Matin, because that’s what it smells like to me.
This smells great.
It wears very well.
I recommend it enthusiastically.
gegtyrj – :
This is so calming especially when its hot and windy. It will make you think of the best summer vacation.
isg338Diobtetty – :
Ok, my take on this: to my nose, Petit Matin is a citrusy, floral and musky scent. Honestly, I don´t think it´s similar to TF Neroli Portofino or Creed´s Jardin d´Amalfi. In my opinion, it has similarities with Aqua Universalis and Absolue por le Matin. Seems like it´s a mixture of these two previous creations. I think this is great!!!
Hisborn – :
What a beautiful fragrance! After 15 min it reminds me a lot of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia ❤️ i love ADG. Simply perfect for warm days! Love at the first sniff!!
sandr-09 – :
نمیدونم چرا تو نمودار پخش و ماندگاری رو پایین و متوسط زده
خیلی عطر با دوام و با کیفیت با بخش بوی وحشتناک
با اینکه خنکه ولی به نظرم تو فصل سردم قابل استفاده است حتی فکر میکنم بیشتر مناسب زمستون باشه در ضمن خیلی بوی اشنایی داره انگار یه عطر قدیمی رو مجدد تولید کردن
خوشبو همه پسند
armydoktor – :
Yes it’s a modern take on a classic Eau de cologne, yes it’s performance is excellent, but the most important part (the smell) is a boooooring mix of the two most overused notes. Lemon. Lavender.
Why couldn’t it be goji berries? Or melon? Or passionfruit? Or kiwi fruit? Or grapes? Or anything else to make it the least bit interesting?
At this price point I don’t see the point when there’s so many alternatives that are just as good for a quarter of the cost.
mozginova_yana – :
Fresh, citrusy scent without special longevity nor sillage. This is a pass for me. I am sure you can get it cheaper. Nothing special. However, this is a crowd pleaser for citrus-fresh scent fans. Could be easily gifted to people who appreciate linear and simple scents.
poor longevity and sillage make this absolutely not FB worthy.
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Tried this now in hotter weather and unfortunately it is not so refreshing but rather citrusy-sharply overpowering, also for my colleagues in the office. It reminds me of citrus toilet cleanser in the heat.
PingWebMaestro – :
I’m really not into bright, citrus fragrances but this one is really special. I only got it in the fragrance wardrobe and at first smell I knew I was buying a bottle.
Intoftfaf – :
Ladylva review below is right on.
This is a very familiar scent like 4711, Neroli Portafino, Guerlain Imperial, but done so well with high quality notes.
This is the most masculine of the MFK citrusy floral musks.
I’ve been looking for the best citrus, white flower cologne, and this may be it. It’s bright, but not to fizzy, refined. It is an orange blosom, not Neroli, alcohol distilled, so it’s a bit more floral than Neroli, but the lavender, hawthorn, amber keep it leaning masculine.
The most amazing thing about this one is the longevity is solid for a cologne, finally!
A great smelling Summertime cologne you can put on and go out for the day, and you get a solid 5-6 hours.
This is very fresh, yet there is something solid in the base notes that gives this fragrance a substantive fortitude.
This is the most masculine of the sharred MFK citrusy florals.
There is an earthy element, a beautiful herbal lavender making an accord with the orange blosom and a hint of amber. The Amber is not distinct but it adds a bit of weight to the fragrance. This is not an airy transparent “anti perfume”. There seems to be a verbena note, as all the freshness is not comming from the lemon, but from orange or lemon leaves, reminding me of the freshness in Creed’s Green Irish Tweed.
One recommendation. A fragrance that I would have called early morning because it’s so bright and hopeful is Creed’s “Royal Water”.
