Yendi (1974)
by Roberto Capucci

Laquer!! Yendi is laquer in a bottle! And that's what makes it different from the others green floral of this N 19 Chanel era. For all fragrances fans, the experience is worth a try.

14th October, 2011.

To me, Yendi is a better, more subtle and refined version of Estée by Estee Lauder. I see it as a typical fragrance of the 70's. I miss it...

6th April, 2011.

Love at first sniff! This is the softest, warmest green fragrance that I can imagine. The florals seem fresh, buoyed by a touch of citrus & peach. The florals seem new, blended with honey & amber. The sandalwood is beautiful, more beautiful than that of the current Chanels. This perfume qualifies as a chypre, with it's bergamot beginning and it's oakmoss finish, but it is as soft as old flannel. It wears close to the skin and it is perfect for any season or any occasion. Thank you once again, Basenoters. I would never have tried this one without your comments. It is a beauty and it is very special.

5th January, 2011.

I was immediately reminded of Ivoire, and it turns out the two perfumes have more notes in common than they do differently -- hyacinth, bergamot, raspberry, orris, orchid, cedar, sandalwood, and even a few more I think. They are both sprightly greens with vibrant fruit and wood tones. To me, Yendi is the improved version, with a silky smooth progression where Ivoire was sometimes soapy and a bit clunky.

Just wonderful. Wish it was easier to come by. I'm intrigued to hear about Rochas Globe, as that one seems to be still around and quite affordable.

15th June, 2010.

Green, sexy, powdery..little bit spicy. I wish they would bring it back. I think if they put it on the market today it would be the new thing. I feel like a hoarder with my last bottle, all sneaky and smug.

19th May, 2010.

Yendi's green, citrussy top notes are bright, tart, and aldehydic, and quickly lead to a gentle, powdery-floral heart with a touch of incense and spice hovering in the background. It's a mixed, abstract bouquet, and Yendi smells floral without smelling of a particular flower. As the drydown progresses, the basenotes emerge as a softy soapy rendition of the heart.

It's about average in terms of sillage and longevity, at least on my skin.

Yendi is very redolent of a past era of perfumery, and it's not surprising that in a market of fruity florals the powdery, aldehydic nature of Yendi has ceased to appeal to the masses. None the less, lovers of this style of fragrance are sure to find something enjoyable here.

27th January, 2010.