Écusson (1947)
by Long Lost Perfume

I am sampling a vintage perfume, but not sure the exact age. When it first arrived I dismissed it as...something too old to enjoy. Then a few months later I tried again and let it sit on my skin. I assumed it was a masc. barbershop fragrance. Too me it smells like incredibly smooth and expensive shaving cream. Then I was able to get some more nuances, cream woods and and a tidge of chanel-like rich velvet depth. I believe there is ylang ylang in this...and I can almost tell. There is nothing remotely citrus in my vintage edition. But it's still very seductive on the skin and nicely comforting. It's smooth, baby.

28th April, 2010.

I would not call this one citrusy; it is more a woody floral of the light variety. Elegant..this review is for the original 1947 version EDT, which comes in a beautiful fluted crystal spray bottle with rope sculpting at the top and bottom edges and some sort of small winged creatures on the bottle (unicorns?). The bottle is as beautiful as the juice

10th December, 2009.

I will only add here because I happen to have a full bottle of ECUSSON, the original 1947, by Jean D'ALBRET. This is a wonderful scent. It begins as a traditional cologne, citrusy, light and refreshing. However, under the freshness is an animal heart, soft with a powdery musk, faint candied orange, spice and muted leather notes as well. Overall rather a masculine scent but also reminds me very much of Lanvin's My Sin, although this is less flowery. Same salty softness that I get from My Sin, possibly because there are some sultry aldehydes here too. It is light, does not last forever, but is a real treat to try this one out.

15th January, 2007.

Ah, yes, Ecusson. A wonderful light floral. Haven't seen it around.

9th July, 2005.