Rating: 9/10
God bless. Happy Spring. John 3:16
de_la_vega144 – :
Francis Kurkdjian is my favourite perfumer, and almost all of his creations for MFK are true gems, although they are not exceptionally original: instead, he usually takes a well known idea and then shows everybody how it’s done. Hence his creations are quite mainstream and familiar, only ten times better than anything that’s currently on offer. Take for example Petit Matin: this is a unisex citrus fragrance, built around the notes of lemon, orange blossom and lavender on a musky base – nothing special, and yet it is so beautiful in its simplicity and remarkably powerful that it absolutely surpases all other fragrances in the same ‘everyday citrus’ category. I love it!
sair2010 – :
Oh, this is more my speed. Am sampling a bunch of MFK perfumes thanks to my very generous friend no-fi and this might be one of my favourites so far. A sweet blast of fresh lemon then orange, more rind than juice, and oh so green, the waxy citrus leaves that have just been scratch and sniffed, oh my. Then ambroxan is added and this stuff just got REAL. Almost chilli pepper inclined, a sizzler of a perfume in a very unique way. This is more sticky summer late afternoon than early morning dew for me but that’s just my interpretation (and possibly the different climate here in the southern hemisphere).
It’s an “I’m just gonna sit here being slightly unusual until you notice that you just can’t get enough of me, I’m so interesting” kind of smell. I can’t get my nose off my wrist! This one just keeps giving. It’s a long way from toppling APOM Femme off my want list but it’s been an awesome experience! If clean and slightly gritty is your thing, give this a whirl!
chapeqej – :
A simple perfume,evoking the calm early morning hours. The orange blossom is very intense, and lemon gives radiance…. I like the lavender here,it gives a sense of freshness and relaxation.! musk gives the fragrance a clean and clear wake! It is among my favorite MFK, but it is still a nice fragrance!
Sillage: 6.5./10
Longevity: 7./10
Scent: 8./10
Overall: 8.5/10
OXYc – :
My favorite MFK fragrance, as compared to Aqua Universalis, APOM pour femme, and Aqua Vitae. Smells FRESH and clean and hopeful and amazing, like you want to do more in life, and to explore the world! Very high quality, dry down is musk, which is very strong on my skin depending on the day.
raisubreste – :
I like this, another of Francis Kurkjian’s citrus florals that he does so well. It’s bright, lively and clean, with an effervescent sweetness and anchored by some masterful musk. Prominent notes for me are the citrus tones of lemon, the warmth of ambroxan, the clean musk and some florals to soften it out. There’s also a note that I don’t recognise, which I’m guessing is the hawthorn. The musk and ambroxan work particularly well here, bringing the brighter, sharper top notes to heel.
The more I wear this fragrance, the more I appreciate it and enjoy it. It’s got a slight greeness to it that I particularly like. I’m surprised it doesn’t get better votes for performance. I struggle with longevity on many fragrances but I find this to be not only long lasting but it has great silage too. It’s pretty much straight down the line in terms of unisex.
Overall, a very competent fragrance that I very much enjoy.
суровцев8869 – :
Blindbought it and now disappointed. Longevity is weak, sillage is poor, scent is so so. Not worth money
baralgin – :
Petit Matin is among Francis Kurkdjian’s best. It opens with a beautiful orange blossom that is greener and more herbal than it is sweet. The note is bolstered by an excellent musk base, which Kurkdjian does so well. It’s deeper and less laundry-like than his Aqua line of scents.
Overall, Petit Matin is competent, lovely but ultimately unnecessary for me, because I already have a similarly good orange blossom scent in Diptyque’s Eau Des Sens. Still, it’s well worth a sniff.
vyw150Negeltzex – :
Eh, I’m not crazy about this. I do get the TF Neroli Portofino vibe, but I also get something akin to Desitin diaper cream. Im glad I only have a sample. Grand Soir, on the other hand, is totally amazing.
wol4ik75 – :
Petit Matin is yet another offering from MFK in the “clean white citrus” genre. By this point, you’re probably aware of the consistent quality MFK offers so the question now becomes, “Why this one? What sets this apart from his previous releases?” It’s a question worth answering, as we now have Aqua Universalis, Aqua Vitae, and Cologne Pour Le Matin, not to mention some “Forte” versions as well. Whether you’re trying to decide which one to choose between them, or just wondering if Petit Matin is worth adding to your collection which already includes the others, it’s not unreasonable to ask, “Is this different enough to warrant a purchase?”
