Kelly Calèche (2007)
by Hermès

"Delicate" and "ladylike" aren't the first words that come to mind when I think of leather scents, but that's exactly what this is. The leather is of the new-car or expensive-purse variety, with transparent rose and iris. It'll never replace Cuir de Russie or Bandit, of course, but it's not trying. Quite nice. Smelling it on myself today at lunch, it made me feel like I belonged in a whole different tax bracket.

I just got the EdP of this and I agree with some earlier comments that it is an altogether more attractive creture than the EdT. It's definitely a development of a theme which starts with Rose Ikebana, both share an intense burst of Geranium which I'd not noticed until my mother pointed it out. However KC is much softer and richer and more candied than RI. Gone is RI's citrusy rhubarb twang and in its place is a powdery, ammaretti biscuit note combined with something resonant and nose tingling. It remainds me of Flower Bomb by Victor and Rolf though infinitely more sophisitcated and subtle and its structure is more clear and concise. It plays an interesting trick of making Iris warm, and not cold and old ladyish.

It is supposed to be mimosa, iris, tubereuse and rose on leather. But its not a true floral to me. May be a bit freshness of roses at the start but no mimosas or tubereuse then comes a dirty spicy note (with pepper and coriander maybe). I can not call that leather. thank to god it does not stay long and Kelly fades away as a dirty and unatractive iris rose scent.

Kelly Caleche is very blond.

A very ice cold blond, donning her fair South Sea pearls by day, big diamonds by night, wearing her hair as a chic chignon; reserved, probably in couture, and always always in control with a constant expression of 'holier-than-thou boredom' on her face... that is until the day dies and she is in the bedroom.

The other facade of this arrogant blond beauty is a savage, flesh/blood woman with a long and dangerous leather Hermes whip in her hand. In the middle of the night -in her privacy- between her sheets she is extremely seductive and almost treacherous to its subtle floral opening.

It is leathery and floral, very dry yet extremely polished and in control. It is very cold, at the same time, smooth as the surface of a Hermes riding boot. Oh and if you're brave enough, she can easily act as a 'he' as well. And he is just as arrogant and handsome.

Snobbery is in Kelly Caleche's blood... like a birth right.

There isnt anything green neither crisp about Kelly Caleche..instead a strong grapefuit note, very well harmonized with a soft but very present leather note..a rich, supple leather...a very feminine scent, i dont find it unisex at all! it fits the complex and well assured woman...it breathes sophistication, class, and self assurance!
well constructed the notes seem to float on top of one another..few fragrances can achieve that effect!! wonderfully complex and charming!

For those who thought the EDT was a little "loud" or "brash" then try the EDP thats not long out! MUCH softer, sweeter and more complex. Less leathery too and has a very nice "candiness" too it. Not quite sure what is different in this version to make it so different but I think its a fruit, smells like red berries!