When I first heard about the Malle line of scents, I remember sampling En Passant and immediately dismissing it, because I could hardly smell anything. Since then, I've come to appreciate the beauty, skill and complexity of minimal scents like EP.
I finally got to try it again, today, for the 2nd time.
The top cucumber notes are not quite as natural smelling as the cucumber, more like cucumber hair gel might smell, if there was such a thing. Cold. Watery and wet. The cucumber accord is apparent throughout the life of the fragrance, all the way down to the basenotes. I'm not sure how Giacobetti did this, but it's amazing.
The lilac note is not my favorite floral smell - it (like jasmine) smells a little like sh*t (the indoles) but perhaps not so stinky. It smells like Spring - if that makes sense. But EP showcases the lilac note to its best effect. Just the right amount...without smelling like air freshener or a Williams Sonoma candle.
EP registers to a very low frequency once it's been on the skin for a bit - so I intentionally over applied it this morning. A fascinating note revealed itself on my skin (when I pressed my nose into my skin), which reminded me of lettuce leaves, water and dirt. Neat.
I don't think I would reach for a scent like this very often, so I can't imagine owning a full bottle. But one of those cute 10 ml glass atomizers might be a nice addition. Everyone needs a bottle of Spring in their wardrobe. Right?
I finally got to try it again, today, for the 2nd time.
The top cucumber notes are not quite as natural smelling as the cucumber, more like cucumber hair gel might smell, if there was such a thing. Cold. Watery and wet. The cucumber accord is apparent throughout the life of the fragrance, all the way down to the basenotes. I'm not sure how Giacobetti did this, but it's amazing.
The lilac note is not my favorite floral smell - it (like jasmine) smells a little like sh*t (the indoles) but perhaps not so stinky. It smells like Spring - if that makes sense. But EP showcases the lilac note to its best effect. Just the right amount...without smelling like air freshener or a Williams Sonoma candle.
EP registers to a very low frequency once it's been on the skin for a bit - so I intentionally over applied it this morning. A fascinating note revealed itself on my skin (when I pressed my nose into my skin), which reminded me of lettuce leaves, water and dirt. Neat.
I don't think I would reach for a scent like this very often, so I can't imagine owning a full bottle. But one of those cute 10 ml glass atomizers might be a nice addition. Everyone needs a bottle of Spring in their wardrobe. Right?
