Ailleurs et Fleurs (2006)
by Different Company

What drew me to this fragrance was the concept of two white flowers with very different associations being paired together as equals: the bridal, even virginal orange blossom and the sultry night flower, tuberose. On first applying un parfum d'Alleurs et Fleurs the orange blossom jumps out with a very natural, high-pitched sweetness that registered at the back of my throat. I could actually taste it. This sweet floral note is balanced with the leafy green note mentioned by another reviewer. As the fragrance dries down the volatile orange blossom transitions to tuberose and the musky basenote appears. I'm a fan of many fragrances that fall into the "orange-tuberose" category, such as Carolina Herrera, Fracas and Delicious. This is a different and unique take on that category, much lighter and subtler, as is befitting something from "The Different Company". In this pairing, I'd say the orange blossom gets top billing, while in the others tuberose is the predominate note.

The sample I tried is called Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs, which gives a completely different meaning to what the fragrance is supposed to evoke (flowers, rather than leaves). I can't find a fragrance with the name listed by Basenotes, so I think the name is a typo. Un Parfum d'Ailleurs & Fleurs is a very pretty, watery fresh floral, but it's pedestrian. I was expecting a dewy, haunting floral that might last awhile, but it's weak on me. This fragrance has a beautiful rendition of orange blossom, but the tuberose and other florals never quite emerge. The drydown is a gentle musk; the kind that's perfect for crowded elevators and allergy-sensitive co-workers. I'd love this if it had more "oomph" but it smells like it's trying to be careful not to offend anyone. In my opinion, tuberose fragrances should never do this. This is a pretty fragrance, but it doesn't beg me to buy it, and the bottle is boring.

i bought this one as the result of a search for a nice summer scent that does not turn too warm and musky in the base and is not too much in citrus.

and i really LOVE it!!!!!!

unfortunately i am too much of a newbie to exactely describe to you with what this fragrance starts out and ends.

i sense it as slightly fresh, fruity, elegant, and remarkable summer scent, that fits my nedds perfectly, because it lacks any patchuli, wood and the musk in the base is very very weak.

nevertheless it is pretty much longlasting. when it used it one night my shirt would still have this fresh fruity smell the other morning!

this is definitely MY SUMMER SCENT 2007!!!

give it a try, for me the 100 ml bottle is worth every penny!!!!!