Joop! Le Bain (1988)
by Joop!

This is one of those blended fragrances that you either like or don't. You don't really detect individual notes. There are hints of a gourmand as well as a subdued tobacco presence. I don't really find it "boozy." It's not too sweet or too anything, just a unique blend that it seems they tried to get just right (and succeeded, IMO). So if you like these kinds of fragrances there is an excellent chance this is for you. Sillage and longevity are very good to excellent. Too bad it was discontinued.

Altough the rose note is slightly overdione, the mix is stylish and discreet. Smells not necessarily like a female version, but a more smooth, less synthetic and more filigrane version of the ( rightfully) hated Joop Homme. The both have the same " pink" feeling, the same gourmand caramel touch, but while Joop Homme degrades and dcays into notes of suger, burned incese and even burned paper, some even worse version of Kouros plus some synthetic illusion of plastic, Le Bain has a comforting moderately soapy, refined creamy note creating the sensation of familiar yet distinguished suede association and even high quality, slightly yet costly aromatic relaxing oils used by and and associated with high-end apothecary, batrbershops or bath-houses ( latter thing suggested even by the name).
I guess it makes way from another stylish creation yet to come ages after this one from Joop: the exquisite female Roccoco. And tough the latter is even more subtle, complex and much more groundbreaking, they both have several features in common: a frail, lightful, vibrant uplifting yet discreet quality.

Wonderful in the winter with many warm notes -- amber, vanilla, booze. Great sillage but not cloying and lasts a good eight hours. Full bottle worthy and one that I will repurchase.

Hands down the best from Joop, a surprisingly gourmand-style oriental that is rich, yet not overly sweet. A little known star that would be great for either a man or a woman. With notes that suggest everything from toasted almonds to cognac, an incredibly rich composition great for cooler weather.

one of the headiest fragrances i have come across, yet not overpowering.