Comme une Evidence (2003)
by Yves Rocher

One of few perfumes that stays true on my skin and continues to smell nice. There's also a A FRESHER, MORE RADIANT VERSION OF COMME UNE ÉVIDENCE Comme une Évidence Eau de Toilette. When I wear either of these I'll usually get compliments. The scents don't last a long time on my skin though, and I have to refresh it during the day.

I have a lot of allergies, so it's nice to be able to find a perfume/cologne I can handle.

A pleasant floral chypre – feminine: The floral is primarily lily of the valley. I personally don’t care for the violet leaf in the opening but it doesn’t come on strongly enough to annoy me. I think Comme une Evidence is one of those fragrances that exhibit a variation of reactions to different skin types because it reacts completely different on paper from the way it responds on my my skin. It is thin, uninspired, and a bit boring on paper, but on my skin it works beautifully. The fragrance is freshly floral, and a little soapy. It’s more subtle than not, and uncomplicatedly constructed which is difficult to imagine considering that it’s a chypre. The lily of the valley is well presented – clear and nicely natural. My favorite aspect is the mossy drydown that projects a discreet elegance as well as that bit of sensuality typical of chypres. The drydown gets a little powdery at the end. For as light as Comme une Evidence is, it lasts quite well. All in all, it is a very good fragrance at a reasonable price.

I really liked this one but it ended up cloying me so I gave it away.

This is a very elegant, feminine scent, mainly chypre, a little floral and quite sharp, but not heavy IMO.
The drydown is conforting and pretty, without losing its freshness.

I think it's a suitable fragrance for the office, sprayed in moderation, of course, as its lasting power is quite good.

This smells really pretty-in the bottle, that is! On me it stank badly of some chemical waste! Too bad because I really wanted it to work for me! Oh, well! So many perfumes, so little time!

Not too green, not too floral, just right chypre with a muted lily of the valley and slightly warm smell that's perfect for spring and days in winter when you feel like spring will never come. Have the solid perfume and intense version too.

May I recommend you all try the lighter edt. version of this called Un Jour se Leve. It is absolutely gorgeous in an airy,nonchalant,flirty way. Rhubarb lends it an appealing, zesty top note and the middle notes are warm and to die for. Lasts quite well for an edt. at least four hours on me.The YR blurb compares this scent to the first rays of sunlight piercing the sky - how can anyone resist that?<br>Apparently this is the second-best selling scent in France (after Chanel no. 5 and before Angel)and they know a thing or two.... What's more it's very inexpensive. What more could you ask for?