Fragrance review: Guerlain Apres l'Ondee
My favourite Guerlain, from 1906, was created by Jacques Guerlain. I loved this scent upon the first whiff for its wonderfully delicate combination of orange blossom and violet tinged with a spicy anise note. Upon the first accord, one is transported to the spring garden after a tempestuous May shower as the damp earth, drenched leaves and flowers are beginning to warm up under the sun. The aura of this fragrance is effervescent, innocent and joyous with a slight dark accord--similar to the moment after the rain is over, the sun is shining, yet the dark clouds are still casting somber shadows upon the landscape. The heart blossoms with spicy carnation and deep violet which much to my delight is a departure from the traditionally sweet violet notes. Carnation is rather subdued and merely adds a spicy ornament. The dry down is gorgeous with the rich iris note slightly touched by vanilla. Après l'Ondée is a garden in the first flush of bloom, yet to reveal all of its secrets.
The review refers to the EDT. The extrait de parfum is much stronger and longer lasting, with a fairly pronounced metallic iris. It is miles away from the paler EDT. Nevertheless, for the lack of a better option, the EDT is highly recommended.
Darling V! We do have similar taste in Guerlains. I LOVE this parfum too - and so very sad that I have to wait for this to appear on ebay. They will sadly not be making any extrait any longer because some of the raw materials are now banned - so I am told.
xoxo
Posted by: N aka parislondres | May 25, 2005 04:43 PM
One of my favorite perfumes of all time. It is just so beautiful and I love how it lingers so softly, leaving behind this undulating wave of silk chiffon florals.
Posted by: Diane | May 25, 2005 09:32 PM
I adore this. Nevermind my dad says it smells like "wet dog ass". He's wrrrrr-ong!
It's sweet and delicate and has lasted nearly 100 years for a reason. It is GOOD.
Posted by: Romina | June 23, 2006 10:07 PM
Clearly, your day and I have very different olfactory perceptions of what "wet dog ass." At any rate, Apres L'Ondee is not one of mine. :)
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | June 23, 2006 10:10 PM
does anyone know how I could get info on ingredients of geurlain apres l ondee? I am trying to ship a bottle to Great Btiton and I have to know if it is flammable. They also want a paper saying if it is flammable. thank you Russ
Posted by: russ hull | August 22, 2006 10:51 AM