Le Temps D'Aimer (1981)
by Alain Delon

For those not familiar, Mr Delon is an iconic Fench actor who celebrated his 75th birthday last November (2010). This scent, launched in 1981 is a complex wonder in the classic french style, but very wearable now.
Top- aldehydes, green notes, peach and brazilian rosewood
Heart- cloves, gardenia, orris root, jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose
Base- leather, amber, patchouli, coconut, civet, vanilla, oakmoss and styrax.
The aldehyde opening does not bomb you, and when the drydown comes, the coconut and animalic basenote combo is really compelling.
I went through a mini of this very quickly last year and was fortunate enough to find a vintage tester bottle online to replace it so I can indulge again.
Would that all celebuscents be as charming and well-made. Vive le temps d'aimer!

10th August, 2011.

Its a rare one by now. A typical, classical womens scent. I would even say its a timless one and it has a certain charm like Miss Dior for example. Its not like nowadays scents, all light and bright but be patient with it and it will reveal its beautiful style very soon. I like to smell it on my girlfriend for elegant, formal occasions. It helps to keep the memories of theses hours very well. Very romantic also.

10th January, 2006.