First of all, as far as its strength, Petit Matin is probably a little stronger than Aqua Vitae and Aqua Universalis. It’s no screamer, but it’s a bit more solid than the ethereal musk of Universalis and the lighter, delicate structure of Aqua Vitae. If those are both considered “light” fragrances, then Petit Matin can be considered “moderate.” However, in terms of strength it should be noted that Aqua Vitae Forte is much more powerful, and certainly the most powerful in the whole group. Universals Forte also has a stronger presence than Petit Matin, so in terms of their strength, I would rank them from lightest to heaviest: AU, AV, Cologne Pour le Matin, PM, AUF, AVF. So you see, Petit Matin ranks right in the middle.While it’s certainly not a strong fragrance, it has some body to it, a little weight that will make sure you know it’s there while you’re wearing it.
More importantly, Petit Matin focuses primarily on citrus and lavender, with the musk playing more of a supporting role and the ambrox giving everything its patented marine-sweet sheen. The Italian Lemon is the big note here, and it’s paired with a very clean, crisp lavender. The lemon is bright, but avoids smelling completely realistic and more like a lemon designed for a fragrance, which is a positive thing in this case. It smells very good, but not like you’re wearing the fruit itself. Petit Matin probably resembles a traditional cologne more than any of the others. Personally, it reminds me of a higher quality Lanvin L’Homme, Alberto Morillas’ underrated workhorse for men. Therefore, while Aqua Universalis focuses on mostly on white musk and its pairing with a blend of lily-of-the-valley and lemon, creating a very ethereal, “white” impression, Petit Matin is more directly centered around citruses, and is paired with a more hearty, traditional lavender. Universals Forte is just a beefed up extension of the white floral theme (and probably the most feminine as a result). Aqua Vitae in comparison to Petit Matin is softer, more floral and possessing a sweeter tone overall. Vitae seems focused on a soft, sweet mandarin note, supported by vanilla, tonka, and jasmine. None of these notes are apparent in Petit Matin, which in contrast feels sharper, crisper, and once again, more reminiscent of a traditional men’s cologne. While Vitae seems best suited for occasions, Petit Matin feels better suited for work and every day situations. Aqua Vitae Forte feels even more formal and opulent than Aqua Vitae, and in this sense is much more dressed up than Petit Matin, also heavier and more attention-grabbing. The two are actually very, very different in the end.
What to make of all this…
If you look at all of this together, you’ll see that Petit Matin actually has its own place in MFK’s white citrus continuum, and a very important one as well. It’s the daily-style wear, every-day cologne in the bunch; the least dressed up of the three (or 5 depending on how you look at it), and probably the most consistently functional. Aqua Universalis is great for wearing when you don’t want to really know that you’re wearing anything. It creates a wonderful impression of fresh, clean laundry and makes one feel clean and well-groomed. For this reason I love it. But it’s also rather ethereal and “white.” We often want something with a little more presence and bite, to get moving about our day and to feel energized. Petit Matin offers that, through its emphasis on Italian Lemons and their pairing with a heartier, though also clean and polished lavender accord. And finally, Aqua Vitae and its stronger half, while smelling wonderful, do not possess the down-to-earth simplicity of Petit Matin and are therefore not nearly as functional on a day-to-day basis. In the end, I must conclude that Petit Matin is not only well-executed and a very worthy addition to MFK’s lineup, but also perhaps the most functional addition to the group.
Finally, to address Petit Matin in relation to Cologne Pour Le Matin, in my opinion, there’s no comparison–Petit Matin is much, much better. CPLM is my least favorite in this entire group. I find it’s awkward–at times artificially powdery and plastic-like–other times smelling “kitchen spicy,” with overly sugary citruses and even a certain poorly placed dirty cumin note floating around. Petit Matin has no missteps in this regard and the two should really not be compared saved for their namesakes.
I recommend sampling Petit Matin. It’s very nice. The only reason I’m not recommending it as a blind buy is simply because it’s in a genre (citrus colognes) that’s very common, so you might already own some that you like or have smelled others you’re considering buying, not to mention it’s pretty expensive. It’s worth seeing where Petit Matin lands in relation to others before committing to buying it, but I will say this–it’s hard to dislike Petit Matin. Kurkdjian did a very nice job with it. Thumbs up.
