Il Mondo di Odore

Gardenia, Freesia, Clementine, Watermelon, Kiwi, Mango, Cardamom. Pimento Leaves, Daffodil, Tuberose, Jasmine, Peony, Lotus. Musk, Plum, Vanilla. Recently, I found a 7.5ml. spray bottle of this perfume at a local store and picked it up unsniffed. To be more accurate, I found quite a few minis of rather interesting feminines and bought them all. I admit that I didn't expect much from this De La Renta and decided to try it yesterday. Like the listed accords, it is extremely foral with just enough fruit to give it a sense of balance. What So De La Renta doesn't do is subjugate you with old school overkill. It only takes this fragrance a few minutes to settle down into a comfortable wear. For whatever reason, this is reminiscent of releases from the 1980's instead of later 90's, but not where presence is concerned. I'm grateful that it's not a sillage monster because it would simply be too much. So De La Renta is a controlled scent and because of the note ...

Aldehyde, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Cumin, Galbanum, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Thyme, Sage. Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cyclamen, Geranium, Patchouli, Vetiver. Leather, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood. A pugnacious and brooding 1981 leather fougeypre from the House of De La Renta.  Pour Lui is a polarizing scent due to its old school aura and combatitive attitude. Think medallions, chest hair and platform shoes. I like Pour Lui, but find that I only wear it around the house occasionally and to work sporadically. This is one of the more masculine fougere's you are going to stumble upon and if I didn't know better, I'd think Mr. T was one of the collaborators while it was on the drawing board. In the midst of the tumultuous opening of Pour Lui, you will find a spicy and strutting carnation. Framing this aggressive flower is a melancholy citrus that's slightly bitter from galbanum and cumin. The green and spice aren't conquerors, but they are strong enough that you kn...