Then I get mostly mimosa, but I wouldn’t call it sweet, it’s rather green and radiant with a hint of sour lemon and violets lurking behind it. I can only describe it as green the top is almost dry, with a grassiness not far from CF. Even though I still find it very sweet and fruity when smelled in their cubicles, it’s a very different thing on my skin. And what can I say? – what a ray of sunshine Fleur de Cassie is! Very much like Carnal Flower it seems to lift your spirits when the grey seems to take over. LisaCarol: Spurred by this thread, I dared myself out today in the rainy gloom and headed for Frédéric Malle on the left bank. Editions de Parfums fragrances are available from Frédéric Malle boutiques, Barneys New York and Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums website. Une Fleur de Cassie features notes of bergamot, rose, violet, aldehydes, cassie, mimosa, jasmine, clove, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk. Nor is it particularly necessary once you lose yourself in the beauty that it conjures. Yet, in a way, taking apart this elegantly harmonious composition note by note does not do it justice. Ropion augments the alluring sweetness of the composition with mimosa ( Acacia decurrens) which is one of the main notes in Une Fleur de Cassie responsible for the leather overlay as well as the woody-floral and honeyed character. The cassie in the name refers to the warm and powdery fragrance of cassie flowers ( Acacia farnesiana), their spicy cinnamon facets underscored by balsamic undertones. The woody base is smooth and polished, a necklace of Indian sandalwood beads. The result has the elegance of a classical aldehydic bouquet tempered by mineral notes. He layers the contrasting effects of sweetness, green sharpness and animalic pungency on the aldehydic floral outline. It’s an acquired taste, but once I acquired it, I fell in love with Une Fleur de Cassie’s juxtaposition of accords and tonalities.Ĭreated by perfumer Dominique Ropion, Une Fleur de Cassie is a great example of his talent for working with floral notes. The fragrance also has an odd wet paper note before it takes an unexpected twist into the almond and violet. Similarly, the dark powdery opening of Une Fleur de Cassie hides the warmth of violets and rose wrapped in mimosa. Indulge your senses with fabulous fashion, cutting-edge style and plenty of mouth-watering recipes in this visual feast from the immensely creative and talented Fleur Wood.Star rating: 5 stars–outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars–very good, 3 stars–adequate, 2 stars–disappointing, 1 star–poor.įrédéric Malle Une Fleur de Cassie inspires a comparison with espresso–the initial bitterness serves as a prelude for the caramelized and nutty undertones. Fleur shares her knowledge and passion for all things vintage and offers a window into the creative processes that drive her covetable collections. Discover what inspires, motivates and sustains her, from flower-scented baths and tisanes to old-fashioned portraits, love-heart lockets and food with soul. Fleur shares her knowledge and passion for all things vintage Tumble down the rabbit hole and into the wild and whimsical world of Fleur Wood, one of Australia's leading fashion designers and an enthusiastic home cook. Tumble down the rabbit hole and into the wild and whimsical world of Fleur Wood, one of Australia's leading fashion designers and an enthusiastic home cook.
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