Dzongkha by L'Artisan Parfumeur

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Can niche be too niche for the sake of being niche? Anyone who is really in this hobby / lifestyle is aware that niche can be a two edged sword like its designer counterparts; albeit they cost a lot more.

I have tried to like this house, but eclectisism for the sake of itself is simply unacceptable to me. Dzongkha is an amalgamation of aged fruit and dusty floral set atop a slightly spicy tea note. Is this supposed to be innovative? I think not....especially at these prices.

Dzongkha is not horrid, but it isn't good either. It's simply a strange brew that falls short of the mark. Very short.

I would love to see L'Artisan cease and desist trying to be so different ( just for a moment at least) and create something incendiary along the lines of a classic tried and true power scent using the quality ingredients that they have at their disposal. Tried and true ( with a twist) would not be such a bad thing...........

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  1. JulienFromDijonOctober 12, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    I actually like Dzongkha, but I perfectly understand your opinion.
    The "l'artisan parfumeur" perfumes used to be cheaper a decade ago. Last year, or the year before, they got 10€ more expansive, and they reached a psychological threshold in my mind, I can't bear to pay 70€ for 50ml, or 100-110 for 100ml, for the same fragrances with the same flaws (durability).
    But I really like their offering, it's a waste the new owner make the perfume costlier.

    Dzongkha was "oomph" for me : sweet indian spices (notably cardamon), smooth iris, spiritual incense, tea base, it's otherworldly and a bit confused like the feeling of adventure itself.

    "Safran troublant" is another favorite of mine, it's like no other. It seems too demure at first : the moist and warm saffron & santal combo (like saffran laundry-softener feeling), to the wonderful almost medicinal havoc of beauty (rose, saffron, light) when you overdo it a little.

    The AP used to be honnest good, natural based, perfume, but this quality get lost at actual price tag.

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