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zoli – :
This is the one I can imagine on dare, feminine surfing girls when they come out from the ice cold ocean, change their dress, leave their long, blond hair dry on the air, flip-flop, easy, almost transparent beach dress as they walk along by the costal. Hey, thats me (except the surf board and long hair) thatswhy I needed to buy it. Love at first sniff.
shrek2808 – :
Oooh, I’m liking this one. Un Jour d’Ete is such a lovely citrus floral. The citrus in the opening (I notice the bergamot mostly) is so gorgeously blended. The coconut note isn’t obvious to me but it’s just there below the surface, adding richness and creaminess to the scent (I don’t get any of the “sunscreen” vibe that others have mentioned). I wouldn’t describe this as a beachy perfume though it’s definitely a great choice for Summer.
The longevity is weak, unfortunately. It doesn’t last more than 1-2 hours on my skin which is so frustrating because I want more, more, more! Sillage is soft to moderate.
Despite the poor longevity, I would still love a full bottle of this unique, beautiful fragrance (on the WANTED list it goes!).
xzh452InsuffBooni – :
Un Jour d’Ete opens with freshly applied sunscreen and slightly bitter citrus/petitgrain, which quickly smooths out into a sun warmed, jasmine/coconut scented sunscreen scent. Ambergris and musk add a touch of salted skin underneath. Unfortunately the overall effect really just smells like a slightly scented sunscreen to me. Not a bad smell, just not the perfume for me.
PIN – :
Oh, this one’s really great! I adore the beach cocktail combination of coconut and citrus as a perfume concept, at least when it’s done right, and it definitely is in Un Jour d’Eté: just as sparkling and delicious as in Virgin Island Water, but richer and with more depth. And the salty ambergris gives it a twist that makes it very special, instead of just another summer cocktail. It’s a suprising element and it can be too much when over-applied; on my first sampling I was taken aback by it when it joined the edible notes a few minutes in – it kind of felt like my seaside idyll was being ruined by a beached whale spending its last dying strength to pee in my cocktail. Luckily, I soon learned to spray this one lightly, and balance was restored – in fact, I think the contrast is a big part of the beauty now.
This is going straight onto my wish list – this fascinating vacation in a bottle will be perfect for less than perfect summer days spent in the office. It lasts for
quite a few hours with good projection as well, so it’s sure to brighten that kind of day to no end.
portomas – :
The differing opinions on this one are intriguing. Maybe its just my masculine combination oily/dry skin but I don’t really detect any noticeable coconut in this very fresh and floral uplifting fragrance. The notes listed on Keiko Mecheri’s own website are: Sicilian lemon, petitgrain, mandarine, floral accord, aromatic notes(?), amber notes(?) and white musk.
I did expect (and hope for) a decent amount of coconut based on the reviews here, but for me this is all about jasmine (one of my favorite notes) and very juicy citrus top/mid notes, followed by a healthy dose of musky woods in the dry down base.
Although it’s not comprised of very unique notes, it’s done in such a careful and beautiful way that I do find the overall feeling to be unique for this type of fragrance. There’s a salty edge to this (similar to Creed’s Millseme Imperial, which this vaguely sort of reminds me of) which I guess can only come from either the non-specific aromatics or amber notes.
Despite my disappointment at the missing coconut, I really do like this and each time I wear it I find that I like it more and more. The gorgeous bottle presentation just adds to the overall positive feeling I have towards this one. It truly uplifts my mood each time.
extreme-boy – :
This is a beautiful, creamy, summery scent with a tropical twist.
Rather linear, but that does not make me love it less, because I love the opening!
Citrus, coconut and light floral notes so delicious!
Strong sillage for starters up to an hour, then it gets softer. Longevity is good with 5+ hours.
Nothing complicated, yet beautifully composed.
♥♥♥♥♥
Studentik – :
Keiko Mecheri has a tough time doing wrong in my perfume book, because she uses excellent ingredients, many of which are natural, and she also has good taste. My confidence in her aesthetic judgment was further confirmed upon receiving some long-coveted full bottles in their stunning packaging. I love the bottles so much that I’m tempted to pose as a retailer to see whether they’ll sell me the complete collection wholesale. Okay, that’s a bit of a fantasy on my part. In reality, I’m on the look out for the best of the bunch housed in these newer, clear bottles to add to my line-up!
UN JOUR D’ETE reminds me a bit of Lolita Lempicka L FLEUR DE CORAIL. There is a salty-sweet snack-at-the-seashore vibe to this creation. It’s a casual perfume and only lightly floral. Some people may be frightened away by the note “monoi” listed in the hierarchy for this fragrance, but the monoi is very, very light, so this smells nothing like full-fledged monoi perfumes and oils.
Instead, UN JOUR D’ETE offers a pleasant excursion to the beach. In some ways, it reminds me of Bond no 9 CONEY ISLAND–only without the cocktails. This is more like kettle corn at the beach than margaritas and ice cream cones at Coney Island. I like this creation, although it’s not as profound as some of the perfumes of this house. It’s definitely in the running among the clear bottle contenders, but I might like ISLES LOINTAINES more…
pavel_vpa – :
I am generally a fan of Keiko Mecheri’s fragrances. This is warm and lovely, definitely reminscent of a summer’s day. I do get the salt, but this is not a beach scent for me- I hardly smell the coconut at all. For me it is a hay, grassy, woodsy scent with summer warmth from the jasmine and the ambergris. I picture people playing frisbee in a park with warm sun shining down, dogs running around and the sea far below down a bluff. I could have sworn I smelled regular amber in this scent, in fact quite a lot of it at the beginning. In its opening notes this reminds me of another niche fragrance, but I can’t quite put my finger on it now. I will add to my review if I recall it later.
This is well done and quite nice. I will enjoy my sample,but I don’t think this is worth a full bottle, IMHO.
stiv028 – :
White floral (jasmine) with coconut mainly. Amber and slight citrus are detectable as well. There’s supposed to be patchouli in here listed too which comes up shortly after application.
This is elegant and somewhat mature scent, anywhere from 20’s and on wearable.
stalker bbb – :
As a lover of very feminine florals, I was thrilled to smell this at first spray! It is a bit beachy, as per the minute coconut and monoi. The jasmine is enough to make it elegant. Then a “Hermes Eau Claire des Merveilles-thing” begins to happen and I sense that this fragrance is not just about sitting on the shore drinking a Piña Colada! Yes, I’m speaking of Ambergris, which wafts its saltiness and draws me to into the waves… If it ended there, this adventure would be FB-worthy. Alas, the drydown yields a walk out of the ocean and into the…woods?! On me, they take over a scent that was feminine and elegant. In the end, I’m left with men’s aftershave and a beautiful memory of my 1/2 hour at the beach. Sigh.