EDIT: I forgot to add: Some of you may also be familiar with Absolue Pour Le Matin. This is not the same fragrance or even very similar to it. APLM has a very powdery quality to it due to the florals and is also more feminine as a result. Petit Matin is not powdery at all and smells more masculine.
top280524 – :
For me this smells like an Spanish baby cologne !
mmmmmmhjhhh – :
Sparkling, soft, floral sweetness to offset the citrus and lavender; I love the well-balanced harmony FK has created with this beauty. I prefer this to his Aqua Universalis, which gets a little soapy on my skin. Silage is moderate and longevity excellent, over 12 hours. That’s exceptionally good for a a lighter daytime fragrance. That musk and ambroxan give it some heft.
mihyil – :
This is a very nice addition to the MFK citrus family that has addictive qualities to it (i ended up wanting more after my sample was finished).
This takes a slightly different route than the other citruses in the line, due to a heavy hand of musk and some ambroxan in the base.
What sets it apart is also the different approach in blending compared to his other citrus releases: The musk here announces its strong presence very early in the development, almost instantly after the top notes fade, as opposed to showing up in the very late drydown as a supporting note.
Hawthorn accord: This shrub produces one of my favorites fruits and we have plenty of them here in the mediterranean mountains. The fruit has a tart slightly sweet taste. It really is delicious and i can detect it clearly in Petit Matin.
In short, Petit Matin can be described as citrusy/musky/tart fruity/ambroxan.
Can’t see myself not ordering a bottle in the future.
Thumbs up.
liubcic – :
The vey first seconds are pure citrus. But then I get a musky note that resembles (to my nose) rubber or plastic.
It’s actually bothersome, I wish that note would go away. The sillage seems to be minimum, but that’s pretty standard for this house.
I’m a big fan of MFK, especially Aqua Universalis.
But I’m tired of spending money on fragrances that don’t deliver. Yes, I know, they are renowned noses, masterpieces, quality ingredients… But in the end a perfume is not a necessity per se. The whole world could live without perfumes. So if Im going to spend + $300 the least I expect is something remarkable and outstanding,
Otherwise I may well stick to a CK fragrance and be happy with the poor sillage and longevity.
icemanexe – :
‘Petit Matin’ begins with a sumptuous pairing of lemon from Calabria and litsea cubeba from Indonesia (a scent derived from the fruit of the “May Chang” tree). Their combined scent is intoxicating, mixing hints of citrus with a subtle floral-fruity quality which is to me reminiscent of the fragrant osmanthus flower. Litsea cubeba tones down lemon’s harsh and acrid tendencies, offering a softly sweet counterpoint. It is one of the most beautiful and unique hesperidic-based openings to a fragrance I’ve encountered in quite a while, standing apart from the sea of commercial “smell-a-likes”. Slowly but assuredly a trio of floral notes arrive in the mid-range, comprised of lavandin from Provence, orange blossom, and a unique hawthorn accord. Orange blossom’s indolic freshness seems to dominate this floral accord, while lavandin’s powdery qualities create harmony by offering a flair of the French Provençal. Here in the heart of the fragrance the sweetly pungent hawthorn blossom’s scent is stunning and unexpected. In admiring ‘Petit Matin’, I notice subtle facets of anise, almond, vanilla, and acacia within this hawthorn accord. Together it marries beautifully with the rest of the composition, while its clever inclusion becomes a true testament to Mr. Kurkdjian’s talent and creativity as a perfumer. To conclude the fragrance, a blending of sensual, warm musks along with ambroxan (a synthetic created to mimic the function of ambergris) are combined to envelop the wearer in a comforting embrace.
‘Petit Matin’ is another solid offering to the already well established Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection. The year 2016 has been an excellent one for the house, as we have seen three amazing new releases (see also my review of ‘Baccarat Rouge 540’ and soon to be released review of ‘Grand Soir’). I am extremely excited to see what the future holds for this brand. The launch of ‘Petit Matin’ offers a new daywear fragrance option which can transport its wearer to the streets of Paris in the quiet early hours of dawn. Applying the fragrance creates an instant euphoria; one of internal warmth, hope toward the future, and measured contentment. As the name implies, the composition is best suited for daytime wearing and aptly lends itself to be the perfect scent for work around the office as well as for more formal daytime occasions. ‘Petit Matin’ is stunning in the warmer environments of both spring and summer, though I personally plan on utilizing this gorgeous scent year round. Both men and women will admire the fragrance, due to its amazing versatility as well as it’s unisex classification. As an “