1873 (2001)
by Histoire de Parfums

To me, the "worst" in line of a normally great range.
This does not smell like Colette and 1873, but like the latest by Dolce&Gabanna (see their "La Luna" scent).
A floral something with no refinement and no fun at all. Mainstream companies are just better at this kind of scent. If you're into such a fragrance, get a MODERN floral (see Gucci et.al.) - will also save you a lot of cash.

31st December, 2010.

1873 COLLETTE was inspired by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, a 19th century female writer of liberal intellect and reputedly even less hindered sensuality. Though the listed top notes read 'citruses', to my nose it smells more like 'ripe tropical fruits' having none of the tartness that I love in citruses. Clearly its structure allows the floral heart to bleed into the top, providing for a silky transition to a melange of orange blossom, lavender, muguet and white musk. A pretty large dose of white musk I must add. Though 1873 is classified as 'citrus gourmand', the light-handed treatment of base vanilla and caramel makes it far less gourmand than I would have expected, coming across a little uncertain even. And that's probably why I remain unconvinced and ultimately, unmoved.

Notes fron beautycafe.com
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Top: citruses
Heart: orange blossom, lily of the valley, lavender
Base: vanilla, white musks, caramel

26th November, 2009.

OH boy. PurpleBird is one of the most knowledgeable and thoughtful noses on this board and I TOTALLY respect her views/reviews - but I gotta say that this fume behaved in a totally different way on me. (A lady of a "certain age" living at the beach)

It opens with sparkling citruses and bergamot and quickly arrives at lightweight florals...muguet is here, with a hint of lavender and violets and all undergirded by lightweight vanilla and musk.

On me it trails nicely in a powdery and intimate way.

8th July, 2009.

The best aspect of this perfume, Colette, was the ivy. It is a floral, but the green, leafy accord dominates. If you enjoy greens, try it. Otherwise, the strength of the greens seemed contrived to me, and not particularly well-balanced.

10th January, 2009.