Aimez-Moi (1996)
by Caron

I have sampled scents from the Caron line, but I never made a purchase until Aimez-Moi. The price is so reasonable that I made my purchase "unsniffed". What a pleasant surprise! This lovely lady opens bright & green. Violet leaf & bergamot give way to a light caraway/anise aroma. Next comes cardamon & white flowers (probably my least favorite part of the progression). Lastly, I smell heliotrope joined by a very light dose of amber & vanilla. The green opening notes still shine through the vanilla and keeps the whole affair from becoming too powdery. The fragrance unfolds over a long period of time and the longevity is admirable. Somehow this perfume is "old fashioned" without being "old lady". I didn't think that perfumers still did (or could do) this sort of thing. I am truly impressed!

8th December, 2011.

AIMEZ-MOI. What a distracting scent! There is something evocative about it that keeps my mind from note exploration which is not necessarily a bad thing.

The effervescent minty top combines exceedingly well with a mildly powdery violet to give a delightful buoyancy to the central anise accord and the accompanying floral/woods arrangement, gently projecting a profile that is airy, softly sweet with woodsy nuances. I found it hard not to like this delightful little number even if the best part about the drydown is the excuse it offers me to reapply this fragrance again & bask in its cheerful glow all over again. I think it would be terrific on a vivacious young woman.

25th September, 2011.

The Anise notes in this perfume are just fabulous!! mixed with soft notes of violets and mint, making a perfect combination to create a soft and elegant fragrance. Aimez Moi can be the girlfriend of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin both two work so well the violet and anise.

This fragrance is a sweet and not so strong scent (like others Oriental floral), with a beautiful combination of Violet, Anise(Dominant note),and Mint. Aimez Moi dry down is divine! I highly recommend this unusual and beauty scent.

20th May, 2010.

The first few times I smelled Aimez-Moi, my nose recoiled a bit at the harsh anise notes, which seemed medicinal to me- I was intrigued, though, and ordered a sample- and each time I wore it, I fell deeper and deeper in love with it's velvety violet heart. Some of the notes are cool, but there is a warm blanket component to it as well- utterly beguiling!

11th February, 2010.

What a graceful scent Aimez Moi is -- and I would say, sophisticated. It is not a floral scent - it's somewhat powdery, although that's not exactly the word I would use to describe it...Hmm, let me put it this way. The perfume's color is gold, and somehow this perfume smells golden. If sunlight had a smell, I think Aimez-Moi would be it. There's a hint of spice, but not a sweet spice; it's amber and anise with just a touch of clove.

The scent is soft, and yet assertive. It doesn't announce itself like some stronger perfumes do, but it floats up on the wearer. There is a warmth to it. It seems to last well, staying close to the body, where a perfume belongs. I receive many compliments and/or "what perfume are you wearing?'" when I wear Aimez-Moi, and to me, that's the greatest testimonial anyone can give a perfume.

14th January, 2010.

Aimez-Moi is an uncomplicated anisic green floral scent that impresses me most for the clarity of its construction, the apparent quality of its ingredients, and outstanding blending. It’s entirely free from pretension, and on its own simple terms it is very successful. If I said that it expressed “freshness” I’d do it a disservice, as “fresh” carries all of the wrong connotations. There is no calone here, nor any of the overused ozonic or aquatic notes. Aimez-Moi’s clean, fresh character comes instead from a well-judged combination of crisp, grassy botanicals, anise, and bright floral notes. It smells “nice” without smelling trite – a difficult feat for a modern floral bouquet. It also manages, despite the prominent anise, not to smell like Apres l’Ondée – which is perhaps even more of an accomplishment. It’s the grassy sweetness that accounts for much of the distinction, making Aimez-Moi a brighter and less nostalgic scent than the Guerlain.

Aimez-Moi grows powdery as it progresses, but the persistent green notes keep it safe from grandmotherly fustiness or Victorian frills. While never overpowering, Aimez-Moi projects well and leaves a persistent veil of sillage on the air. The drydown is mostly fluffy-textured white musk and sweet powder, which is in keeping with its clear, clean heart. If your aim is to smell “pretty,” and not at all provocative, then Aimez-Moi’s overall balance and quality make it good bet.

16th December, 2009.