Voyageur by Jean Patou
Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender, Sage, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss.
Voyageur is a different type of fragrance from the House of Patou and released in 1995. The 1990's was an exercise in moving away from the powerhouse masculines of the eighties. Sure, there were still "substantial" creations here and there, but nothing like the preceding decade. In hindsight, this probably wasn't the best timing or marketing from Patou, but at least they came up with something that was contemporary and potentially competitive with the onslaught of aquatic releases.
This particular sample I'm reviewing was sent to me courtesy of a generous and knowledgeable Basenote member by the name of epapsoui.
The opening of Voyageur is overall familiar, yet pleasant. I find this a better fragrance 23 years after its release than I ever would have at the time it came out. I would have expected a more complicated and innovative creation from this house and that would have ( more than likely ) slanted my review. The citric opening volley is substantial enough to be noticed and yet mannerly. It does conjure a subtle aquatic characteristic, but on my skin, it really never surpasses the "suggestion" of one.
I have never been a stickler for trying to identify what unlisted ingredients are working together to implement the aquatic-musky vibe going on in Voyageur. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter. Voyageur doesn't necessarily develop through "stages". The initial development of citrus morphs into a more musky-aquatic version of the same, with an assist from moss and spice.
Kerleo's creation is reminiscent of something out of Calvin Klein's bag of tricks. That doesn't demean it. It simply describes it. I like this fragrance, just not enough to own it. I would however consider it if I were looking for an innocuous masculine for the workplace and didn't have any others in my wardrobe that fit that bill.
Sillage is moderate with longevity approximately 4 hours before dissipating into a skin scent. Neutral rating from Aromi with the recommendation to sample wear first if at all possible.
Voyageur is a different type of fragrance from the House of Patou and released in 1995. The 1990's was an exercise in moving away from the powerhouse masculines of the eighties. Sure, there were still "substantial" creations here and there, but nothing like the preceding decade. In hindsight, this probably wasn't the best timing or marketing from Patou, but at least they came up with something that was contemporary and potentially competitive with the onslaught of aquatic releases.
The opening of Voyageur is overall familiar, yet pleasant. I find this a better fragrance 23 years after its release than I ever would have at the time it came out. I would have expected a more complicated and innovative creation from this house and that would have ( more than likely ) slanted my review. The citric opening volley is substantial enough to be noticed and yet mannerly. It does conjure a subtle aquatic characteristic, but on my skin, it really never surpasses the "suggestion" of one.
Kerleo's creation is reminiscent of something out of Calvin Klein's bag of tricks. That doesn't demean it. It simply describes it. I like this fragrance, just not enough to own it. I would however consider it if I were looking for an innocuous masculine for the workplace and didn't have any others in my wardrobe that fit that bill.
Sillage is moderate with longevity approximately 4 hours before dissipating into a skin scent. Neutral rating from Aromi with the recommendation to sample wear first if at all possible.
Voyageur by Jean Patou is abest body spray perfume for world , thanks for a great article, thanks for sheare.
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