WHAT I SMELL: Crépuscule Des Âmes greets the skin with a warm and sparkling opening which quickly moves to the more herbal. The perfume is lightly spiced and incredibly inviting. As the perfume develops, it starts to take on a urinous note which turns the perfume from comforting to intriguing and lightly naughty. Underneath the naughtiness is just a shimmer of sweet that keeps the perfume in the perfect place. Eventually a light incense weaves its way in to add another dimension of mystery. After some more time, a wonderful patchouli helps to once again draw out the lightly sweet. Here the perfume perfectly resides…comfortable enough to wear on many occasions, but interesting enough to make it just that more exciting to wear. Crépuscule Des Âmes is not a powerhouse, but it’s not shy either. Instead, it’s a perfume that is distinct enough to draw others in wondering where the exotic elixir is coming from.
Crépuscule Des Âmes Notes: Mandarin, cardamom, clary sage, hysope, incense, pimento berries, hyraceum, patchouli
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A 1950’s mink stole. Lightly warmed…perfect for the cool of the evening.*
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE CRÉPUSCALE DES ÂMES: naughty, intriguing, retro-modern
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CRÉPUSCALE DES ÂMES: Colognoisseur, The Plum Girl, CaFleureBon
BOTTOM LINE: There is something very chic about Crépuscule Des Âmes. It’s a modern twist on a classic base. Very wearable, the perfume is lovely with just the right amount of naughtiness.
- Bone Rating: 3.5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Woody Aromatic
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $225 for 100ml eau de parfum
* The Scented Hound does not endorse the use of fur for fashion.
For years, the start of the holiday season has included the tradition of putting paperwhite (narcissus) bulbs in a rock filled pot so that by the time Christmas is here, we’ll be greeted by the delicate flowers on sinewy stems. These white flowers, though small in size, create a wonderful and powerful aroma that fills the room. I was thrilled to see that DSH made tribute to paperwhites, the simple flowers that even in the midst of winter, their delicate blooms give hope and light to the coming spring.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Delicate paperwhites of course.
WHAT I SMELL: L’Heure Mysterieuse has a strange opening that’s full of smoke and tar as well as a heavy patchouli that is thick, chewy and rather like paste. The smoke rises off of the skin like some kind of industrial component. This is a very bizarre as I can’t see how the opening brings promise of anything beautiful or gentile….or something that represents “Cartier.” Thankfully, after a short time, the tar and heavy smoke begin to lift. A dried flatness of incense appears instead and the perfume starts to belie a more gentle persona. But don’t get me wrong, there’s a strength to the perfume in that it has a fighting energy buried beneath the smoky subdued radiance. After quite some time a light floral appears, once again softening the former intensity. To me, L’Heure Mysterieuse is a hard perfume to describe, but I can tell you that it has a classic old world heart that reminds me of fragrances from the 1970s.
The Scented Hound 