No prior testing of this Guerlain collection, other than Santal Royal. As a matter of fact, it has been a while ago; though, they seem to handle decent reformulations. Good luck on any future swapping decision. Thanks for your review, Pep! - Ricardo
2 scents were re released from Les Déserts d'Orient series into new LES ABSOLUS D'ORIENT collection. Unfortunately Rose Nacree du Desert wasn't ;-( All remaining 6 scents are the new compositions.
Thank you, Pep, would love to buy Encens Mythic but I can only find 125ml bottle..I guess it's better to try first with a smaller one. Happy New Year, all the best for 2021!!
I have this and Santal Royal, I love both of them, but I only use sparingly and wear for my own enjoyment. I've been described as smelling very masculine on two separate occasions whilst wearing BM, not sure if that's a compliment 😁
I have very limited experience with bois and songe, I can't detect much difference but I've never tried or wear them on skin, only on paper and very briefly in the store. My favorite is also encens, that one I do have experience since I had a sample of the older bottle and have a bottle of the new one, I smell more difference in that one, but many factores can be in place, how older the sample was etc etc, I actually prefer the new encens, it goes right into my favorite part that beautiful airy rose and ambergris although it last a bit less then the older one, it's still a very good performer but I really don't care much about that
I smelled Encens Mythique D'Orient a long time ago and loved it but have been hesitant to buy the new version because of reformulation, but I'm glad to hear it's very similar. Might have to go get a bottle! Thanks, Pep.
I also feel the same about how Guerlain name their perfumes, Santal Royal is more rose oud than sandalwood. This one should be Cuir Mysterieux. I've also tried Patchouli Ardent, on me it's a sweet rose patchouli, v long lasting, well done but not something that i'll get.
I recently bought Encens Mythique and by God I won't say it's my favorite yet, but that was the first fragrance that almost made me cry with how good it was. I'd like to try more from this collection, but I may have peaked already based on yours and people's opinions. I know it's not an apples to apples thing, Pep, but would you say this or HDP's Fidelis is more sample-worthy?
Risky when companies play with our perceptions by giving fragrances descriptive names. And then when it doesn't meet the expectation...takes some time to forget it.
Ok, asking for anyone else who is wondering this same thing: you got rid of this... but what's taking the spot of a warm spicy woody scent in your collection?
I just love this scent.Whole line is great.Original with great performance.I own Santal Royal,but this is definitely on hit list.
I'm only familiar with this before it got rebottled, and I've not tried this version yet so it's great to hear your thoughts on it :) 🍀
No prior testing of this Guerlain collection, other than Santal Royal. As a matter of fact, it has been a while ago; though, they seem to handle decent reformulations.
Good luck on any future swapping decision.
Thanks for your review, Pep!
- Ricardo
this sounds like something i'll like! thanks for the review!
So its true, this really does smell like mysterious woods. Unfortunately, I have only tried older Guerlain but this does sound rather appealing.
2 scents were re released from Les Déserts d'Orient series into new LES ABSOLUS D'ORIENT collection. Unfortunately Rose Nacree du Desert wasn't ;-( All remaining 6 scents are the new compositions.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day
Thank you, Pep, would love to buy Encens Mythic but I can only find 125ml bottle..I guess it's better to try first with a smaller one.
Happy New Year, all the best for 2021!!
If i get a bottle i can send you a sample.
And hope you have had a great holiday season
The Scentinel Thank you, Pep, but I'm in the UK!
I have this and Santal Royal, I love both of them, but I only use sparingly and wear for my own enjoyment. I've been described as smelling very masculine on two separate occasions whilst wearing BM, not sure if that's a compliment 😁
Great review Pep. I really wanted to love it, but it did not work on me. Best wishes.
The only one I own is Musc Noble, but then again I'm a rose lover. Great review.
😊 makes sense
I have very limited experience with bois and songe, I can't detect much difference but I've never tried or wear them on skin, only on paper and very briefly in the store. My favorite is also encens, that one I do have experience since I had a sample of the older bottle and have a bottle of the new one, I smell more difference in that one, but many factores can be in place, how older the sample was etc etc, I actually prefer the new encens, it goes right into my favorite part that beautiful airy rose and ambergris although it last a bit less then the older one, it's still a very good performer but I really don't care much about that
I smelled Encens Mythique D'Orient a long time ago and loved it but have been hesitant to buy the new version because of reformulation, but I'm glad to hear it's very similar. Might have to go get a bottle! Thanks, Pep.
I also feel the same about how Guerlain name their perfumes, Santal Royal is more rose oud than sandalwood. This one should be Cuir Mysterieux. I've also tried Patchouli Ardent, on me it's a sweet rose patchouli, v long lasting, well done but not something that i'll get.
I have this in my collection, and I love it 💣🔥😅
I recently bought Encens Mythique and by God I won't say it's my favorite yet, but that was the first fragrance that almost made me cry with how good it was. I'd like to try more from this collection, but I may have peaked already based on yours and people's opinions.
I know it's not an apples to apples thing, Pep, but would you say this or HDP's Fidelis is more sample-worthy?
This is a bit more
Risky when companies play with our perceptions by giving fragrances descriptive names. And then when it doesn't meet the expectation...takes some time to forget it.
It's a luxury Ceder Fragrance in my opinion.
Awesome review. As always.
I wonder what's your take on Mancera Black Gold. :)
Haven't smelled it
Ok, asking for anyone else who is wondering this same thing: you got rid of this... but what's taking the spot of a warm spicy woody scent in your collection?
My sotd: L'Artisan Al Oudh
hello, if you are torn between the two, would you prefer Guerlain L Homme Ideal EDP or Guerlain Bois Mysterieux EDP, for men?
Bois Mysterieux
I have this collection is great fragrance 🥰
I'm thinking to buy it, bcs it's discontinued and I found it in very good price, what do you think?
I ended up selling mine because i was downsizing and wasn't as much in love
Ahaa okay,, thx for answering bro
Tfs
Cumin hates me. It's such a shame as it smells beautiful on other people.
Interesting Rich, it doesnt come out too much on my skin with this one.