Well the other day I wandered into this perfume place and came across these two that I've had on my wishlist for a while. I couldn't believe how cheap as well. $24 for a 100ml of the Léonard, and only $15(!) for the vintage Third Man gift set with soap. Remarkable on both, but on the Caron especially. I almost missed the Third Man, but I recognized the oldschool bottle just in time. This one is very great. Dark, with lots of lavender, and a fruity sweetness. I wasn't expecting this one to be so sweet. It's not a bad thing because it's not a sugary sweetness. Oddly, for a time I was reminded of Christmas potpourri.
The Léonard, on the other hand, immediately reminded me of Van Cleef & Arpels and Trussardi Uomo. At times I though I was smelling VC & A's, at times I thought I was smelling Trussardi Uomo, and at times I though I was smelling both at once! I was a feeling a little let down since I though that I had just bought something that greatly overlapped these two, until I got to the drydown. Suddenly, I get this beautiful waft of incense, mixed with what seemed liked something else burning. It's in the drydown that this scent really comes into it's own character. Lovely.
Both of these were splendid blind buys, and two that I'm glad to add to my collection.
The Léonard, on the other hand, immediately reminded me of Van Cleef & Arpels and Trussardi Uomo. At times I though I was smelling VC & A's, at times I thought I was smelling Trussardi Uomo, and at times I though I was smelling both at once! I was a feeling a little let down since I though that I had just bought something that greatly overlapped these two, until I got to the drydown. Suddenly, I get this beautiful waft of incense, mixed with what seemed liked something else burning. It's in the drydown that this scent really comes into it's own character. Lovely.
Both of these were splendid blind buys, and two that I'm glad to add to my collection.
It's very nice, yes, and can be had even cheaper than what you quoted on eBay. (One 3.4 oz. bottle is on the U.S. eBay right now -- check out the Stores section -- for $12.99 B.I.N. plus shipping.)
