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L DE LUBIN


Testing the vintage pre-rerelease EdT, I noticed a darkish lemony-bergamot opening that combined with a floral jasmine note that was augmented by a touch of lily. It is heavily infused with aldehydes, which add some freshness. 

 

In the drydown florals arise, geranium at first, but the mainly creamy ylang-ylang, which has an indolic undertone at times.  A green-ish jasmine makes a mark later on, and so does a powdery iris.

 

A mild vanilla base was added, that also contained whiffs of wood, with touches of sandal included.  Additionally, white musks are noticeable too.

 

Nice for summer evenings, with limited projection and silage.  The main drawback is the longevity of about two hours, which makes it a neutral, but overall a pleasant scent.   2.75/5