Poudree Clones

"### Conclusion This fragrance is best suited for cooler spring days or perhaps early autumn when its powdery facets won't become overwhelming. The sweetness makes it more appropriate for daytime wear, maybe a casual brunch, rather than formal occasions. The synthetic musk, however, prevents it from truly feeling refined or sophisticated. ### The Scent Profile Ana Abiyedh Poudree opens with a blast of somewhat indistinct white florals. The jasmine and orange blossom are there, but muddled, almost candied; think gummy bears rather than photorealistic blooms. The rose struggles to be heard beneath a wave of synthetic musk. The heart doubles down on the musk, taking on a clean laundry aspect, but with a disconcerting waxy edge. It diverges significantly from the original in the base. Instead of a creamy, enveloping cloud, the coumarin dominates, lending a bitter almond extract vibe that clashes with the cedar. The vetiver is barely detectable, leaving the drydown feeling imbalanced and a bit screechy. The absence of sandalwood (found in the original) is keenly felt, impacting the scent's depth and warmth. ### Wear time & Sillage Longevity is moderate; I get about 5 hours on skin, with a slight powdery trace clinging longer to clothing. Projection is fairly intimate, extending about an arm's length for the first hour before settling into a skin scent. I tested it during a day of errands and found it became a bit cloying indoors."

"### Olfactory Experience Narissa Poudree opens with a deceptive floral sweetness, a candied orange peel dusted with powdered sugar more than a true orange blossom. The jasmine presents as an abstract white floral accord, underpinned by a vague, almost soapy rose. The heart leans into a powdery musk, but it's a touch...off. Imagine musk mixed with a faint whiff of play-doh, lacking the creamy depth of the original. As it dries, the coumarin adds a tonka-like warmth, though it trends a little synthetic. The cedar is present, but plays second fiddle to a plasticky vetiver that lingers a bit too long. It diverges noticeably in the drydown, losing the elegant, skin-like quality, and embracing a harsher chemical woodiness. ### To Buy or Not to Buy? Narissa Poudree is best suited for cooler weather, like late fall afternoons, or crisp spring evenings. It aspires to be a sophisticated office scent, but is more appropriate for casual settings where its imperfections won't be scrutinized. If you're seeking quiet elegance, this might be a miss. This is more suited for errand running or a casual brunch than a formal occasion. ### Wear time & Sillage This one lasts a solid six hours on skin, maybe seven on clothing. Projection is moderate – noticeable within arm's reach for the first two hours, then it settles into a skin scent. Tested in an office environment, it didn't offend, but several hours in, the base note became somewhat cloying."

"### Scent Breakdown Narceine Poudree opens with a sharp, almost medicinal jasmine. Think jasmine tea left brewing too long, then a hefty dose of baby powder dumped in. The rose is timid, more like rosewater used to clean a countertop than a blooming garden. The orange blossom adds a slight sweetness, but it's quickly overtaken by a dominant, powdery musk that becomes aggressively powdery very quickly. In the drydown, the coumarin emerges, adding a slightly nutty sweetness reminiscent of almond extract, but with a synthetic acetone edge. The cedar and vetiver are almost undetectable, struggling to cut through the thick cloud of musk and powder. It veers away from its inspiration; the inspiration has a creamy depth absent here. This is a much drier, sharper experience, missing the subtle warmth that defines the original. ### Projection Power Longevity is surprisingly good, clocking in at around 6 hours. Projection is moderate for the first two hours, projecting about an arm's length, but quickly settles into a skin scent. I tested it at the office, and the powdery aspect initially garnered a few compliments, but then it became cloying after prolonged wear in an enclosed space. ### Final Thoughts This is for someone who loves a strong, unapologetic powder bomb and doesn't mind a slightly synthetic aroma. Perhaps a librarian who wants to smell like vintage books, or someone who enjoys wearing freshly laundered linens and nothing else. This fragrance demands attention, so its wearer needs to be confident and comfortable with making a statement, albeit a dusty one."