Scentrack
Incognito
– Autumn Song
In October 2007. I accidentally stumbled
upon Eau des Baux in just opened L’Occitane shop. Immediately after sniffing I
decided to purchase it. Eau des Baux was one of the first symptoms of freshly
diagnosed love for perfumes. As a cypress note lover Eau des Baux was my
heaven. Things are little bit changed today, but still I have admiration for
this fragrance. After several years of my fragrance journey, now this fragrance
smells to me somehow rustic. Fragrance layers are rough, but well executed. My
review is based on the vintage formulation, while current is really bad. Like a
shadow of its former glory.
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| Photo by T.D. |
Eau des Baux opens very spicy with
strong cardamom and pepper notes. Initial pronounced spiciness mellows soon,
and it is merged with green, authentic cypress and gentle incense. This incense
has some smoky aspect. The strong Tonka bean is responsible for the sweet
aspect of Eau des Baux. Although not listed I do detect some golden tobacco
note. The whole composition is rounded with beautiful, and not overly sweet
vanilla reminding me of library smell or waxy, vanilla candle.
Eau des Baux smells very natural and is
well rounded fragrance. Unfortunately, new regulations and cost reduction
killed its honest, rustic, brown leaf charm. The composition is not so full
bodied. Eau des Baux was hidden treasure in a modest, simple brown bottle. The
warmth of a fireplace in an autumn dusk.
Longevity / Projection
Very good (8-10 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
This fragrance screams autumn.
Alternatives
Burberry London – a festive king
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb – sweeter and
more contemporary version
Thierry Mugler Pure Havane – honeyed pipe
tobacco
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille – just share a
similar vibe
Pros
Great autumn fragrance
Recommended for vanilla lovers
Natural vibe
Cons
Current formulation is charmless
Rating
7.5 / 10
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