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castellon – :
This is lovely but smells EXACTLY like Shalimar.
edber15 – :
Starts out with a fleeting chemical note of what seems like Silly Putty, then mellows out into something much richer, powdery. Is it Tonka Bean that smells like that, or artemisia? Cos I am not acquainted with the single notes of either as yet. I can certainly not get any of the smells listed above. Nothing even vaguely citrusy, but certainly something very old and elegant that breaks down finally into something decadently powdery. Something you would expect Jane Russell to have been wearing when filming The Outlaw. It’s very Silver Screen Goddess. Quite wonderful.
vampas666 – :
Ahh this is beautiful, so beautiful I ordered a full bottle. I can see why other reviewers find it akin to the likes of Chanel no 5 and Shalimar as it has that kind of vibe, just not as heavy. It is a scent in its own right as pointed out above by Aveperfume. It is a vintage smelling, nostalgic grand affair indeed with a light tangy feel that reminds me a little of a more modest Shalimar that then settles into itself, beautiful.
Dixassewomsow – :
This Grand Affair is romantic and nostalgic, a full-bodied, powdery, oriental vanilla perfume. To me it’s like a blend between Chanel N.5 and Musc Ravageur. If forced to scrutinize, it reminds me of the powder and decadent vanilla of Eau de Shalimar. But it’s so gorgeous that I hate to compare it to any other perfume, as it stands on its own, not as a copycat of anything that came before it.
There has to be a musk note here as well because it’s like an elephant in the room; it’s huge.
Smells like it could be a vintage, and in fact, I heard these are re-creations of vintage perfumes. If that’s the case, they did a fantastic job. Can be worn day or night, casually or for a special occasion. It has that ubiquitous quality in common with N.5. I have a bottle of N.5 parfum from 1950-60, and this could pass for it mixed with more vanilla and a slightly tangy note of artemesia that is very restrained so that it does not make the perfume sour but bright instead. Like a little pep in your step. Well done, very beautiful, with an obvious classic feel and a nod to the great perfumes of yesteryear. Or perhaps it IS a formula from yesteryear? I would not doubt it.
Next morning: Still going strong after multiple washes of my wrists with soap, and still addicting me with every lovely inhalation. This Grand Affair is hugely underrated and deserves more attention from those who seek a modern perfume as good as a vintage.
Disclosure: I wrote this review some time ago, and I now stock this brand at AVEPARFUM.COM. My opinions are always my own.
Alanger – :
This is a classic, purely sexual perfume highlighting mystery, beauty, and warmth. It’s akin to Shalimar, Musc Ravageur, Ligea la Sirena, and, most of all, it reminds me of Germaine Monteil Royal Secret. I will be buying this the first chance I get. It makes me feel amazing!
Smeappypleara – :
Wow.. this one is weird! it smells like a cold spring water in a sunny day! when you been exhausted from playing on the beach and sweat too much then a nice sparkling water comes in hand and you just sniff the coolness that the bottle brings and you just wanna drink it up like a maniac! this smells like that! i just need to drink water now!