Clandestine (1986)
by Guy Laroche

I have over 183 bottles of perfumes, some are blah, some I keep for the bottle or a memory. I am not sure what it is about Clandestine I love so much. Reminds me of my childhood between Africa and Europe... My uncle introduced me to many perfumes as he worked in advertising and was constantly getting free bottles from the sponsors. Clandestine was one lucky acquisition. It is in fact as the name suggests. So secretive, deep, sophisticated, unravels but doesn't reveal too much. It is a perfume for a woman who commands presence yet isn't center stage. Not the bold blonde in the red dress to whom all the men are clamoring. It is more a provocative brunette perfume. one whose eyes speak both of melancholy and mischief. One who is both adventurous and a recluse. One who isn't easily approached, an other worldly woman. I love it.