Freesia, May Rose, Pink Pepper. Damask Rose, Raspberry, Violet, Myrrh. Amber, Musk, Iris, Opoponax. This particular sample was sent to me ( along with a boatload of others ) courtesy of my good friend and co-blogger sherapop. In spite of La Mome leaning very feminine, I found it a very nice scent after numerous wearings. I'd also like to take the time to thank sherapop for her generosity and for her contributions, not only here, but on the Parfumo site as well. The most interesting thing I found once I looked at the accords was the version of Opoponax utilized here. It comes into play within 5 minutes or so and steers La Mome into Oriental territory. Subtly balsamic and evolving an incremental vanilla aroma, it transforms this fragrance into a floriental. The opening is a very pleasant and velvety mixture of rose, an interpretation of sweet fruit and hints of spice. To me, the fruit note gives the suggestion of sherbert, but I like it ! You, of course, may interpret the...
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