Showing posts with label chypre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chypre. Show all posts

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Alameda by Robert Piguet c2013

Alameda by Robert Piguet: launched in 2013. Created by AurĂ©lien Guichard.

 So what does it smell like? It is classified as a chypre floral fragrance for men and women.

  • Top notes: bergamot
  • Middle notes: lily, rose and orris
  • Base notes: patchouli, amber and castoreum

Friday, February 6, 2015

Bandit by Robert Piguet c1944

Bandit by Robert Piguet: launched in 1942, 1944 in USA. Created by Germaine Cellier. From 1945-1947 Bandit was sold as Brigand in the USA, it may have been war sensitivities or a copyright issue. Some packaging can be found with a label with the wording "Brigand in US is in every respect identical with that known as BANDIT in the rest of the world".



Saturday, December 13, 2014

Cravache by Robert Piguet c1953

Cravache by Robert Piguet: launched in 1953, may have been reformulated in 1963 to include more masculine notes. The name means "whip" in French and it was inspired by Robert Piguet's love for horseback riding through the countryside and the invigorating scents he would encounter.




Sunday, November 23, 2014

Douglas Hannant by Robert Piguet c2011

Douglas Hannant by Robert Piguet: launched in 2011. Created by Aurelien Guichard.

From Robert Piguet:
"Inspired by the sophistication of haute couture, the fragrance is a light floral that is modern, clean and fresh. The scent opens with notes of Orange Blossom, Pear and Gardenia, a lush heart of Tuberose is then revealed before giving way to the seductive base of Jasmine, Sandalwood, and Musk."

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a white floral chypre fragrance for women. 
  • Top notes: African orange flower, gardenia and pear
  • Middle notes: tuberose
  • Base notes: musk, jasmine and sandalwood