Fragrance Reviews by stevolution

I just got a sample of this. It smells alot like Padparadsha (Satellite) which I own. I did a side by side comparison. Serge Noir has sweeter notes, where as Padparadsha is drier and woodier. It's the sandalwood that puts them so close to each other.

Serge Noir is very nice, but you can save alot of money by getting Padparadscha instead.

I don't find anything cold about L'anarchiste. It's certainly bitter in the beginning, but on the way to drydown, it's very warm, spicey, if not very perfume-y. I have'nt had much experiance with Caron fragrances. Yatagan (which is wonderfull!...) was my first Caron and getting L'anarchiste is not going stop me from trying other Carons, especially the classics.

Smells kinda like Prell shampoo.


A nice take on tuberoses and gardenias
albeit a cheap scent.

I'm a big fan of dark, incense type scents and Messe de Minuit delivers just that. Although I can't make the connection with old cathedrals or new ones for that matter, (I grew up Baptist)I do appreciate incense. To me, MdM smells alot like Gonesh brand charcol incense cones. It starts out with next to nothing, but after its on your skin for ten minutes, it becomes quite strong and rich. It does'nt seem "cold" to me, but rather warm and a bit powdery. This would be great for cold weather. And if you love Avignon?....drop it! Get this instead. It's tough to come by but worth the effort when you find it.